The Golden State Warriors have confirmed their roster heading into this season following Jonathan Kuminga's free agency saga, including using the taxpayer mid-level exception on veteran center Al Horford.
The Warriors targeted Horford before the free agency period even began, but they could have easily focused their attention elsewhere after one of his former teammates suddenly emerged as an available option on the market.
The Warriors might have dodged a trap by avoiding Marcus Smart
Marcus Smart became a free agent a few weeks into July after executing a buyout with the Washington Wizards, with the former Defensive Player of the Year subsequently signing a two-year, $10.