4 overrated NBA offseason moves that will fail to move the needle

3. All of the Warriors signings (Buddy Hield, Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton)

A series of moves that likely won’t put the Warriors in contention. The moves make sense, especially given the loss of Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks. Hield, Anderson, and Melton are all veteran players who offer unique skill sets to help the team.

Hield helps fill the shooting void Thompson left, as he is tenth amongst active players in three-pointers made (1,924 makes). Anderson is a versatile offensive and defensive piece that the Warriors can use and he offers more veteran experience. Melton is a great 3 and D guard when healthy, but he battled injuries last season, so the hope is he comes back to form. 

The moves themselves aren’t bad, but the question is do these moves make the Warriors THAT much better than last season? Stephen Curry is not getting any younger and with the West having so many playoff contenders, he doesn’t have the co-star needed to put Golden State over the top. If these moves were coupled with a Lauri Markkanen trade, then it’s a different conversation. 

Curry also slowed down in the second half of last year and while he had a great Olympic run, it remains to be seen if he still has the ability to carry a team to a top-six seed in the West. These moves were to add depth, which is fine, but it still leaves Golden State with a concerning lack of firepower in the West.