Warriors mentioned as possible fit for free-agent big man
Warriors mentioned as possible fit for free-agent big man
While there are still four teams remaining in the postseason, the remaining 28 teams are gearing up for a busy offseason, including the Golden State Warriors. Each day into the offseason, the Warriors continue to be linked to different names for the summer. The latest name to be mentioned as a possible target for the Warriors is a player currently on the court in the Eastern Conference Finals.
In a recent list of NBA free agent rankings from ESPN's Kevin Pelton, the Warriors were mentioned as a possible fit for Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner. According to Pelton, a sign-and-trade with the Warriors or the Los Angeles Lakers would be complicated, but each team is a "clear fit" for Turner if he doesn't secure a new deal with the Pacers.
Read the full list of free agent rankings from Pelton and ESPN here.
Turner would quickly solve Golden State's issues at the center position, allowing Draymond Green to play power forward while giving the Warriors a shot blocker and scorer in the frontcourt.
During the 2024-25 season, Turner averaged 15.6 points on 48.1% shooting from the field to go along with 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and two blocks in 30.2 minutes per game. Turner is also a capable shooter from beyond the arc at 6-foot-11, shooting 39.6% from deep on 5.5 attempts per game.
After spending 10 seasons of his career with the Pacers, the 29-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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