{"id":77301,"date":"2025-07-08T07:47:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T07:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=77301"},"modified":"2025-07-08T07:47:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T07:47:43","slug":"warriors-linked-to-surprise-reunion-with-fan-favorite-guard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=77301","title":{"rendered":"Warriors Linked to Surprise Reunion With Fan-Favorite Guard"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Warriors-trade-idea-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Warriors-trade-idea-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Warriors-trade-idea-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Warriors-trade-idea-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Warriors Linked to Surprise Reunion With Fan-Favorite Guard\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (left) and superstar point guard Stephen Curry (right).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Golden State Warriors have been unusually quiet this offseason. Outside of their draft selections\u2014Alex Toohey and Will Richard. Both taken in the second round. The team has yet to make a splash in free agency. But that may soon change.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"92\">According to a new report from Jovan Buha, a player once linked to the Los Angeles Lakers is now trending toward the Golden State Warriors.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"291\">The player in question: De\u2019Anthony Melton.<\/p>\n<h2>Warriors Emerging as Frontrunners for Melton<\/h2>\n<p>Buha had previously reported that the Lakers were in the lead for De\u2019Anthony Melton. In his latest update, he notes that buzz around Los Angeles has cooled. The Warriors are now the frontrunners.<\/p>\n<p>Melton would be a natural fit for Golden State. The 27-year-old guard is a versatile defender with a reliable outside shot and playoff experience. He can slot in as a rotational guard and provide insurance should Gary Payton II leave in free agency.<\/p>\n<p>Melton is also a familiar face. The former Warrior signed with Golden State last offseason and quickly became an early-season fan favorite. But after just six games, he tore his ACL in a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in November and was sidelined for the rest of the year. His expiring deal was later used in the trade that brought in Dennis Schroder, who was then flipped in the Jimmy Butler deal.<\/p>\n<p>A second stint could bring more stability\u2014and a more defined role.<\/p>\n<div id=\"8837c2061d195c8df8e178dd420aecae\">\n<div>\n<article>The chatter with De\u2019Anthony Melton to the Lakers has cooled and there has been more \u201cbuzz\u201d with him going to the Warriors, per @jovanbuhahttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Fullcourtpass\/status\/1942402746910445960<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>A Quiet Offseason for Golden State<\/h2>\n<p>So far, the Warriors have yet to make any external additions in free agency. They\u2019ve been linked to veteran big man Al Horford, while Jonathan Kuminga \u2014 still a member of the team \u2014 is mulling over his options as a restricted free agent after receiving a qualifying offer from Golden State.<\/p>\n<p>According to Anthony Slater, the Sacramento Kings made an offer for Kuminga\u2014reportedly involving Devin Carter, Dario \u0160ari\u0107, and two second-round picks\u2014but Golden State viewed it as a buy-low attempt.<\/p>\n<p>The Warriors are still weighing their options with Kuminga. Until his situation is resolved, it\u2019s unlikely they\u2019ll overextend. But Melton could be the exception.<\/p>\n<div id=\"42302999e8dab4cf0ed80a2f540abaed\">\n<div>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>The Golden State Warriors are seeking a promising young player and a first-round pick in a sign-and-trade involving Jonathan Kuminga, per @anthonyVslater<\/p>\n<p>The Kings reportedly offered Devin Carter, Dario \u0160ari\u0107, and two second-round picks<\/p>\n<p>The Wizards, Bucks, Heat, Bulls, and<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Golden State Warriors are seeking a promising young player and a first-round pick in a sign-and-trade involving Jonathan Kuminga, per <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/anthonyVslater?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@anthonyVslater<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>The Kings reportedly offered Devin Carter, Dario \u0160ari\u0107, and two second-round picks<\/p>\n<p>The Wizards, Bucks, Heat, Bulls, and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oXnQf5dHbE\">pic.twitter.com\/oXnQf5dHbE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheDunkCentral\/status\/1940984499531137043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Melton Would Bring to the Warriors<\/h2>\n<p>At his best, Melton is a two-way guard who defends well at the point of attack and knocks down open threes. He averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in just six games with the Golden State Warriors last season, shooting efficiently before an early injury cut his campaign short.<\/p>\n<p>Whether Golden State sees him as a spot starter or bench weapon, Melton would provide valuable depth around Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler \u2014 especially after the recent loss of Kevon Looney to the Pelicans.<\/p>\n<p>Keith Watkins Keith Watkins is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers. He previously wrote for FanSided, NBA Analysis Network, and Last Word On Sports. Keith is based in Bangkok, Thailand. More about Keith Watkins<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A former Warriors guard is now trending toward a reunion as their rivals back off. 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