Injuries decimated the roster, with a January ACL tear to Jimmy Butler followed by injuries to Stephen Curry, Al Horford, and Moses Moody, ultimately derailing the campaign and ending any postseason hopes.
A late burst from Curry—scoring 35 points in a standout performance—showed the team’s championship potential, but the Warriors faded in the following game and their season concluded without a title run.
Attention now shifts to Kristaps Porzingis, who joined Golden State midseason and has become a focal point for the team’s future. His time in Bay Area has been productive, but his age and injury history, paired with a sizable contract, complicate a straightforward return.
Financial realities loom large. Porzingis may need to accept a substantial pay cut to stay, while Golden State considers options such as Curry’s potential extension and various roster moves, including the possibility of moving Draymond Green or even pursuing a superstar.
Porzingis himself has expressed appreciation for his time with the Warriors and indicated he will use the offseason to reassess his path, weighing fit, timing, and the financial landscape as the franchise maps its direction.
