3 Free Agents the Warriors Need to Avoid This Offseason

The Golden State Warriors may be the single most interesting NBA team to watch this offseason. With Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson returning from injury to join Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins in 2020-21, the Dubs will have a chance to return to title contention after what in so many ways feels like a lost year.

The Warriors are also in line for a top lottery pick after a disastrous 15-50 season this year. As they aim to get back to the NBA Playoffs sooner rather than later, they should avoid signing these three role players in free agency as they look to the future.

3. Noah Vonleh

Former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Noah Vonleh dunks on Golden State Warriors power forward Eric Paschall / Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Noah Vonleh entered the league in 2014 when he was taken No. 9 overall by the Charlotte Hornets. He's had a disappointing career for a lottery pick, with 8.4 points per game on last year's 17-65 New York Knicks being his highest season average to date. Vonleh keeps getting chances even though his 31% career three-point percentage proves he's not the floor-spacing big man scouts hoped he'd be; the Warriors should not be the next team to give Vonleh a chance.

2. Bismack Biyombo

Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo / Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

Bismack Biyombo would not be the first veteran center for the Warriors to take a chance on, as in the past few years under Steve Kerr, they have signed guys like Anderson Varejao, JaVale McGee, and an injured DeMarcus Cousins. Biyombo is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but the Warriors should not pursue him. He has a limited offensive game and his length has not translated to elite rim protection many hoped it would -- Biyombo has not averaged above one block per game since 2017-18.

1. Marvin Williams

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Marvin Williams / Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images

At 33, Marvin Williams finally got the chance to contend for a title after being waived by the Charlotte Hornets and picked up by the Milwaukee Bucks. In 11 games with the East leaders, Williams may be conceding the battle with Father Time, as the stretch big shot just 29.6% from three, putting up a lowly 4.0 points per game. He will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but his best days are clearly behind him.