The Golden State Warriors still possess one of the NBA’s greatest icons in Stephen Curry. Even at this stage of his career, Curry remains one of the most electrifying superstars in basketball when healthy. Unfortunately, injuries limited him to just 43 games this past regular season, underscoring the urgent need for reinforcements around him.
With Curry sidelined for stretches and the broader roster battered by injuries, the Warriors missed the playoffs entirely, watching the postseason from home for the first time in recent memory. Now, as the offseason begins in earnest, the front office is laser-focused on building a legitimate supporting cast capable of maximizing Curry’s remaining championship window.
Assistant General Manager Larry Harris provided rare insight into that plan during a recent appearance on the Ryen Russillo Show. His comments reveal a clear, aggressive mandate from ownership to transform the roster.
The Search for a True Second Star
Harris detailed the long-standing directive from Warriors owner Joe Lacob: identify and acquire a high-level scoring threat who can serve as the team’s second-best offensive option.
“The past couple of years and even leading up to that, Joe’s mandate is ‘Can we find a player that can be our second-best player?’” Harris explained. “And that’s nothing against Draymond Green, but second-best player meaning a scoring option, just something that can alleviate pressure off of Steph and how much scoring we rely on him.”
Lacob, according to Harris, has consistently pushed the front office to “go big game hunting every year” without rushing into detrimental contracts. That philosophy remained unchanged this season, even as the team pursued high-profile targets like Jimmy Butler.
Butler’s acquisition would have provided exactly the kind of secondary creation and scoring punch the Warriors crave. However, the veteran forward is expected to miss the early portion of next season while recovering from a torn ACL suffered this year. His absence would once again place a massive offensive burden squarely on Curry’s shoulders — a load the 38-year-old superstar should not have to carry alone if Golden State hopes to contend.
Trades Are the Clear Path Forward
Harris made it evident that meaningful roster improvement will likely require bold trades rather than passive roster tinkering. The Warriors possess attractive assets that could facilitate a major swing, and they are reportedly among the teams monitoring superstar availability.
Golden State has been linked to a potential pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose availability could trigger one of the biggest trade sagas of the summer. While the Milwaukee Bucks are expected to field numerous offers, the Warriors’ package — built around future draft capital, young talent, and salary-matching pieces — positions them as serious players in any high-stakes conversations.
Even if a deal for Antetokounmpo does not materialize, Harris’s comments suggest the front office will remain proactive in targeting other star-level offensive creators. The goal is straightforward: surround Curry with enough firepower to reduce his nightly usage and elevate the team’s overall ceiling.
Offensive Struggles Highlight the Need
This past season, the Warriors ranked just 19th in the league in offensive efficiency. That middling output is unsustainable for a franchise with championship aspirations, especially as Curry enters the later years of his Hall of Fame career. Improving the attack will require both better health from Curry and the addition of dynamic scoring threats who can create their own shots and draw defensive attention away from the two-time MVP.
Harris’s appearance on the Russillo Show served as a transparent signal: the Warriors are not content to stand pat. They intend to hunt difference-makers aggressively, understanding that Curry’s elite playmaking and shooting remain elite when supported correctly.
As the offseason heats up, all eyes will be on Golden State’s front office. With Lacob’s “big game hunting” mentality guiding the process and Harris helping steer the ship, the Warriors appear poised to chase the kind of franchise-altering move that could return them to title contention.
The clock is ticking on Curry’s prime. If the organization executes its plan effectively, the next chapter in the dynasty’s story could be one of its most compelling yet.