Feb 13, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) defends LA Clippers guard/forward Ben Simmons (25) during the first half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

'He Might Be The League’s Worst Finisher At The Rim. Just Awful. But Hear Me Out': Golden State Warriors Insider Urges Team to Consider Signing Former No. 1 Pick

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 9:13 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors plan to reinforce their frontcourt depth, and Ben Simmons has been thrown in as a potential free agent target this offseason.

According to Golden State Warriors reporter Monte Poole, Simmons could be among the options for the Golden State Warriors when free agency begins on June 30 because of his size and low market value.

“He might be the league’s worst finisher at the rim. Just awful. But hear me out. He’s 6-foot-10, 240 pounds, still has some of his once-stunning athleticism and remains a strong, switchable defender,” Poole explained.

Los Angeles Clippers' Head Coach Reveals He Has to Remind Ben Simmons to be an Aggressive Scorer 2 Feb 13, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; LA Clippers guard/forward Ben Simmons (25) dunks over Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski (22) during the first half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

“He entered the NBA in 2016 as a point guard but has transitioned to center, finishing last season as a backup to Ivica Zubac with the Clippers. If Simmons aches for a redemption season, he could be a good value,” he concluded.

Golden State Warriors’ other frontcourt options

Besides Ben Simmons, Monte Poole also named Brook Lopez and Clint Capela as potential free agent candidates for the Golden State Warriors. They can also use the 41st overall pick of tomorrow’s NBA Draft to address their frontcourt needs.

Dec 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) warms up on the court before the game against the Denver Nuggets at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

“At age 31, the 6-foot-10 native of Switzerland has lost some of his bounce but remains a lob threat and one of the strongest rebounders in the league. The Warriors value Kevon Looney, but Capela is appreciably more athletic,” Poole said about Capela.

“At 7-foot-1, 280 pounds, he is an imposing paint presence on defense and an elite stretch-5 on offense. With the Bucks losing Damian Lillard to a torn Achilles’ tendon, they likely will engage in roster reshuffling. Lopez, 37, is older than Butler and Green but 17 days younger than Curry, so that is cause for a bit of caution,” he said about Lopez.