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20 free agency targets the Golden State Warriors should scout in the bubble

By Nathan Beighle

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts to a basket in the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts to a basket in the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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Montrezl Harrell

Montrezl Harrell could be the only player on this list worthy of a max-value deal. He’s been impressive for the Clippers and is a key reason that they’ll be among the top-three teams favored to win the 2020 Finals.

Harrell, who is in his fifth year in the league after being a second-round draft pick by the Houston Rockets, was originally traded in a package deal for Chris Paul who is now on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

This season has, by far, been Harrell’s best.

He’s averaging 18.6 points per game and shooting 58% from the field. It’s not that his other numbers are bad, but they don’t reflect his impact on the game, much like Patrick Beverley or Marcus Smart’s complete stat line.

Harrell would be a terrific addition, filling out the frontcourt with Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins. They would be a dominant trio with the splash brothers. The energy would be unmatched. However, his contract expectations likely won’t agree with the Warriors’ offer.

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