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Free Agency: Golden State Warriors’ biggest hindrance aside from financial barrier

By Peter O'Keefe

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Head coach Steve Kerr (L) and governor Joe Lacob of the Golden State Warriors look on during a game between the Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Head coach Steve Kerr (L) and governor Joe Lacob of the Golden State Warriors look on during a game between the Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors have had an inactive start to NBA Free Agency, failing to sign a rival player so far in the opening 36 hours. With four roster spots still open, many fans are feeling frustrated as the potential options start to dwindle.

Draymond Green’s re-signing was always the biggest aspect for the Warriors, and they wasted no time locking in the former Defensive Player of the Year on a new four-year, $100 million contract. Since that point to begin free agency, things have been awfully quiet from a Golden State

A lack of secure role and playing time is likely providing a major hindrance to the Golden State Warriors’ efforts in Free Agency.

The Warriors’ biggest hindrance clearly comes from a financial perspective — only having minimum deals available has evidently priced them out of a number of players, including their own free agents in Donte DiVincenzo and Ty Jerome. 

However, it’s not just that element that could be holding Golden State back from making moves. While they have four remaining roster spots available, nine of their 11 contracted players are genuine rotation pieces.

Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the Golden State Warriors’ front office still have plenty of work to do in free agency. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the Golden State Warriors’ front office still have plenty of work to do in free agency. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

The Warriors currently have a clear top six, a valuable bench piece in Gary Payton II, and two youngsters entering year three who will be seeking increased opportunity. That doesn’t leave much in the way of role and playing time for prospective free agents.

Many Golden State fans are envious of the work of Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency thus far. They’ve signed Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish and Jaxson Hayes, while also retaining Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura.

Los Angeles have a clear top two in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but after that it’s almost an like an open pool of players where individuals can press their claim for roles in the rotation and even the starting lineup. That’s something the Warriors don’t necessarily have, providing less of an incentive to players on the free agent market.

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We’ll see what Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the front office have planned in the coming hours/days. However, without the lure of an assured 15-20 minute per game role, there’s no surprise why Golden State are struggling to attract talent in free agency so far.

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