{"id":51554,"date":"2023-07-08T09:11:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T13:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=51554"},"modified":"2023-07-08T14:08:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T18:08:38","slug":"nba-rumors-despite-recently-signing-trayce-jackson-davis-warriors-still-linked-to-three-veteran-big-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/07\/08\/nba-rumors-despite-recently-signing-trayce-jackson-davis-warriors-still-linked-to-three-veteran-big-men\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Rumors: Despite Recently Signing Trayce Jackson-Davis and Dario Saric, Warriors Still Linked To Two Veteran Big Men"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now a week into NBA free agency frenzy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/warriors\/\" target=\"_self\">Golden State Warriors<\/a> finally have a dozen players on its roster. On Wednesday, the Warriors reached the mark when they inked 2023 second-round pick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/trayce-jackson-davis-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Trayce Jackson-Davis<\/strong><\/a> to a four-year deal. ESPN&#8217;s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the first two years of the 2023 second-round draft pick are fully guaranteed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis has agreed to a four-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, including two guaranteed seasons, his agents James Dunleavy and Max Lipsett of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/excelbasketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@excelbasketball<\/a> tell ESPN. Jackson-Davis was the 57th pick out of Indiana U. in the June draft.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn\/status\/1676729036888784896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 5, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>NBA Rumors: Despite Recently Signing Trayce Jackson-Davis and Dario Saric, Warriors Still Linked To Two Veteran Big Men<\/h2>\n<p>Jackson-Davis had an impressive collegiate career at Indiana. The No. 57 overall pick was named the recipient of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/malonka01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Karl Malone<\/strong><\/a> Award as the top power collegiate forward, averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds this past season. He also contributed four assists and nearly three assists a game.<\/p>\n<p>It is unknown whether Jackson-Davis will play this summer. He sat out the Dubs&#8217; two <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/07\/05\/california-classic-july-5-golden-state-warriors-vs-charlotte-hornets-preview-odds-and-prediction\/\" target=\"_self\">California Classic<\/a> games as he sustained a right hamstring injury during the first days of summer league practice.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s getting some work done on the side with Seth Cooper,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsportsbayarea.com\/nba\/golden-state-warriors\/trayce-jackson-davis-injury\/1639177\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Warriors summer league coach Jacob Rubin said<\/a> Friday following a shootaround at the Las Vegas Basketball Center. &#8220;I think it&#8217;s getting better, it&#8217;s just a day-to-day thing. He has a sore hamstring, so we&#8217;re just going to bring him along.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If he plays in summer league, great,&#8221; Rubin said. &#8220;We definitely miss him out there. If not, then he&#8217;ll be ready for us for the regular season. So, just a day-by-day thing. He&#8217;s looking better, for sure.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Jackson-Davis is the fourth new addition to the Warriors. Golden State traded for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/paulch01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chris Paul<\/strong><\/a> before free agency and re-signed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/greendr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Draymond Green<\/strong><\/a>. The Dubs have also inked veteran point guard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/josepco01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cory Joseph<\/strong><\/a> and 2023 first-round selection <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/06\/21\/brandin-podziemski-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_self\">Brandin Podziemsk<\/a>i<\/strong>. Podziemski was the top rookie at the California Classic this week.<\/p>\n<p>Golden State has two open roster spots, although only one other spot will likely be filled by opening night and all three two-way spots. Since the Warriors are well over the super tax apron, the Dubs can only sign players to minimum contracts.