After winning the championship last season, the Golden State Warriors' reputation reached its peak, but they still couldn't avoid player renewals and thorny contract issues during the offseason. According to previous reports, the Warriors want to do their best to retain the lineup that competed for the championship last season, but this is impossible. In that case, the luxury tax the Warriors need to pay will be an advanced number. In addition, there are rookies The joining of the team means that some veterans must leave.
Today, according to a report by Warriors reporter Anthony Slater, sources revealed that The Warriors have not made a qualifying offer to Anderson and Chiosa. The two will become free agents. In addition, Anthony Slater also Said that both are currently free agents and they can choose to sign with any team, and it is unlikely that they will return to the Warriors.
Last season, in the regular season, Toscano Anderson averaged 4.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 12.6 minutes per game. His shooting percentage was close to 50% and his three-point shooting percentage was over 30%. Tosca The most impressive scene of No. Anderson for fans must be the one where he flew to save the ball. It left a very deep impression on the fans. His daring to fight and his positive fighting attitude also impressed the Warriors management and many fans. . Chris Chiosa averaged 2.0 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 10.9 minutes per game last season, and his shooting percentage was less than 30%.
For the Warriors, these two people were part of their championship last season, so they naturally don’t want to give up easily. However, in addition to retaining the eight-man core championship lineup from last season, the Warriors also need to consider Kuminga, , Wiseman, , and Moody, plus there is a high probability that 1-2 rookies will be left behind this year. There are not many spots left on the Warriors' roster. They will either leave these spots for this year's rookies. Either sign 1-2 experienced veterans. Players like Chiosa and Anderson who neither get a chance to play nor have much say can only give up. This is a last resort.
In addition, the Warriors also face a question, whether Otto Porter will stay on the team this summer. Last season, Otto Porter signed a veteran's minimum salary with the Warriors in order to prove his ability. Now that he has won the championship, Otto Porter may consider a big contract.
The Warriors hope to keep Porter with a mid-level contract (about 6.5 million U.S. dollars), but Porter may prefer a multi-million-level contract, and his performance last season is indeed worth a big deal. contract, during the playoffs Porter's three-point shooting percentage was over 40%, and his field goal percentage was also close to 50%. The most important thing is that regardless of offensive efficiency, defensive efficiency, or net efficiency, Otto Porter ranked first in the league. Forefront. It is reasonable for such an efficient player to want a big contract. It will depend on what the Warriors choose.
In addition, Nemanja Bjelica will most likely stay with the Warriors on a minimum salary contract this summer. Although Bjelica's statistics are average, he has become the Warriors' surprise player many times in games, and The Warriors signing him to a minimum-salary contract will have little impact on the team. As a 34-year-old veteran, Bjelica's experience can very well help the team and the growth of rookies, especially in the regular season. Bjelica is still a very good player, but in the playoffs, and even the finals, Bjelica's ability is somewhat difficult to adapt to. In short, if the Warriors keep the basic salary, it will be a good choice.
