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3 Warriors who are playing for their future in Golden State

By Peter O'Keefe

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 27: Kyle Anderson #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket between Jordan Poole #3 and JaMychal Green #1 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Target Center on November 27, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 137-114. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 27: Kyle Anderson #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket between Jordan Poole #3 and JaMychal Green #1 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Target Center on November 27, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 137-114. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) /
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Holding onto fifth-spot in the Western Conference and just one game from the Phoenix Suns in fourth, the Golden State Warriors’ attention remains on conquering the NBA and delivering back-to-back titles.

Yet the reigning champions’ underwhelming season to date has offered plenty of questions on the future of the franchise, particularly surrounding their bold and audacious two-timeline plan.

It’s bound to be a big end to the season for the Golden State Warriors, particularly for some who may be playing for their future at the franchise.

The Warriors already answered a giant piece of the puzzle at last month’s trade deadline, pivoting significantly by dealing former number two overall pick James Wiseman. In a major win-now move, they brought back fan favourite Gary Payton II from the Portland Trail Blazers.

Regardless of the outcome on this 2022-23 season, Golden State will have major decisions to make during the offseason. However, that will only exacerbate if the franchise suffers a meek early playoff exit.

The Golden State Warriors’ front office and ownership will have plenty of decisions to make this offseason. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Golden State Warriors’ front office and ownership will have plenty of decisions to make this offseason. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

With the highest payroll in the league, the Warriors have been largely committed to winning across a dynasty period that’s seen four championships in eight seasons. At some point this era has to end, but whether it happens this offseason remains to be seen.

Aside from superstar and two-time MVP Stephen Curry, how many untouchables do Golden State have on this roster? Maybe you could add Klay Thompson to that list given his stature and history at the franchise. Either way, there’s some who remain highly likely to be on the roster, and some who may be seeing the remainder of the season as an audition for next year and beyond.

Let’s take a look at three players that may be in that position, each of which are at completely different points of their career.

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