The Golden State Warriors, coming off a season where they missed the playoffs for only the second time in more than a decade, did not make any big moves in the offseason that were initially rumored. Despite speculation about potential trades for players like Lauri Markkanen or Paul George, the team opted for smaller additions. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. expressed confidence that the additions made in the offseason, including De’Anthony Melton, Buddy Hield, and Kyle Anderson, would help propel the Warriors back to the top of the Western Conference.

Dunleavy acknowledged the impatience within the franchise to succeed given their time horizon but emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline in the decision-making process. With the absence of key players like Klay Thompson and Chris Paul, the team will look towards veteran leaders like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, as well as emerging talents such as Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and Tracy Jackson-Davis to step up and contribute.

Coach Steve Kerr expressed optimism about the team’s potential for the upcoming season, despite the challenges of integrating new players and filling the scoring void left by Thompson. He highlighted the positive energy within the team during summer workouts and believes that the Warriors are stronger than people may perceive.

The Warriors will kick off their training camp next week in Hawaii, a change of scenery that is welcomed by the team. This trip marks their first visit to Hawaii since 2007, offering players a chance to focus on training and bonding as a team. According to Dunleavy, the team will not be dealing with any major injury concerns at the start of the training camp.

Additionally, the team is in discussions with representatives of promising young players like Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody regarding contract extensions before the October 21 deadline. Dunleavy expressed the team’s intention to retain both players beyond the upcoming season if deals are not reached by the deadline.