The Warriors have already done the heavy lifting, and after winning a second title in an unmatched three-year span of success, Golden State will head into the 2017 offseason looking to solidify its place as the NBA’s latest dynasty.
If this offseason goes to plan, the Warriors’ core four should be together at least another two years — Klay Thompson can become a free agent after the 2018-19 season, but it is going to take some creative general managing and a sacrifice from the Warriors’ latest addition to that core, Kevin Durant, to keep Thompson.
Golden State was able to sign Durant last year because of a massive jump in the NBA’s salary cap following the influx of money from a new television deal.