On October 20, the NBA's preseason season has come to a successful conclusion, and the Golden State Warriors have shown strong competitiveness during this time. The Warriors officially announced the cutting of Kevin Knox, Blake Hinson and Jackson Rowe, a move that officially surfaced the team's 14+3 lineup for the new season, and Curry will lead the new team to continue to challenge for the championship.
In this year's preseason, the Warriors are undefeated with a winning streak of six games. In the game, the Warriors showed a perfect combination of teamwork and individual ability, which was eye-catching. They won a hard-fought 91-90 game against the Clippers, followed by a 122-112 win over the Kings and then a 109-106 win over the Kings. The Warriors won 111-93 against the Pistons, followed by a 111-97 victory over the Lakers, and finally defeated the Lakers by 58 points in the final game, which fully demonstrated the strength of the team.
However, after the preseason, the Warriors also ushered in a wave of layoffs. The official announcement was the cutting of Hinson, Knox and Jackson Rowe. Hinson played in two preseason games, averaging only 5.3 minutes per game and contributing 1.5 points, Knox also played in two games, averaging 7.4 minutes per game, with 3 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, and Jackson Rowe was slightly less impressive, averaging 4 points and 3 rebounds in 6.4 minutes per game in 2 games. For these three players, their chances with the Warriors were limited and they failed to put up more impressive performances.
It is worth mentioning that Kevin Knox, as the No. 9 pick in the first round in 2018, has played for teams such as the Knicks, Hawks, Pistons and Trail Blazers, and has played a total of 306 regular season games in his career so far, averaging 7.4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. Compared to his contemporaries such as Doncic, Trae Young, Ayton and Jackson Jr., Knox has failed to form the core of the team and is now facing unemployment again, which is regrettable.
With the departure of these three players, the Warriors' roster for the new season is gradually becoming clear.
The 14 regular-contract players include Curry, Dream, Wiggins, Melton, Payton Jr., Lee Kyle, Hield, Looney, Kuminga, Moody, Podzemski, Jackson Davis, Waters and Santos.
In addition, the team has signed three players on two-way contracts: Reece Biekman, Quantum Post and Pat Spencer. With a total salary of $176.6 million on this roster, the Warriors have managed to reduce the salary burden by sending away Thompson and dropping Paul, as well as bringing in new signings such as Hield and Lee Kyle.
After failing to make the playoffs last season, the Warriors are clearly eager to bounce back into the new season. As the team's leader, Stephen · Curry once again carries a heavy responsibility, and his leadership and scoring ability will be key to the Warriors' championship attempt. With the new roster in place, the team will look to perform well in the upcoming regular season.
The new season is just around the corner, and the Warriors' goal is clear: to reclaim lost glory. In the increasingly competitive NBA, the Warriors need not only individual performance, but also team understanding and combat effectiveness. Curry's partnership with Dream, Wiggins' defense, Hield's outside shooting, and the play of new signings will all play a vital role in future games.
The Warriors' performance in the preseason has already left fans looking forward to seeing a strong and united team continue to make great history in the new season. Despite the challenges, the Warriors have reason to believe that through team hard work and hard work, they will once again stand on the championship stage.