<\/p>\n<h3>Golden State Depth Chart<\/h3>\n<p>PG &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/curryst01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Stephen Curry<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/06\/11\/nba-rumor-the-warriors-are-a-landing-spot-for-chris-paul\/\" target=\"_self\">Chris Paul<\/a>,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/paytoga02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Gary Payton II<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/josepco01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cory Joseph<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SG &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompkl01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Klay Thompson<\/strong><\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/moodymo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Moses Moody<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SF &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wiggian01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>Andrew Wiggins<\/strong><\/a>, Podziemski<\/p>\n<p>PF-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/greendr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>Draymond Green<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuminjo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jonathan Kuminga<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jackstr02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Trayce Jackson-Davis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>C-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/looneke01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Kevon Looney,<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/saricda01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dario Saric<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This may not be the Warriors&#8217; depth chart, as they have many versatile pieces. Paul could start alongside Curry and Thompson. Thus, bumping Wiggins to the four and Green to the five. Moody and Podziemski can play either the three or four, while Kuminga can play all three frontcourt spots.<\/p>\n<p>Golden State&#8217;s biggest area of concern is big men. Just four of the 12 players on the Warriors roster are either a power forward or center. The Dubs could re-sign unrestricted free agent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/greenja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>JaMychal Green<\/strong><\/a>, which isn&#8217;t a horrible option. But the Warriors have recently been linked to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bolbo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Bol Bol<\/strong> ,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/howardw01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dwight Howard<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/winslju01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Justice Winslow<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/leoname01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Meyers Leonard<\/strong><\/a>, among others, are also options.<\/p>\n<h3>Dario Saric<\/h3>\n<p>Saric and the Warriors have been rumored to be a match for the past several weeks, and it seems more likely that the sides will agree as each day passes. This is true as long as Saric can&#8217;t find someone willing to give him more than the minimum, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/marcstein.substack.com\/p\/the-latest-im-hearing-on-nba-free-414\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NBA Insider Marc Stein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Christian Wood and Dario \u0160ari\u0107 are among the standout names on the league&#8217;s list of available unrestricted free agents. The presumed delay: Both have only generated interest at the league minimum to this point and have naturally been holding out for more. Golden State remains the likely landing spot for \u0160ari\u0107 if he doesn&#8217;t find an offer above the minimum.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>After missing the 2021-22 campaign due to a torn ACL, Saric had a nice season with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/suns\/\" target=\"_self\">Phoenix Suns<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/04\/21\/what-will-the-thunder-do-with-aleksej-pokusevski-and-dario-saric-this-offseason\/\" target=\"_self\">Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a>. In 57 games, the 29-year-old forward averaged 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 14 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Saric would be an ideal fit for the Warriors. He is a tough-nose player who moves well without the ball and is a good screener. Saric also is a good defensive rebounder, capable floor spacer, and decent passer.<\/p>\n<p>Phoenix, Miami, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas are potential suitors for Saric.<\/p>\n<p>Update: Saric and the Warriors reached a 1-year agreement according to Adrian Wojnarowski early this morning. So, now the Warriors have 13 players under contract.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Free agent F Dario Saric has agreed on a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, sources tell ESPN. Saric was one of the most sought-after players left on the market.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn\/status\/1677642870793318405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Bol Bol<\/h3>\n<p>Bol is not the fit perfect fit that Saric is for the Dubs. However, the 7-2 big man is very intriguing due to his size, length, and silky smooth jumper. Plus, he is coming off a career year with Orlando, who waived him a few days ago.<\/p>\n<p>Bol is nearly unstoppable around the rim. He is also an above-average shooter, within 16 feet, who is attempting to improve his perimeter shooting. Defensively, the 23-year-old is excellent on the boards and a solid shot-blocker.<\/p>\n<p>Bol produced six doubles and averaged 9.1 points in 70 games. He also grabbed 5.8 rebounds and blocked 1.2 shots while compiling a shooting slash line of .546\/.265\/.633.<\/p>\n<p>The Suns, Lakers, and Mavs also are potential suitors for <strong>Manute <\/strong><b>Bol&#8217;s<\/b>\u00a0son. The following is what Yahoo&#8217;s Jake Fischer tweeted about Bol&#8217;s potential landing spots.