There’s no denying this has been a tough season for the Golden State Warriors. They’ve gone from five straight NBA Finals appearances to dead last in the Western Conference with really no hope of the playoffs.
Even the proposed March 1 return for Stephen Curry will do little to really help Golden State get out of last place. In the minds of some, that’s a good thing as the Warriors will likely secure a top-five pick in the 2020 draft.
For those players that won’t be returning, or at least aren’t under contract, there’s no reason to keep them on the roster when they could benefit a championship-contending team.