Recall that last February 5, the Warriors were clinging to ninth in the West. However, the trade for Jimmy Butler transformed their season. With Butler and Stephen Curry leading the charge, Golden State climbed to the No. 7 seed. They ousted Houston in a seven-game first-round thriller, and pushed into the conference semifinals before Curry’s hamstring injury derailed them against Minnesota. Though the run ended in disappointment, it proved the Warriors’ championship window remains wide open.

Offseason recap

This offseason, the franchise has been patient while restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga’s situation remains unresolved . Even so, the front office is eyeing depth additions, including free agent Al Horford to shore up the frontcourt. A reunion with defensive ace Gary Payton I

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