At this time of the NBA offseason, most teams have a lot of questions. The back end of most rosters is open, as unsigned veterans float around, weighing options, and rookies and young journeymen prospects look for homes.
It seemed likely that the Golden State Warriors would have a rather long offseason. They had a mid-level exception to spend - though they were hesitant to do so - and there were numerous players on the market who deserved strong consideration for it. They had their own free agents to consider, and a dearth of available veterans who would likely sign for the minimum if it meant a chance to win a title.