As the Golden State Warriors await a resolution to their lingering Jonathan Kuminga saga, it appears that their late offseason efforts will be focused on bringing in veteran players to help bolster their relatively thin backcourt.
One of these targets, Gary Payton II, would be an excellent fit to return to the roster, a move that, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, was likely only made possible by the unfortunate departure of veteran center Kevon Looney.
With most of their finances tied up in their veteran trio of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, the Warriors certainly have needed to make some tough calls this offseason, but the return of Payton could represent a silver lining in the team's most heartbreaking move this year.