A significant step towards the Golden State Warriors’ path back to title contention began with tonight’s 2021 NBA Draft. Armed with both the seventh and 14th picks in this year’s draft, Golden State had the ability to alter the roster both immediately and with the future in mind. Yet if you were to weigh whether winning now or investing in the future is more crucial, the former would be the resounding answer.
Read MoreWith the draft now just a few days away, the Warriors are making their final preparations before going into one of the most pivotal points of the offseason. Having both the #7 and #14 picks gives the Warriors plenty of options, and just like a year ago, they can either trade the pick for immediate help or keep the picks and draft players that they hope will contribute both right away and for years down the line.
Read MoreThe 2021 NBA Draft will be a defining time for the Warriors. They currently own two first-round picks for the upcoming draft, but both picks are protected. The first is a top-three protected pick from Minnesota, and the second is the Warriors’ own top-20 protected pick that got sent to the Thunder in the Kelly Oubre trade.
Read MoreFollowing the Golden State Warriors’ crushing loss to the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals, head coach Steve Kerr told the media that “the roster will look a lot different next year.”
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