Net loss of 81 points! The first strengthening in the offseason! Did the Warriors find a "treasure"?

The offseason has also started for a while, and the trading market has gradually calmed down. The reinforcement tasks of most teams in the league have been almost done, but the Warriors are still waiting and watching. In the words of GSW Ball Report, the Warriors are the only team that has not done anything in the free agent market. Long ago, the Warriors claimed to find an opportunity to send Kumingga away and sign veteran Horford in the free market to improve their combat effectiveness in the inside. As a result, not only did they not be able to send it out to Kumingga, but Horford was also unable to get it. The US media said that Kumingga is expected to renew his contract with the Warriors and will consider leaving until the closing date of next year's transaction, while Horford is still considering the ownership of his next home, whether to choose the Warriors, the Nuggets, or to retire directly.

Of course, if we are more rigorous, the Warriors did not get nothing in this offseason. Their first strengthening and the only strengthening so far were through Durant's 7-side trade, plus the draft, they won two second-round picks this year, one was Alex Tuxi, who ranked 22nd in the second round, and the other was Will Richard, who ranked 26th in the second round. Generally speaking, it is indeed difficult for a second round pick to shine in the NBA main competition, but it is not without a chance. Warriors general manager Dunleavy said: Considering our salary structure, the potential value of these low-couples is very important. Just like Santos, Teres, and Quentin before, digging more of these players is more critical to us than other teams, and of course they all have the possibility of entering the rotation lineup. Among the two rookies selected by the Warriors, Tuxi, the tallest pick, is 20 years old and 2.03 meters tall. He plays as a striker. He has played in the Australian League in the past few years. He played with the Sydney Kings last season, and averaged 23 minutes per game, contributing 10.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks. The draft report shows that Tuxi is an all-round player. He is good at rushing into the inside and can also hit open three-pointers. His defense is very impressive and he has the opportunity to develop into a variety of players. Dunleavy said that Tuxi is suitable for playing No. 4 for the Warriors. He has the flexibility to play multiple positions, is very functional, and can create many defensive opportunities. This is consistent with the defensive style of players such as Draymond, Jimmy, and Boger in the Warriors system. He is a frontcourt player.

There is no doubt that the Warriors have great expectations for this second round pick, but Tuxi's performance in the first two games of the summer league was disastrous. In his debut against the Heat, Tuxi played 24 minutes, scored 1 of 5 shots, scored 6 points, 6 rebounds, 4 turnovers and 3 fouls, with a plus-minus value -34 the lowest in the game. In the second game against the Trail Blazers, Tuxi played 23 minutes, scored 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 mistakes, with a plus-minus value of -47, the lowest in the game. After two games, Tuxi lost as much as 81 points on the field. What is reflected in the game is that Tuxi is not good at playing games of NBA, and the field is soft and the shooting is not stable enough. It seems that the Warriors' dream of scrambling lottery tickets at a low pick cannot be fulfilled. However, another second-round pick performed much better. Richard averaged 13 points per game in the first three games of Summer United, but his positioning is a short guard, and obviously he doesn't get too many opportunities in the regular season.

After trading Kumingga and introducing Horford failed, the Warriors set their sights on new candidates. According to NBA reporter Brett Siegel, the Warriors began to pursue Seth Curry and Ben Simmons with all their might. Something interesting! If Curry joins, he can join forces with his brother, and Simmons is now like a sleeping lion. He needs to be activated in specific conditions to play a role. If Simmons still cannot play aggressively and dare not take the initiative to attack after coming to the Warriors, then this Warriors lineup will be very funny. The contract renewal of Kumingga, signing Simmons, and dream-chasing Green, Butler, Curry, four-star shooting! Five people were on the court at the same time, and the first four people had no desire to shoot, so they could swing Curry. If another Westbrook is created, it will be a decisive victory.

When talking about future reinforcement plans, Dunleavy said that the team will look for players with shooting ability in the frontcourt, while the backcourt will focus on strengthening defensive ability. It depends on which player who has trade rumors with them, Horford, Paul, Westbrook, Simmons, and Curry Jr., got first. It is worth mentioning that Curry is still very confident in their core lineup. Curry said in an interview: "Under health, the existing core lineup is enough to compete with any opponent." Curry emphasized, "Last season's final stage and the divisional semi-finals have proved our competitiveness. Now we only need to make minor repairs and make up for the existing lineup." After Butler joined, the Warriors ranked among the top three in the last 30 regular season net efficiency. Next season, can this Warriors still stand out in the Western Conference where the heroes compete for the top?