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Had heard the Magic were looking at dealing Bol Bol dating back to the NBA Draft. Two teams mentioned were Phoenix and Dallas, but the Suns have flushed out their veteran minimum centers. Wonder if Bol could be in the Mavericks\u2019 plans if Dallas can find a deal for JaVale McGee.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JakeLFischer\/status\/1676333679327563776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 4, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Dwight Howard Wants to Return to NBA<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/sports\/a\/zion-olojede\/dwight-howard-vs-nikola-jokic-interview\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complex.com<\/a>\u00a0 recently, Howard, who spent last season playing in Taiwan, said he could still be a productive player for an NBA team despite being 37 years old.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cI know that there\u2019s at least 15 to 20 teams that I could play for. <\/em><em>And I know there\u2019s teams that got great starting centers, but I know I could be a great backup center. I know I can provide a team with 25 minutes of dominant basketball. And that\u2019s not even scoring, that\u2019s just playing defense, locking people up, protecting the paint, rebounding, and finishing around the basket. I\u2019ve had my fun in the game. I just want to go out like a champ like I\u2019m supposed to.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While Howard dominated in Taiwain, I&#8217;m not sure that will cause teams to show interest. However, Howard did say teams previously showed some willingness to bring him in. So, there may be a chance that he could play this upcoming season. One thing that is known, Howard will rebound and protect the rim.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DWIGHT HOWARD attempted 10 THREES during his ridiculous debut in Taiwan<\/p>\n<p>38 Points<br \/>14\/32 Shooting<br \/>2\/10 Threes<br \/>8\/12 Free Throws<br \/>25 Rebounds<br \/>9 Assists<br \/>4 Blocks<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wJztp0RLoT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/wJztp0RLoT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ballislife\/status\/1593994840068751362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 19, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Also, in the interview, Howard mentioned five teams he would fit with this year.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Okay, you got <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/heat\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Heat<\/a>. You got obviously, the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/lakers\/\" target=\"_self\">\u00a0Lakers<\/a>. The Warriors, The Kings. But the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/kings\/\" target=\"_self\">Kings<\/a>, I would say the Kings got a couple centers so they probably wouldn\u2019t. But the Kings. The\u00a0Hawks. I\u2019m from <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/hawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta<\/a>, go back home with the Hawks.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Other Possible Options:<\/h3>\n<h4>Justise Winston<\/h4>\n<p>Winslow is a little undersized but would be an amazing addition to the Warriors. The 6-6 versatile forward can do a little bit of everything and is a defensive ace. However, he is injury prone.<\/p>\n<h4>Meyers Leonard<\/h4>\n<p>Leonard has only played in 12 NBA games since the beginning of the 2020-21 season. He is a big body who is tough, can rebound and stretch the floor with his shooting. Leonard is great in pick-and-pop situations and is a career 39% 3-point shooter.<\/p>\n<h4>Gorgui Dieng<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/dienggo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Gorgui Dieng<\/strong><\/a> is a physical post player who can rebound and shoot. While not really a 3-point threat, he has been known to knock down an occasional three, as he is a career 35.5% shooter from deep.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/caulewi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Willie Cauley-Stein<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/morrima02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Markieff Morris<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/biyombi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bismack Biyombo<\/strong><\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kaminfr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Frank Kaminsk<\/strong>y<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hernawi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Willy Herman<\/strong><b>gomez<\/b><\/a>\u00a0are other options for the Warriors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now a week into NBA free agency frenzy, the Golden State Warriors finally have a dozen players on its roster. On Wednesday, the Warriors reached the mark when they inked 2023 second-round pick Trayce Jackson-Davis to a four-year deal. ESPN&#8217;s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the first two years of the 2023 second-round draft pick are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3146,"featured_media":51607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[25,1608,62,3],"tags":[4901,1939],"class_list":["post-51554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-warriors","category-basketball","category-nba","category-news","tag-2023-free-agency","tag-bol-bol"],"modified_by":"Daniel Benjamin","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3146"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51554"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51554\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}