The Golden State Warriors have a glaring issue that needs to be addressed after the 2025 NBA All-Star break: their lack of a veteran stretch-shooting big man who can also make a mark defensively. Despite landing Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, the Warriors’ frontcourt remains a concern, particularly with rookie Quinten Post still learning the ropes.¹
Post has been a pleasant surprise, averaging 7.5 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 48% from the field and 39.7% from downtown. However, his defensive limitations prevent coach Steve Kerr from giving him major minutes. The Warriors have relied on small-ball lineups featuring Draymond Green at center, but this isn’t a sustainable solution.
To fix this flaw, the Warriors need to find a reliable big man who can stretch the floor and defend. They attempted to pursue Nikola Vucevic at the trade deadline, but a deal didn’t materialize. With only $1.3 million below the first apron hard cap, the Warriors may need to get creative in the buyout market or explore other options.
Some potential solutions include Kelly Olynyk, Chris Boucher, or Daniel Theis, but it’s unclear if they’ll become available. The Warriors might need to dig deeper to find a hidden gem, similar to how they discovered Post.
