5 free agents the Golden State Warriors should target in the 2021 NBA offseason

Golden State Warriors stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green
Golden State Warriors stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green

#3 Danny Green

Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers
Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers

Danny Green is set to be one of the more intriguing free agents available this summer and may just be beyond the Golden State Warriors offer limits. Nevertheless, they can definitely put together a deal for the sharpshooter who connected with 40.5% of his threes this season and averaged 9.5 points for the 76ers.

Furthermore, they have the lure of being another big market team that can challenge in the playoffs next year.


#4 Rudy Gay

San Antonio Spurs v Memphis Grizzlies
San Antonio Spurs v Memphis Grizzlies

The Golden State Warriors reportedly had interest in Rudy Gay prior to the 2020-21 NBA campaign. However, no deal for the veteran forward came to fruition and the Dubs were reminded again why the 34-year-old would be a great addition to their frontcourt.

Coming off the bench in 61 games this season and playing just over 21 minutes, Gay averaged 11.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. Although he has little playoff experience, he has continued to show his effectiveness and is arguably an under-the-radar option in this year's free agency class.

The Warriors would receive some much-needed offensive production in their rotation and a reliable free-throw shooter (80% throughout his career).


#5 Reggie Jackson

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Six
Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Six

Reggie Jackson's playoff performances could earn him a big pay-day in his next contract. However, there are several other point guards with more experience or with age on their side ahead of the 31-year-old in the free agency market. Jackson will have to decide if he wants to chase one more big deal or be a part of a title-contender in the coming years with the Dubs.

Jackson could be utilized by the Golden State Warriors as a backup guard or as a starter in an all-out offensive small-ball lineup with Curry, Thompson, Wiggins and Green. With the LA Clippers in the postseason, Jackson proved he can be a team's third or even second-biggest scorer after stepping up in Kawhi Leonard's absence. He hit countless clutch shots and is a tenacious defender.

Although this deal seems less likely than the others, crazier things have happened in the NBA and the power of playing on a big market team with experience of chasing a ring is a hugely persuasive factor.

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