Quinn Cook Will Reportedly Become UFA as Warriors Rescind Qualifying Offer

The Golden State Warriors aren't just going to look different across their starting lineup or in crunch time next season. According to Shams Charania, the five-time defending Western Conference champs are ready to permit one of their depth pieces to test the open market.

With his qualifying offer set to be rescinded, Quinn Cook is becoming an unrestricted free agent.

The Golden State Warriors have rescinded guard Quinn Cook’s qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2019

With the NBA free agent market drying up with such dramatic speed, a bench shooter like Cook is the kind of guy who could add value in a lot of different contexts. Recent rumors have linked him with teams like the Knicks and Wizards, with more organizations sure to check in on him throughout the week.

Pulling the Quinn Cook $1.9M QO was a necessity because of the $138.9M tax apron. Even with Shaun Livingston off the roster, GSW is restricted to signing only both second-round picks and one minimum contract. With 14 players under contract, GSW would be $215K below the apron.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 3, 2019

In 2018-19, Cook averaged 14.3 minutes and 6.9 points in the regular season, as well as 11.4 minutes per game in the playoffs.

Between Satoransky, Portis and Ariza, the Wizards are losing a combined 37 points per game. Quinn Cook, as others have reported, has interest in returning to D.C. His scoring would be a relief for the Wizards' second unit, which is currently comprised of unknown young players. https://t.co/h7XjExS7St
— Ben Mehic (@BenMehicNBA) July 3, 2019

The decision comes as the Warriors agreed to terms with big man Willie Cauley-Stein, surely a sign that DeMarcus Cousins would likewise be out the door in due time. It's now assured that things won't ever be the same in the Bay, but a changing of the guard could mean a sneaky-good payday for the 26-year-old Cook.