Golden State Warriors starting lineup and depth chart for 2024-25 NBA season: Predicting Steve Kerr’s rotation plans with 4x champs
The Golden State Warriors had a busy offseason, moving on from two aging big-name players and adding proven depth pieces. Despite the franchise's efforts, it couldn't make a major splash in the trade market. Thus, coach Steve Kerr's squad appears to be primarily banking on its young prospects' continued development entering the 2024-25 NBA season.
Golden State lost a longtime member of its core, four-time NBA champion shooting guard Klay Thompson, to the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. Reserve big man Dario Saric also departed to the Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, the organization waived veteran point guard Chris Paul to clear up cap space.
The Warriors ultimately replaced them with two-way guard De'Anthony Melton, sharpshooter Buddy Hield and point forward Kyle Anderson, rounding out their bench rotation. They also drafted center Quinten Post No. 52 in this year's draft.
Those moves alone may not be enough to get Golden State back to the playoffs after finishing 10th (46-36) in the Western Conference last season. However, the team still has two-time MVP point guard Steph Curry and four-time All-Star forward Draymond Green, one of the league's premier defenders.
Meanwhile, its 2023 draft picks, shooting guard Brandin Podziemski and big man Trayce Jackson-Davis could take sophomore leaps after enjoying standout rookie seasons. Fourth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga also remains a prime breakout candidate after flashing his two-way potential over the past three years.
On that note, here is how the Warriors' 2024-25 depth chart appears to be shaping up ahead of next month's training camp:
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Steve Kerr satisfied with Warriors' offseason, anticipating competitive training camp
Earlier this month, Steve Kerr reflected on Golden State's busy offseason and optimistically forecasted its 2024-25 campaign.
The veteran coach noted that his squad should be able to overcome the difficult loss of Klay Thompson.
"We still have a chance to have a great year, to do a lot of damage," Kerr said. "Steph and Draymond still are playing at a high level. And as much as we hate to lose Klay, we feel we have a lot of young players who are ready to take on bigger roles."
Kerr later acknowledged that the Warriors' front office struck out on trading for another star after being connected to Lauri Markkanen and Paul George. However, he added that the franchise still had a "good summer" by adding depth.
Kerr concluded by expressing excitement about his team's expected competitive training camp battle for roster spots and playing time.
"I love competition in camp," Kerr said. "I love to be able to say, 'Jobs are available. Go earn it!' That sets you up for a good camp, and I think a tone for a good season, too."
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