The Golden State Warriors have never shied away from making bold roster moves in pursuit of another championship. Last season, they made headlines by acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat in hopes of pairing him with franchise cornerstone Stephen Curry to make another title run. However, despite the high-profile move, the season ended without a trophy once again.
As the 2024 NBA offseason kicks off, the Warriors are wasting no time identifying and pursuing the pieces they believe can help restore their title hopes. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Golden State is now setting its sights on elite perimeter defense.
The Golden State Warriors are expected to search for an elite perimeter defender, per @MontePooleNBCS pic.twitter.com/lvfCfHlj8C
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Siegel shared new developments late Saturday night on social media. Siegel revealed two key names that have come up in conversations around the Warriors’ front office.
“Late night post for those awake. Have heard Herb Jones and Nickeil Alexander-Walker talk for Golden State within last couple of days. Warriors certainly looking for upgrades in free agency this week and potentially on trade market, if the price is right,” Siegel wrote on X.
Gary Payton II’s Future With The Golden State Warriors In Doubt Ahead Of Free Agency
Golden State’s Gary Payton II may be on the verge of departure from the Warriors, as his return for next season appears uncertain. According to a report by Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, multiple sources have indicated that Payton and the Warriors could be heading for a split once free agency opens.
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“Payton will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday, and his return to Golden State is in serious jeopardy, multiple NBA sources told NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday and Saturday,” Poole reported.
Payton played 62 regular-season games for the Warriors during the 2024–25 season. His role was often limited to key defensive games, but he remained a reliable contributor. He averaged 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game last season.
