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Goran Dragic isn’t how Golden State Warriors should use buyout opportunity

By Nathan Beighle

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 23: Goran Dragic #1 of the Toronto Raptors warms up prior to their NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at Scotiabank Arena on October 23, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 23: Goran Dragic #1 of the Toronto Raptors warms up prior to their NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at Scotiabank Arena on October 23, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors are one of several teams that could be interested in Goran Dragic if he hits the buyout market.

The chances that he gets bought out are increasing by the day as the Spurs don’t have much need for an aging point guard with talents like Dejounte Murray on the roster. Dragic was traded from Toronto to San Antonio prior to the February 10th deadline.

The Golden State Warriors are among the teams that may be interested in point guard Goran Dragic, but it really wouldn’t make too much sense.

It was assumed for most of the season that Dragic would sign with the Mavs if bought out, but it doesn’t seem like they have much desire to sign him. The Spurs acquired Dragic and a protected 2022 first-round pick from the Raptors for Thaddeus Young and a 2022 second-round pick.

That’s a good deal for the Spurs who will more than likely let Dragic test the open market. Who may be interested in Dragic? Numerous teams will have their eyes on the play-making point guard.

Per Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors are one of them. He noted, in a tweet and then report on ESPN, that Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets and Warriors may all express interest in Dragic once officially bought out.

There’s no denying that Dragic is going to be a useful addition for some teams as he averaged 13.4 points per game last season with the Miami Heat, but bringing in what Dragic has to offer is not necessarily what the Warriors need to focus on.

They need size as they currently don’t start a player over 6-foot-9. They also don’t know if second-year center James Wiseman will come back and be a player capable of contributing to a championship-caliber team.

That should be their priority.

Golden State has ample playmaking with Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Gary Payton II, and Damion Lee all in the team’s second unit. Now, a backup playmaking point guard is something Golden State could use, but the need for a center is greater.

The Warriors are most than likely going to have to take on Deandre Ayton and the Suns or Rudy Gobert and the Jazz if they hope to make the NBA Finals. In either instance, they’ll need size beyond Looney and Wiseman.

Robin Lopez is the player that should come to mind, and he should give the Warriors more what they lack than Dragic. Golden State ranks second in assists per game and first in assist rate. They don’t need more playmaking. They need size to match some Western Conference threats.

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That said, adding Dragic wouldn’t be the worst move, but the contributions that could come from Lopez seem more necessary.

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