The Golden State Warriors have been targeting a stretch-5 all summer. As contract talks with Jonathan Kuminga stretch into August, they have yet to officially sign one -- and with Chris Boucher signing with the Boston Celtics, their options have narrowed to one. No pressure.
The Warriors were sublime down the stretch of last season, going 22-5 with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green in the lineup. They upset the No. 2 seed in the first round before losing Curry and the series to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was a relatively small sample, but also proof of concept that they could do serious damage with that trio.