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Top remaining options for Golden State Warriors after Day 1 of free agency

By Peter O'Keefe

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 26: Torrey Craig #0 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against Jae Crowder #99 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Fiserv Forum on February 26, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 26: Torrey Craig #0 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against Jae Crowder #99 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Fiserv Forum on February 26, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors kicked off NBA free agency on Friday, quickly putting pen to paper with veteran forward Draymond Green on a new four-year, $100 million contract. Despite some speculation, that was the Warriors’ only move on day 1 as rivals sought to fill out their rosters.

While some fans have been disappointed with the inactivity, patience should be preached with a plethora of worthy options still available on the board. If the Warriors retain Ty Jerome whom they extended a qualifying offer to on Thursday, they’ll have three roster spots open in which to utilize over the coming days/weeks.

Despite making no moves aside from re-signing Draymond Green, there remains a number of key options available for the Golden State Warriors after day 1 of free agency.

The Warriors will clearly be targeting at least one big to support Kevon Looney, and will no doubt be in the market for more size and shooting from either forward position. However, the necessity for a third-string point-guard behind veterans Stephen Curry and Chris Paul may have been solved by the Jerome news.

Draymond Green has re-signed with the Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Draymond Green has re-signed with the Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

In the lead up to free agency, Blue Man Hoop ranked the best options that may be available to the Warriors on a minimum contract. Let’s have a look at the status of each player after the opening day of free agency.

Guards

Damion Lee – re-signed with Phoenix Suns

Seth Curry – Signed two-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks

Josh Richardson – Signed two-year deal with the Miami Heat

Forwards

Danny Green – Remains unsigned

Jae Crowder – Remains unsigned

Torrey Craig – Remains unsigned

Yuta Watanabe – Signed one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns

Joe Ingles – Signed two-year deal with the Orlando Magic

Centers

Dario Saric – Remains unsigned

Mason Plumlee – Remains unsigned

Kevin Love – Signed one-year deal with the Miami Heat

Keep an eye on…

Dario Saric. According to NBC Sports’ Monte Poole, and confirmed by Marc Stein, the Warriors are ‘likely’ to sign the Croatian big man in the coming hours/days. A 6’10” power-forward/center, Saric would bring some offensive versatility to the Warriors’ arsenal. If Golden State prefer to go in a different direction but with a similar style player, Australian big man Jock Landale could be an option after the Phoenix Suns somewhat surprisingly pulled his qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent.

Another Sun, Torrey Craig, may be the Warriors’ best remaining forward option. Whether he’s willing to take a minimum deal is up for debate, but while he remains unsigned there’s always a chance. The same couldn’t be said for 35-year-old Joe Ingles who prioritized the financial element in signing a two-year, $22 million deal with the Orlando Magic.

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Potential Donte DiVincenzo replacements — Damion Lee, Seth Curry and Josh Richardson — all signed with other teams on Friday. DiVincenzo remains available on the market but is still expected to depart Golden State after one season.

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