In this cap-sheet deep dive, Rich looks one year beyond the proposed Kawhi Leonard-LeBron James-De'Anthony Melton offseason plan to answer an important question:
Would the Warriors still have flexibility in Summer 2027?
Using projected salary-cap figures, Rich examines whether Golden State could create enough cap space to pursue a maximum-level unrestricted free agent such as Donovan Mitchell, and what additional moves might be required to get there.
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Topics include:
• Why future flexibility matters before making blockbuster trades
• The cost of acquiring Kawhi Leonard
• Why keeping the 2026 No. 11 pick remains important
• The value of obtaining a second first-round pick from OKC or Charlotte
• Projected discounts for aging stars
• Draymond Green and Moses Moody cap implications
• Donovan Mitchell as a benchmark free-agent target
• Jaylen Brown trade possibilities
• Brandon Miller, Bilal Coulibaly and other future scenarios
• Whether the Warriors can realistically get younger while remaining competitive
This episode is a continuation of the ongoing Warriors offseason roster-construction series, exploring how today's decisions could impact championship opportunities two summers from now.
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