Golden State is navigating cap space while pursuing a veteran addition, with Kuminga unsigned as rival teams circle. Horford has reportedly given a verbal commitment to join, and Curry, Green, and GP2 are aligned on a reunion, signaling the Warriors’ willingness to add experience around an aging core. Suns, Kings, and Pelicans have flirted with sign-and-trade routes for Kuminga, widening the market and complicating Golden State’s path. The club is also weighing additional free-agent targets beyond Horford and GP2, aiming to keep the roster competitive now and in the near term.

Steph Curry’s push to bring GP2 back and Draymond Green’s buy-in point to a cohesive plan: keep the defensive and playmaking identity intact while layering in Horford’s floor-spacing and veteran savvy. Horford could give Golden State a versatile rim protector with post passing and outside shooting, a valuable dynamic with the current stars. The drama surrounding Kuminga underscores how delicate the Warriors’ balance is as they attempt to maximize both upside and immediate winning.