Warriors should refuse to overpay for Jalen Smith despite interest

The Golden State Warriors understandably have interest in Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith, but they have to ensure they don't overpay for a player who won't be part of their best five-man combination.

Smith has the potential of stepping into the starting lineup and playing 20 minutes per game for the Warriors, making him a valuable target to a team looking to fortify their center rotation and address the Kristaps Porzingis situation.

Warriors should refuse to overpay for Jalen Smith

Smith has had a solid season to date filling in as a starter for the injured Nic Claxton, averaging 11.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists on over 47% shooting from the floor.