Roster construction is high on the Warriors' offseason to-do list and the first step toward figuring out their options happens Tuesday when the NBA hosts the draft lottery.
Golden State could have two lottery picks in this year's draft if the ping-pong balls bounce their way. The Warriors have their own selection, and will get the Minnesota Timberwolves' pick if it falls outside of the top three.
The thought of drafting two of the top players in this year's draft class is as exciting as it gets for a team that is rebuilding. But that's the thing, the Warriors aren't rebuilding. They are just looking for adjustments to get them back in the playoff picture.
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So, if they do land two lottery picks, what are the odds they enter next season with both of those rookies, in addition to James Wiseman, who was the No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft and still has a long way to go in his development, on the roster?
I'm not sure of an actual number but let's just say this: it isn't high.
Whether or not they plan to keep both rookies, they still should hope for lottery luck. Not necessarily because they want to acquire the young talent, but so it gives them more flexibility.
Quickly, let's look at Golden State's chances heading into the lottery.
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Currently, there is a 97.5 percent chance the Warriors will own the No. 14 pick. That is the first envelope that is opened on lottery night. If the Warriors' name is not in that envelope, that means their first-round pick has landed in the top four. As for the Timberwolves' pick, the Warriors have a 72.5 percent chance of having the selection convey. There is a 9.6 percent chance that the pick lands at No. 4, which is the best-case scenario for the Warriors.
The Warriors find themselves in a similar predicament that they were in this past season -- wanting to win now and take advantage of Steph Curry's prime, while simultaneously building toward the future. Of course, adding two lottery picks would be an investment in the future.
But if the goal is also to win now, adding veterans to fill out their already young roster should be a priority. And according to president of basketball operations Bob Myers, it is.
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However, Golden State is working with limited resources this summer, making it more difficult to shop during free agency. They have just the $5.9 million mid-level exception to sign a veteran free agent and the rest of what they can offer comes in trade packages. If they land a top-4 pick, their trade package becomes exponentially more attractive.
Now, could the Warriors enter next season with two rookies from this year's draft and James Wiseman and find some success? Yes. But, if they do, every other roster spot has to be filled by someone who can help win now with little to no development needed. And as it stands, that's not how the roster is constructed.
Landing both lottery picks will give the Warriors a lot more options and possibilities to construct a balanced roster of youth and veteran talent.
While adding two young prospects is intriguing, it would be surprising if the Warriors entered next season with both picks on their team.