3 Buyout candidates Golden State Warriors must pursue

By Tony Pesta | Mar 30, 2021

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Golden State Warriors’ targets: Cory Joseph

We all saw how disastrous Brad Wanamaker was for the Golden State Warriors. The veteran guard had a horrid season from behind the arc and wasn’t exactly doing a great job of distributing the ball either.

This has led to a void in the backcourt that has plagued the Warriors all season long and has yet to be properly filled. Jordan Poole and Nico Mannion have shined recently in light of Stephen Curry’s injury but it’s still unclear how heavily they can be relied upon moving forward.

Consequently, the Warriors would be smart to add another guard that can help flesh out their rotation. An additional creator to add depth and take pressure off the young guys is a safe move. Joseph fits this mold as an experienced backup.

For years, Joseph has come off the bench for multiple playoff teams. He won a championship in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs and has contributed for the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers. While he’s been stuck in Sacramento for a while, he’s averaging 6.7 points and 2.5 assists in just over 20 minutes per game.

Joseph is also one of the league’s most reliable ball handlers. His 2.38 Assist/Turnover ratio is on par with Damian Lillard and above players such as LeBron James and Jamal Murray. He can be trusted to lead the second unit.

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