The Warriors’ offseason was already skating on thin ice, from the stalled Jonathan Kuminga contract saga to the front office’s fruitless pursuit of impactful additions. Now, an ominous red flag has surfaced which may even have the potential to shake Steve Kerr’s confidence in two of his supposed key rotation pieces. The reason? Golden State is still searching for a dependable shooting influx behind Stephen Curry.
Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield, two players the Warriors were banking on for next season, haven’t cemented themselves as go to options. Heading into a critical season where Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green are all deep into their 30s, the Warriors expect their younger pieces to step up during the transition. Hield and Podziemski are expected to emerge as second