✅ Key Moves Trade with Kings Warriors Receive:

Dario Šarić (PF/C)

Keon Ellis (SG)

Kings Receive:

Jonathan Kuminga (S&T)

Gui Santos

2030 2nd Round Pick

◾️ Kuminga gets a bigger role in Sacramento ◾️ Warriors prioritize depth and financial flexibility

Free Agent Signings Al Horford – $5.6M (1 yr) - (BAE): Veteran presence, frontcourt depth

Gary Payton II – $3.6M (1 yr) - (Vet Min): Re-signed for perimeter defense

De'Anthony Melton – $3.6M (1 yr) - (Vet Min) : Underrated 3&D combo guard

🔥 Rotation Depth Chart (2025–26)

Starters:

PG: Stephen Curry

SG: Keon Ellis / De'Anthony Melton

SF: Jimmy Butler

PF: Draymond Green

C: Al Horford

Bench Core:

Brandin Podziemski

Moses Moody

Buddy Heild

GP2

Quinton Post

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Dario Saric

10-11 playable guys which is elite depth especially for a team with an older core.

💸 Cap & Compliance

$48.1M over the cap, but compliant after non-taxpayer signings

11 players pre-trade → 14 after → ✔️ Roster compliant

Used TPEs smartly (from Kuminga S&T)

No 2nd apron violations

🔍 Strategic Overview What Works:

Depth upgraded: Wing and guard defense improved (Melton, GP2, Ellis)

Spacing/Defense improved: Ellis is a great fit alongside Steph especially

Veteran IQ: Horford, Green, Butler, and Curry are elite decision-makers

Defense balanced: You have perimeter stoppers and versatile bigs

What Hurts:

Lost upside in Kuminga and missed out on better players previously: But you turned him into depth and experience

Age concerns: Curry, Butler, Horford, and Green are all 35+, but still very effective

No huge future stars: Relying on more youth like Podz, Moody, Keon and Post to pop

🟢 Overall:

This is a well-balanced and realistic offseason that:

Makes the roster even more playoff-ready

Maintains short-term flexibility

Bolsters defense, toughness, and IQ

Limits luxury tax damage with team-friendly deals

--- The Warriors do this we could see Steph getting that 5th title this season!