Report: Warriors eyeing a number of free agent veterans to spherical out roster
The Golden State Warriors nonetheless want so as to add some gamers to fill out their roster, and it appears they’ve narrowed down the candidates. In accordance with a latest report by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Dubs are contemplating heart Kelly Olynyk, combo guard Brandon Williams, and guard Gabe Vincent for the staff’s last three roster spots alongside a pair of inside choices (re-signing Gary Payton II or promoted LJ Cryer from his two-way deal). Siegel clarified that “a couple of different names might emerge.. however the Warriors shall be including not less than another guard.”
“With about an $8 million buffer between their present payroll and the second apron, the Warriors have three open roster spots left,” Siegel wrote. “Sources say Kelly Olynyk, Brandon Williams, Gabe Vincent, and Gary Payton II are all gamers in consideration for a minimal deal from the Warriors, together with present two-way guard LJ Cryer.”
Olynyk is a veteran stretch-five, who would seemingly exchange departed restricted free agent Quinten Publish, who signed a one-year, $8 million cope with the Grizzlies (the deal consists of a number of staff choices). In his prime, Olynyk’s dimension, capturing, and passing skills appeared like a wonderful match alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Inexperienced, however at 35 it’s unclear whether or not he has sufficient left within the tank to make a significant influence. Final season, Olynyk solely performed 8.6 minutes per recreation throughout 42 contests, averaging simply 3.2 factors and 1.8 rebounds whereas capturing 25.5% from three with the Western Convention champion San Antonio Spurs. Nevertheless, he was way more productive the season prior between the Pelicans and Raptors. He performed 20.3 minutes per recreation, averaging 8.7 factors, 4.7 rebounds, and a pair of.7 assists whereas making 41.8% of his three-point makes an attempt.
Vincent, 30, is a defense-first guard who emerged as a key position participant with the Miami Warmth, the place he thrived alongside Jimmy Butler within the staff’s run to the finals in 2023. He signed a profitable three-year cope with the Los Angeles Lakers following the journey to the finals and was instantly derailed by harm. Since returning, he has struggled to regain his kind. Whereas Vincent has by no means been an above-average offensive participant, he made a career-worst 35.2% of his field-goal makes an attempt final season. Granted, he did make 34.1% of his three-point makes an attempt. He averaged 4.4 factors, 1.4 assists, and 1.0 rebound in 16.6 minutes per recreation (53 appearances between the Lakers and Hawks).
Whereas Olynyk, Vincent, and Payton all match within the class of “veteran position participant in all probability previous their prime,” Williams is undeniably a extra unstable potential choice. Williams has appeared in simply 140 profession NBA video games over the previous 5 years and was not a rotation participant till final within the 2024-25 season with the Dallas Mavericks. Over the previous two years, nonetheless, Williams has emerged as a productive microwave scorer averaging 11.5 factors, 3.4 assists, and a pair of.5 rebounds in simply 19.7 minutes per recreation (99 video games).
But, Williams averaging greater than 20 factors and 5 assists per 36 minutes in every of the previous two seasons has not earned him a giant pay day due to his limitations defensively and as a shooter. A profession 28.0% shooter from three, Williams completed final season 36-155 (23.2%) from behind the arc. Nonetheless, Williams’ means to attain and get to the free-throw line stay intriguing. Nonetheless solely 26, he could possibly be an ideal bench scorer for the Warriors if his shot bounces again subsequent season.
