The Golden State Warriors have lost both guard Otto Porter Jr. and forward Gary Payton II this offseason with the former going to Toronto and the latter to Portland.
The Dubs did their best to replace Payton II who played a monumental role in the team’s NBA Finals victory over the Boston Celtics. However, that stretch four skill set they’ll lose with Porter’s absence is something they should be targeting in free agency.
The Golden State Warriors inked former Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo already, and here are three other names to keep an eye on.
Porter Jr. wasn’t the only frontcourt asset that headed elsewhere. Forward Nemanja Bjelica, who was also capable of stepping behind the arc and draining threes, also departed.
Both provided spacing for Golden State’s offense, spacing that otherwise wasn’t available. Kevon Looney, Draymond Green and James Wiseman aren’t great shooters, so having Porter Jr. or Bjellica was pivotal for Jordan Poole and Stephen Curry.
That said, with the need to replace their frontcourt depth still, the Warriors have the options on the market that should be available for the veteran’s minimum. Let’s dive into who is still unsigned and should be a target for Golden State.