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Warriors strengthen the benefits! It is revealed that the 26-year-old 3D champion is interested in working together again: Is it a perfect match for Curry to receive his first salary in one year?

7:25am, 19 May 2025【Basketball】

On May 17, NBA reporter Brett Segal wrote an article to analyze the Warriors' possible operations in the summer. In addition to strengthening the center position, the Warriors also need to strengthen the wings. The Warriors hope to introduce a player like Wiggins who can play multiple roles on the wing, who can play offense without the ball, and can also attack with the ball by themselves, and have defensive ability.

LeVere and Bruce Brown are two names that the Warriors deserve to pay attention to in this regard. LeVere has played for the Cavaliers and the Hawks this season, playing a total of 64 games, averaging 12.1 points and 3.4 assists per game, shooting percentage of 46.7% and three-point shooting percentage of 37.3%. The 6-foot-6-inch forward-guard swinger has always been a key weapon on the team's offensive end. The Warriors have been interested in Bruce Brown since he left the Denver Nuggets, and the team has been exploring trading avenues to get him over the past year. Bruce Brown played a big role in the Nuggets' season. If the Warriors get Brown, the team's defense is expected to be upgraded. The Warriors are also interested in Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith, who shot 43.1% from three-pointers this season and has been considered one of the most underrated 3D wingers in the NBA. As the Pacers are expected to cut some costs in the offseason to retain free agent Miles Turner, players like Nesmith, Nemhard, Obie Topin and McConnell are attracting attention from other teams in the league.

In addition, Melton is another target that the Warriors are very interested in. He played 6 games for the Warriors this season, averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.1%. In the two starts, he averaged 16.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game, and his three-point shooting percentage was 50.0%.

Unfortun was very sad that Melton suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his knee. In order to get out of the dilemma, the Warriors packaged Melton and traded it to the Nets for Schroeder. Melton has not played for the Nets this season. His contract will expire this summer and become a full free agent.

Sources said Melton had no malicious intentions in the Warriors' trading, and the two sides did have an interest in cooperation. This will likely require a one-year basic salary contract. Melton performed well with the Warriors before being injured and was promoted to the starter. In those two games, the Warriors defeated the Thunder and the Mavericks respectively. The healthy Melton has good performance in both offense and defense, and has certain organizational skills, which can share a lot of pressure for Curry in the backcourt.

If the Warriors buy at the bottom and sign Melton with a one-year minimum salary contract, they will undoubtedly upgrade the lineup. However, it is not ruled out that other teams are pursuing Melton. After all, Melton, before being injured, proved his value both in the Grizzlies, the Sixers and the Warriors. He is a very competent 3D defender with starting ability. The Warriors started this season very well, but they were in trouble starting with Melton's injury season reimbursement. Later, the Warriors were exchanged for Schroeder and Butler, and they actively made adjustments. In addition to strengthening the center this summer, if the Warriors can welcome Melton back, it will be better.