NBA Rumors: The 3 stars the Warriors have in their sights
After the rejections of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James, Golden State attempts to acquire Lauri Markkanen, Zion Williamson, or Alperen Sengun.
The Golden State Warriors are going through a difficult period after another summer where they failed to land any of the big stars they were chasing. The franchise attempted to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James, but ultimately missed out on all of them.
Adding to this disappointment is another major issue: Jimmy Butler will miss most of the 2026-27 season due to an anterior cruciate ligament tear, leaving the team significantly weakened for several months.
Nevertheless, Golden State could still use Butler's contract as a key piece in a future trade to bring in the star they have been searching for.
Lauri Markkanen, an old target
One name that resurfaces is Lauri Markkanen. The Finnish power forward has long been linked with the Warriors, and his profile would fit well alongside the current core of the team.
Furthermore, his acquisition would not initially require a disproportionate outlay in assets.
Markkanen is coming off his best scoring season with the Utah Jazz, averaging 26.7 points per game. Throughout his career, he has also shot over 40% from three-point range in several seasons, and a lower volume of shots in Golden State could help him regain those percentages.
Zion Williamson, talent with injury concerns
Another player who could become a target for the Warriors is Zion Williamson.
The power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans continues to raise doubts due to his injury history, although he played 62 games last season, a figure that inspires optimism about his physical continuity.
If he has truly put those issues behind him, a duo of Stephen Curry and Zion Williamson would offer tremendous offensive potential. Additionally, having Kristaps Porzingis as center would allow for maintaining spacing on offense and enhancing Williamson's ability to attack the rim.
Alperen Sengun, a different profile for Curry
The third alternative is Alperen Sengun, whose fit alongside Curry is also particularly enticing.
During the Golden State dynasty, the team never had a top-level center with the characteristics of the Turkish player. His playmaking ability could allow him to take on a role similar to the one Draymond Green has played for years within the Warriors' offensive system.
The urgency to surround Curry with a competitive team
Golden State knows time is not on their side. As long as Stephen Curry remains on the roster, the franchise needs to be aggressive in the market and build a team with real championship aspirations.
It may seem a distant possibility at this point, but if the Warriors fail to promptly surround their star player with a roster capable of contending for the title, doubts might arise about whether Curry will finish his career defending the jersey of the only franchise he has played for in the NBA.
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