The Golden State Warriors' odds to win the NBA Finals have not changed despite attempting to replace Klay Thompson.
Golden State added three role players at the wing/guard spot -- De'Anthony Melton, Buddy Hield and Kyle Anderson -- in an attempt to build depth around Stephen Curry.
Plus, the defensively versatility that they gained by adding Melton and Anderson can't be understated, and it could be a way that Golden State sneaks back into the playoffs this season.The most obvious one-for-one replacement of Thompson is Hield, another elite 3-point shooter who spent last season with the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers.
Free agent De'Anthony Melton plans to sign a one-year, $12.8 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, sources tellWhile injuries limited Melton in the 2023-24 season, he's proven to be a solid defensive guard that can play both on and off the ball. This is key since Golden State waived Chris Paul this offseason and doesn't have a true backup for Curry in the rotation.
A key part of Minnesota's run to the Western Conference Finals last season, Anderson can be an initiator on offense as well as a stopper on the defensive end. He ended up drawing some of the Luka Doncic assignment against Dallas in the playoffs.
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