3 Golden State Warriors who should earn new contracts in 2022

Dec 20, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) with forward Otto Porter Jr. (32) after scoring a basket and foul against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) with forward Otto Porter Jr. (32) after scoring a basket and foul against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

It’s been a strong first half of the season for the Golden State Warriors.

The Warriors exited the All-Star break with the second-best record in the NBA. That’s still a claim they hold onto, and it’ll likely be one they end the season with as the Suns started the second half of the season 6.5 games ahead of the second-place Dubs.

The Golden State Warriors are going to have decisions to make this offseason, and one will be who they opt to re-sign. These 3 should make the cut.

Golden State has had many injuries along the way this season. Several key injuries have been to players like James Wiseman, who has yet to play this season, forward Andre Iguodala, and four-time All-Star forward Draymond Green.

This has allowed other players who needed to step up in a big way this season show their value. Players like Jordan Poole, who has a team option on his contract for next season, have also been instrumental parts of the Warriors roster.

As Golden State attempts to continue their reign as a top-tier threat in the Western Conference, the Warriors will want to make sure these role players return next season. That said, let’s dive into the 3 that undoubtedly deserve new contracts.