For the first time since 2011, the Golden State Warriors are in an offseason without guard Klay Thompson on their roster after the four-time NBA champion joined the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade deal in July. Thompson's exit marked the end of an era in the Bay, but the Warriors still have Stephen Curry and Draymond Green , along with coach Steve Kerr. The roster will, however, have some new faces hoping to lead Golden State back to the Western Conference playoffs after a play-in tournament loss to the Sacramento Kings last season.
Kyle Anderson , Buddy Hield and De'Anthony Melton were brought in after Thompson's departure. The Warriors were in talks with the Utah Jazz for All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen , but those stalled. The Warriors will have much to figure out as they try to maximize what's left of their championship-winning core.
Here are the biggest questions and a look at where things stand during a pivotal offseason for the Warriors. Will the Warriors make moves after Lauri Markkanen talks fell apart? As it stands, the Warriors are preparing to move forward into the offseason with the 15-man roster they currently have. Sources told ESPN that trade talks with Utah over Markkanen diminished in the wake of the Jazz asking for second-year guard and All-Rookie Brandin Podziemski in a potential deal, as well as multiple draft picks.
Golden State only has two available unprotected firsts (a combination of 2025 and 2027, or 2026 and 2028) and a 2030 first if it falls.