Harrison Barnes’ free agency has generated plenty of interest and more than a little anxiety for some Warriors fans. Some of that concern stems from the uncertainty around the possibilities and process that are key factors in his restricted free agency experience.
I will do my best to fully explain what could happen without getting too deep in the weeds.
Replacement Value
One of the larger questions surrounding Barnes’ free agency is whether he will be worth his next contract. On a basic level, he will be because the price for even a starting-quality player (much less an above-average one) is going to skyrocket in the very near future.