The NBA’s preliminary buyout deadline passed yesterday, meaning that any player currently on a roster that is bought out will not be playoff-eligible if they were to reach an agreement with their current team and hit the open market. The actual buyout deadline is April 1st, meaning there’s still time for the Warriors to explore some options for their 15th roster spot.
Read MoreThere’s something going on with Golden State. Despite Stephen Curry putting up almost 33 points per game on comfortable 51/42/94 shooting splits, and 7 boards and assists per contest each, the Warriors are only 4-7. Their starting unit is still in the NBA’s highest echelon in terms of box plus/minus and other impact stats, but once their bench takes the floor, the momentum shifts very quickly.
Read MoreWith the NBA free agency well underway — the Warriors have made some solid moves despite some salary cap issues.
After the front office were unable to extend offers to Portland Trailblazers guard Gary Payton II and Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. — Warriors signed guard Donte Divincenzo and forward JaMychal Green as replacements.
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