Golden State Warriors: 6 Low-cost free agents to target

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Otto Porter Jr. #32 of the Golden State Warriors go for a loose ball in the first half at Chase Center on April 07, 2022 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Otto Porter Jr. #32 of the Golden State Warriors go for a loose ball in the first half at Chase Center on April 07, 2022 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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6. Montrezl Harrell

The Golden State Warriors relied heavily on Kevon Looney to carry the frontcourt last season.

While Montrezl Harrell isn’t exactly a size upgrade, he could serve as another firey small-ball center to pad the Warriors’ depth.

Pros

Harrell has it. He’s a ruthless competitor who is not afraid to get physical. When the Warriors are lacking energy on any given night, Harrell is a guy who can bring it.

The 2020 Sixth Man of the Year has had spurts of success in the NBA. He can score in the paint via bully-ball and though he’s a limited defender, his physicality can bring a positive impact at times.

Harrell averaged 13.1 points and 6.1 rebounds on 64.5% shooting last season.

Cons

Though he has been productive in stretches, Harrell is far from a consistent player. His droughts are brutal and opponents have targeted him defensively even at his highest points.

Most of all, his competitiveness does not always gel with his teammates. In the case of a budding center in James Wiseman, sharing minutes with Harrell could muddy up the rotation and his developmental process.