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8 Golden State Warriors who might not be back next season

By Peter O'Keefe

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 15: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors high fives Draymond Green #23 against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on January 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 15: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors high fives Draymond Green #23 against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on January 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Despite some good moments, JaMychal Green wasn’t quite the consistent veteran the Golden State Warriors would have hoped for. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Despite some good moments, JaMychal Green wasn’t quite the consistent veteran the Golden State Warriors would have hoped for. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /

Uncontracted Players

JaMychal Green

After being bought out by the Oklahoma City Thunder during the offseason, JaMychal Green didn’t quite have the impact he or the Warriors would have hoped for when he signed at the start of last August.

The 32-year-old spent multiple stretches of the season outside Golden State’s rotation, and wasn’t aided by minor injury and health concerns. He made a surprise start in Games 2 and 3 against the Lakers, but that ultimately didn’t pay off despite early success.

Billed as a suitable replacement for Otto Porter Jr. and/or Nemanja Bjelica from the Warriors’ championship winning 2021-22 squad, Green didn’t quite have the same veteran impact as that aforementioned duo. An average of 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds on 37.8% three-point shooting wasn’t a disaster, though it’s unlikely that the franchise brings him back for a second season.

Andre Iguodala

A legend of the franchise, Andre Iguodala’s 19th and final season in the league didn’t quite go to plan. Golden State tried to nurse him through the regular season and manage him carefully, but two separate returns were met with injury shortly after.

Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala arguing with a referee during his team’s clash with the Phoenix Suns on January 10. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala arguing with a referee during his team’s clash with the Phoenix Suns on January 10. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

The last of those was a fractured left wrist sustained against the Phoenix Suns, with the Warriors failing to progress far enough for the 39-year-old to attempt another comeback. A four-time championship winner and NBA Finals MVP, Iguodala will go down as one of the greatest players in franchise history.

Anthony Lamb

One of the surprises of Golden State’s campaign, Anthony Lamb seemingly came from nowhere to play a big part in the team’s regular season. After signing a two-way contract just before the commencement of the season, he would average 6.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and shoot 36.7% from deep in 19.3 minutes across 62 games.

Lamb’s impact led the Warriors to converting his deal to a full contract after the 50-game limit, yet the 25-year-old was completely shunned from Steve Kerr’s rotation come playoff time. Given Golden State’s struggles to find a three-point shooting forward during the postseason, his axing came as a slight surprise and might be an indication that the franchise has no plans for him moving forward.

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