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\"AprAfter trading for\u00a0Jimmy Butler<\/a>\u00a0at last season\u2019s trade deadline to pair alongside\u00a0Stephen Curry<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Draymond Green<\/a>, the\u00a0Golden State Warriors<\/a>\u00a0looked like a championship contender.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for Golden State, Curry suffered an injury in Game 1 of their second-round series against the\u00a0Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>\u00a0which ultimately led to them being eliminated.<\/p>\n

With their star trio returning next season, the Warriors were expected to be extremely active this offseason to upgrade their roster and chase a title, but that has not been the case thus far.<\/p>\n

Instead, Golden State has continued to deal with the ongoing situation surrounding restricted free agent\u00a0Jonathan Kuminga<\/a>\u00a0which has cost them multiple free agent targets.<\/p>\n

Despite this, the Warriors reportedly have multiple deals in place with some key free agents that are expected to be finalized after Kuminga\u2019s situation is resolved.<\/p>\n

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Warriors emerge as surprise landing spot for Ben Simmons<\/h2>\n

While that may be the case, the Warriors could also look to sign other free agents this offseason to upgrade their depth and they have recently emerged as a surprise landing spot for former first overall pick\u00a0Ben Simmons<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to ClutchPoints\u2019 Brett Siegel, the\u00a0New York Knicks<\/a>,\u00a0Boston Celtics<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Sacramento Kings<\/a>\u00a0are the known suitors for Simmons in free agency but he mentioned that he would not be surprised to see a different team enter the sweepstakes, including the Warriors.<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrettSiegelNBA\/status\/1958625230915870747<\/p>\n

With Siegel\u2019s report, Golden State could end up stealing Simmons from Boston or New York this offseason as they try to upgrade their bench and chase a championship next season.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old would be a solid fit off the Warriors\u2019 bench as he would give the franchise another great defender and a much-needed playmaker behind Curry in the second unit.<\/p>\n

Of course, Simmons is no longer the All-Star caliber player he once was earlier in his career but he proved last season with the\u00a0Los Angeles Clippers<\/a>\u00a0that he can still play a key role off the bench for a contending team.<\/p>\n

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Despite this, the former Rookie of the Year winner has had injury problems during his career which may cause the Warriors to pass on him in free agency and instead look elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Golden State is also in desperate need of three-point shooting around Curry, Butler and Green and with Simmons working mainly in the paint, other options may be better fits for Golden State this offseason.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

After trading for\u00a0Jimmy Butler\u00a0at last season\u2019s trade deadline to pair alongside\u00a0Stephen Curry\u00a0and\u00a0Draymond Green, the\u00a0Golden State Warriors\u00a0looked like a championship contender. 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