The Warriors are surprised, and the core is overhauled, Klay leaves the team, and Ham tries out for the assistant coach position

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2024-05-31 10:55Published in Guangdong

The Golden State Warriors' absence from the 2024 offseason has made them very annoyed by their current roster. It seems difficult for Warriors management to continue to build a team that can win championships again around Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

Recently, Anthony Wright explained in detail why the Golden State Warriors are in the midst of a busy offseason.

Anthony Wright said "there isn't any imminent or even in-depth work yet, but the trading day is fast approaching"

"There are signs that the Warriors' top brass intends to be aggressive and willing to shake the core, and they feel like this team has been given a chance to come together at the past trade deadline, but they haven't even earned a playoff spot."

Stephen Curry is 36 years old and at the end of his career. Stephen Curry has not shown the ability to lead the team to the playoffs on his own.

Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins have been inconsistent and very poor, which is one of the big factors in the Golden State Warriors' missed the playoffs. They need to make some changes at the shooting guard and up front.

Last summer, the Golden State Warriors traded Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul. However, Chris Paul's performance did not achieve the expected effect. The good thing about Chris Paul's position is that it activates young players.

The Golden State Warriors want to trade and sign reinforcements this summer, and they must figure out how much luxury tax they can or are willing to pay. Klay Thompson's contract extension has been plaguing them.

Klay Thompson has been asking for a big contract with a maximum salary, but the Golden State Warriors have turned it down. The other party is only willing to offer a four-year, $100 million, or two-year, $48 million contract. Even in the past season or so, neither side has reached any agreement on a contract extension. Antonis Wright also talked about Klay Thompson, his contract extension to stay with the team.

"Once the rest of the roster is in place, the Golden State Warriors are still interested in keeping Thompson "at the right price," but Thompson is expected to enter the NBA free agent market for the first time since 2019 in July. ”

"The Warriors didn't quite knock on his door and work out a framework for a contract extension. In turn, the 34-year-old Thompson seems ready to test the waters of the free agent market, exploring outside options for the first time in his career. ”

After an early-packed season full of pressure, Thompson spent the last month traveling and decompressing. But June is the NBA's business hours. It's time for Thompson and his agents to figure out what his real options are, what he wants, and what the Golden State Warriors need to lure him back. It will depend on whether the Warriors provide it or not. ”

In order to renew Klay Thompson's contract and reduce a large amount of luxury tax in the future, the Golden State Warriors can be said to be moved by emotion and reason. Even Draymond Green became a lobbyist.

Draymond Green supported the Golden State Warriors and told Klay Thompson to report that when he was injured, the team gave him two years of money, and he didn't have to play a game, so he should be content.

In fact, the Golden State Warriors forced Klay Thompson to take a four-year, $100 million contract, and tempted him with a fifth championship, which is a very low-level tactic. Teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic are interested in signing Klay Thompson.

They also bid a lot better than the Warriors. And they enter the playoffs and are favored to win the championship, which is also much higher than that of the Warriors. As long as Klay Thompson enters the free agent market, there are still many teams willing to give him a four-year, $120 million contract.

In addition to player adjustments, the assistant coach also needed to make some adjustments that year. Head assistant coach Kenny Atkinson has recently been favored to be the head coach of a team.

Once he left, plus early in the season, an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors died. They need new assistant coaches. Darvin Ham, the former head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, is also one of the favorites to become an assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors. ”

Although Ham and the Lakers have parted ways, the Lakers still sign him for two years' salary, which needs to be paid in installments

Anthony Wright continued, "While the Warriors and Ham have had discussions, things are "not expected to come to fruition," but it suggests that the Golden State Warriors are looking to add a big-name assistant and specifically look for a former head coach or former player to fill that role. ”

Ham's defensive system is indeed suitable for the Golden State Warriors. Hamm has been in charge for two seasons and continues as an assistant coach, with promotions and the opportunity to continue as head coach in the near future.

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