<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Steve-Kerr-gives-a-wake-up-call-to-one-of-his-Warriors-players-20230216-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golden State Warriors</strong></a> should be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Report-Draymond-Green-is-to-blame-for-the-Warriors-struggles-20230216-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>better than .500 by now.</strong></a> They’re the reigning <strong>NBA champions </strong>and have one of the most impactful cores in the league, but <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Steph-Curry-explains-why-James-Wiseman-failed-with-the-Warriors-20230215-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steph Curry’</a>s injury has been a tough pill to swallow.</strong></p>
<p>The Dubs’ home/road splits have been atrocious for most of the season. They already brought <strong>Gary Payton II </strong>back to try and help with their defense, but he’s expected to miss at least four more weeks with a core injury.</p>
<p>With that in mind, we wouldn’t be shocked to see them dig deep into the buyout market to try and round up their roster.<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Patrick-Beverley-explains-why-he-turned-down-the-Warriors-20230221-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Warriors</a> still have one open roster spot</strong>, and no shortage of potential candidates.</p>
<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Buyout Candidates For The Golden State Warriors</h2>
<h3>3. Elfrid Payton</h3>
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<p><strong>Elfrid Payton</strong> never lived up to his potential as a lottery pick. But he’s played meaningful minutes in this league, and he could be a steady contributor for any contending team’s second unit.</p>
<p>Payton is a solid backcourt defender and an outstanding rebounder for his position. The Warriors have enough shooting around him, and they were interested in<strong> Patrick Beverley,</strong> so he definitely fits the mold.</p>
<h3>2. Stanley Johnson</h3>
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<p>On that same note,<strong> Steve Kerr’s </strong>coaching staff could target someone who could help them get more stops in the wings. Considering that, we shouldn’t rule <strong>Stanley Johnson </strong>out as a potential candidate.</p>
<p>Like Payton, Johnson <strong>never tapped into his potentia</strong>l, but he’s far from a scrub. While not much of an offensive factor, he has the length, lateral quickness, and physical tools to be a solid defensive contributor.</p>
<h3>1. John Wall</h3>
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<p>Stephen Curry has struggled to stay healthy throughout the season, and that’s where <strong>John Wall</strong> could come in handy. He’s no longer the All-Star point guard he once was, but he’s still got some left in the tank.</p>
<p>Even when Curry returns, Wall could be a solid catalyst for their second unit, leading the way alongside <strong>Jordan Poole</strong> in Kerr’s full-motion offense. It’s the ultimate low-risk/high-reward pickup for them.</p>

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NBA Rumors: Potential buyout targets for the Warriors