Ben Simmons move looks clearer for Warriors after free agency revelation

Key Points:

• Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. confirmed the team is prioritizing talent over availability in their offseason roster decisions, accepting risks related to player health.
• The Warriors have re-signed injury-prone veterans Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, who played a combined 77 games last season, and De'Anthony Melton, who missed significant time due to injury over the past three years.
• This talent-over-availability approach makes pursuing Ben Simmons, who has played only 108 games in five seasons due to injuries but offers size, ball-handling, and defense, a logical next step for the Warriors.
• Simmons, a former three-time All-Star and Rookie of the Year, aims to return to the NBA on a minimum contract, with the Warriors potentially viewing him as a valuable 20-minute per game rotation player despite his recent injury struggles.
• Dunleavy’s remarks suggest the Warriors are willing to gamble on Simmons’ recovery and talent as they navigate a transitional period not focused on rebuilding or immediate championship contention.