ESPN News: Following the Chicago Bulls confirmation of the franchise’s shooting guard contract termination this morning after a long-term misunderstanding over a contract extension, it was noticed 20 minutes ago that the Golden State Warriors have officially announced his welcoming as a free agent as a 6-year contract deal was inked due to…
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Warriors made a mistake not aggressively pursuing reunion with former big man
Did Golden State miss an opportunity…
The Golden State Warriors chose not to make another trade following their blockbuster acquisition of Jimmy Butler, choosing instead to retain veterans like Gary Payton II and Kevon Looney beyond last week’s deadline.
While they did have interest in Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic, the Warriors decided to hold faith in rookie center Quinten Post, along with Looney and early season starter Trayce Jackson-Davis.
The Warriors should have targeted Chris Boucher
The need for a stretch five has been lessened with the stunning emergence of Post over recent weeks, but having a more veteran option could have been fruitful particularly if Golden State do manage to reach the postseason.
Vucevic wasn’t the only stretch big who could have been available before the deadline though, with former Warrior Chris Boucher also someone that generated significant trade interest according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line on Wednesday.
“Sources say that Boucher and his expiring contract generated interest from numerous suitors before the trade deadline, from the Clippers to the Nuggets, but Toronto opted to keep him. Word is that there has been no discussion to this point on a Boucher buyout,”
