The Golden State Warriors finally made the moves their fans have been waiting for throughout the summer.
Firstly, reports emerged that Al Horford is joining the Warriors as their starting center on a multi-year deal.
And the Warriors will not only stop with Horford, even though the financial terms of these acquisition will be finalized after the resolution of Jonathan Kuminga’s contract saga.
These acquisitions address key roster needs that have lingered since the season ended.
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Golden State Warriors bring De’Anthony Melton back despite Lakers’ expected pursuit
The Warriors also successfully retained De’Anthony Melton following his brief but promising tenure last season before an ACL injury sidelined him for the entire campaign.
Golden State won the competition for the 27 year-old guard against several interested franchises, including two Los Angeles teams.
“When the free-agent window opened this offseason, Melton was receiving interest from several organizations. The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers were among Western Conference contenders who were in contact with Melton, sources said,” NBA insider Brett Siegel reported.
“Although there was a growing expectation that the Lakers would eventually secure a deal with him, the team went in a different direction by signing Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia using their mid-level exception,” he added.
Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty ImagesStatistical production and intangible value make Melton attractive target
Melton’s value extends beyond statistics, though his limited Warriors sample size showed promise with averages of 10.3 points, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 37.1% from deep in just six appearances.
His complete season numbers provide better context for his capabilities.
During the 2022-23 season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Melton averaged 10.1 points per game while shooting 39% from three-point range, demonstrating consistent two-way production.
For the Warriors, Melton’s statistical contributions represent only part of his appeal.
Draymond Green has previously highlighted Melton’s attitude and behavior as equally valuable assets for team chemistry and culture.