With the contracts of Klay Thompson and Chris Paul off the books, the Golden State Warriors had financial flexibility this offseason to explore the free-agent market.
Free agency has settled since it opened June 30, but speculation remains rampant a big move by the Warriors could still be coming. Until then, however, Golden State has 14 roster positions filled with guaranteed deals (that doesn’t include second-round draft pick Quentin Post).
Let’s take a look at the Warriors’ three major free-agent signings and the superior alternatives GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. should have added instead. (Two of the players signed cheaper deals elsewhere.)
Warriors signed (via sign-and-trade): Former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson to a three-year, $27 million deal with the third year non-guaranteed.
… but should have signed: New Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith, who also signed a three-year, $27 million deal.
In Anderson, the Warriors added a savvy, versatile veteran who brings a solid defensive presence and a high basketball IQ while providing size (6-foot-9) and length (7-foot-3 wingspan). They also get a player who soon turns 31 and is nicknamed “Slo Mo” for his lack of speed.
Anderson isn’t known for his offensive prowess, either, shooting just 22,9% from deep last season and averaging a paltry 6.4 points.
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