Warriors' Early 2024 Free Agent Targets

For the third time in five years, the Golden State Warriors ended an NBA season without securing a playoff invitation.

Of course, during the other two years, they won five postseason series and a league title, so it's not like it's been all doom and gloom for the Dubs. Still, for a team that expects excellence, the Warriors have been nowhere near it more often than not during this stretch.

For some, this might be evidence that sweeping change is needed in Northern California. There will be some external calls—particularly from hot-take artists—to blow up this roster and start over. Internally, though, "they have no interest in tanking," per ESPN's Zach Lowe.

The Warriors want to maximize their…