Does Nobody Want to Play for the Warriors?
The Warriors keep striking out on big-name free agents, and this time the hosts aren’t holding back on why. From Kevin Durant’s blunt refusal to return, to Kawhi, Paul George, LeBron, and Giannis all staying far away, this segment digs into a hard question: is Golden State actually a free agency destination anymore, or has that ship sailed?
The conversation gets heated fast, with the hosts debating whether star players are avoiding the Warriors on purpose, whether the Jimmy Butler trade only happened because Miami didn’t want to pay him, and whether the front office’s handling of the Draymond Green situation permanently damaged the franchise’s reputation around the league. A fired-up caller named Frank doesn’t hold back either, laying out his case for why “no one wants to play for the Golden State Warriors” and what he thinks needs to change before that flips.
Later, the crew shifts into LeBron James speculation, breaking down a hypothetical package deal involving Anthony Davis, whether that trade would actually be worth it, and why the hosts are split on whether the Warriors are even a real contender right now.
Topics discussed include:
Why NBA stars keep passing on the Warriors in free agency
The real story behind the Jimmy Butler contract extension
Fallout from the Draymond Green situation and its long-term impact
LeBron James rumors and a potential Anthony Davis trade scenario
Whether this offseason should be considered a disappointment
Do you think the Warriors are still a real free agency destination, or has that window closed? Drop your take in the comments.
0:00 – Warriors’ History of Whiffing on Stars (KD, Kawhi, LeBron)
1:03 – Is Golden State Even a Free Agency Destination?
5:11 – Caller Frank: “Nobody Wants to Play Here”
8:57 – 2027 Mock Draft and the Warriors’ Future
10:09 – LeBron + Anthony Davis Trade Scenario Debate
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Paul George and Lauri Markkanen were not free agents, and were not able to influence their respective front-offices, so they shouldn't be included. It's possible that both would be interested under normal conditions.
Maybe if we actually got a new coach and got rid of draymond maybe more players would be eager to play for GS. No other stars want to deal with those 2 mfs for a full season other than Steph apparently and we lucked up with jimmy the bag was the main reason he’s even here, the warriors wasn’t his first option either. IVE been over the Steph era, that championship window has closed and holding on to the old days is why it looks so bad now..they can’t move on but im more excited to see what Yaxel can become. Stop living in the past cuz the glory days are far behind us
Everyone knows Lebron isn’t coming but the Warriors FO
they old
Of course not. Why would they when the entire gameplay is pass the ball to Steph, and you have to put up with Draymond, and Steve Kerr will have you riding the bench unless you're a 6'1" guard…
No our front office has been the worst in the league this decade. Joe Lacob needs to sell the team, he needs to stop trying to be part of basketball operations, open his wallet and stfu
Warriors didn’t even bring in any free agents for the second straight season this is crazy
Took the Clutch Sports bait and now you’re soooo disappointed??? Some roller coasters you have to let people ride by themselves. I’ll get a churro and wait for you at the exit. I’m not riding every ride in the park.
#1Draymond ,#2 small ball on philosophy#3 Podz and Kerr for sure Nobody want to join the Warriors..
Once they resigned KERR …you get what you deserve it✨️
Lets be honest for the amount of taxes u pay as a player in CA its not worth it currently unless u in flashy LA the bay still needs some work done
It's because of triple single
People dont want to play with an entitled ball kicking roleplayer who thinks hes a star leader
The fans and the GM messed up their relationship with their only top FA to come here. KD didn't even want to come back here. They made it out that KD was the bad guy here
Myers said KD wasnt here in the beginning during their parade
One protected first rounder will get Davis stop making up trades they don’t want two picks
Kerr being an admitted communist with tds probably doesn't help
how is dunleavy still in charge man
Thank god he is not coming
This team should have blew up years ago. Trade Curry to a contender for a bunch of picks.
Lebron is going to Cleveland and that’s the best for every team in the NBA
Street Clothes and LeUnc 😂 it’s a farewell season.
Im sorry but we aneed a 25 a night guy along side steph i was so excited about passing the torch to poole and wiseman
Steph and giannis would of giving us at least 2 more chips
Brah yall kina hating are yall even fans at this point lol. Jimmy seems to love his time in the bay