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Golden State Warriors Could Add Former Rookie of the Year After Reported Interest

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 1:03 PM ET

It's been almost three weeks since the NBA free agency period opened up, and the Golden State Warriors have graded out with the worst offseason thus far.

Entering the summer, the Warriors' biggest headline was Jonathan Kuminga as a restricted free agent. The 22-year-old forward remains unsigned, which has left Golden State from making any other moves.

Kuminga wants two things: a chance to achieve his All-Star potential and a nice payday.

The Warriors aren't in a position to pay a young player based on potential. Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green leave the franchise in a position to win a title, but not without win-now moves to capitalize on the latter years of their careers.

Whether it be a return to the Bay Area for a shorter term, or a sign-and-trade -- the Warriors coming to a conclusion on Kuminga's situation will allow them to explore additional deals to add shooting, size and depth.

Golden State has recently been linked to a nine-year NBA veteran and former Rookie of the Year winner. According to Jake Fischer, in a recent Bleacher Report live stream, the Warriors are among a few teams showing interest in Malcolm Brogdon -- a top free agent guard.

Brogdon spent last season with the rebuilding Washington Wizards. At this juncture in his career, he's better off playing for a winning team with a chance to contribute and add depth.

On top of the Wizards undergoing a youth movement, they don't have the roster space to return Brogdon at the moment.

With a likely move in free agency, Brogdon joining a win-now team makes sense, and joining the Warriors would allow him the chance to compete for a title.

Brogdon -- a Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year award winner -- is also receiving interest from the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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