The Warriors would benefit greatly from having LaVine back in the lineup; he is an effective scorer who could take
the place of Klay Thompson in terms of offensive output, relieving some of Curry’s load and giving the team a reliable
second scoring option. However, there are risks involved as LaVine is coming off surgery and has three years
remaining on his contract.
In theory, this deal—which Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey suggested—would assist both sides in achieving their objectives.
The Warriors would be taking a big gamble by signing the best player while also having to pay the biggest salary.
Additionally, Golden State would get two second-round picks, which could be more valuable in the post-apron future as clubs would choose to trade out of the first round rather than have to pay guaranteed salaries.
The Warriors’ desperation is hard to comprehend, especially considering that they might think their three players would be worth more overall than LaVine. Until that problem is settled, LaVine won’t be a top option because they are still searching for Lauri Markkanen.
The Warriors are about to sever ties with Kevon Looney, according to Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, who touched on the subject in the most recent episode of the Warriors Plus-Minus podcast.
For the 2024–25 season, Looney is projected to make $8 million; however, only $3 million is assured. The business would save $5 million if the 28-year-old center were to be closed.
Golden State is currently overpaying the league by more than $30 million. Signing a contract with the team’s outstanding shooting guard would raise the sum even more because Klay Thompson is an unrestricted free agency.
