The Golden State Warriors are running out of options in the market, but they still have two clear targets in mind to support Stephen Curry in what could be the final years of his NBA career. With their window to contend for a championship still open, the franchise remains focused on making strategic additions — but who are the players in question?
The Warriors currently have an “incomplete” on their offseason report card. Until the organization resolves the situation with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, there is little general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. can do to reshape the roster. That said, some plans may already be in motion.
NBA insider Marc Stein reports that Golden State is eyeing two veteran additions. “I appeared Tuesday on 95.7 The Game in the Bay Area and will repeat here what I said there: We are indeed three full weeks into free agency now, but I still expect Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton to wind up in Golden State when their signing commitments are made public and official,” Stein wrote on The Stein Line.
NBA analyst Brett Siegel also highlighted Horford and Melton as key targets for the Warriors in an article last week. Should Kuminga end up elsewhere, the team would need to fill a major void in production and minutes. Both players could help stabilize the rotation and bring experience or energy to a roster in transition.
Despite everything Kevon Looney has given the franchise, adding Al Horford would represent a clear upgrade. Even at 39 years old, the five-time All-Star continues to make an impact on both ends of the floor. He shot 36.3 percent from three last season, and his ability to stretch the floor and defend at a high level makes him an ideal fit in Golden State’s system. Horford has also started 189 playoff games and owns a championship ring.
That kind of experience and versatility fits perfectly with how the Warriors play — a system built on spacing, movement, and long-range shooting. Horford’s ability to contribute in all of those areas makes him a valuable addition.
To balance out the veteran presence, Melton could bring some much-needed youth and energy. A reunion would give fans a full-season look at what he can offer. He averages 9.1 points per game on 36.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc in his seven-year NBA career and is also regarded as a reliable perimeter defender.