The Golden State Warriors still have two roster spots left to fill heading into next season, having been linked to the likes of Kelly Olynyk, Georges Niang and Brandon Williams as potential free agency options.
But the Warriors need some offensive juice to try and support Stephen Curry while Jimmy Butler remains sidelined by injury, and their best option from a free agency standpoint may be pursuing a former All-Star who has been there and done that before.
3 former All-Stars the Warriors could still pursue in free agency
There hasn't really been the rush of free agency moves people expected after LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last month, leaving some high profile names still out there on the market without a new team.
The Warriors haven't necessarily been linked strongly to these players, but they nonetheless remain available and could fill a role in the rotation, particularly until Butler returns from his torn ACL.
1. DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan is arguably the best player still on the market excluding James Harden and the restricted free agents, having averaged 18.4 points and 4.1 assists with the Sacramento Kings last season before being stretched-and-waived earlier in the offseason.
There were murmurs of Golden State being interested if they missed out on James, but that hasn't materialized since the 41-year-old made his decision to head to the Philadelphia 76ers. If the Warriors want someone who can at least do some of what Butler provides offensively, DeRozan is really the only player who fits the mould that's left in free agency.
The problem is there's still multiple suitors reportedly after DeRozan. The fact Golden State aren't a bonafide contender, nor can they offer more than the minimum financially, means a move is unlikely even if the front office is interested.
2. Bradley Beal
The Warriors were reportedly interested in Bradley Beal before he joined the L.A. Clippers last offseason, but there's been no links this summer since the three-time All-Star opted out of his player option and entered free agency again.
The question remains on what version of Beal we'll see moving forward, having averaged only 8.2 points on less than 38% shooting from the floor in six games last season before season-ending hip surgery.
If the Warriors (or another team) could get similar production to his last year in Phoenix -- 17.0 points and 3.7 assists on 50/39/80 shooting splits -- that's a worthwhile investment to make on a cheap contract.
3. Russell Westbrook
Easily the most unlikely player of this trio to get another contract in the league, let alone with Golden State who feel like the must un-Westbrook team you could possible imagine. Still, a slow offseason has seen Warrior fans consider the former MVP as an unlikely option.
Golden State do need a backup point guard to some degree after losing Pat Spencer to the Phoenix Suns, and Westbrook is at the very least still productive after averaging 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists with Sacramento last season.
Beyond those factors, it's nigh on impossible to see Westbrook landing with the Warriors as the nine-time All-Star looks to extend his Hall of Fame career into a 19th season.
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