The Golden State Warriors are expected to make an aggressive run at signing combo guard Anfernee Simons or Collin Sexton in free agency, according to a report by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. In his latest mock draft, Siegel included plenty of other trade and free agent rumors. He predicted the Dubs would selected Arizona combo guard Brayden Burries with the 11th overall pick, citing the team’s desire to add a rookie who can contribute immediately and help solidify the backcourt. If the Warriors target
a wing or big with the pick (either through the draft or trade), however, Siegel noted that Golden State is making waves that they will add a legit combo guard this offseason.
“Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton are two early names league sources have described as key Warriors targets as unrestricted free agents this summer utilizing the mid-level exception,” Siegel writes. “The Dubs intend to add an impactful guard who can play on or off the ball alongside Steph Curry.”
It’s easy to see how either Simons or Sexton would fit with the Warriors. Both players are excellent scorers who can also space the floor as shooters. They could lead Golden State’s offensive attack when Curry is out and seemingly fit in well alongside him as well. It’s a role that Jordan Poole excelled in with the team, especially in the 2022 championship run, and one that the team has been unable to fill since.
Despite the offensive fit, dedicated what would likely be the full mid-level exception to either Simons or Sexton would mark a significant shift in roster-building strategy from the Warriors. Simons and Sexton are both smaller guards who struggle mightily on the defensive end. Besides Poole and Chris Paul (who was acquired in a contract dump trade for Poole), the Dubs have avoided dedicated much cap space to offense-first guards like that.
Of course, the Warriors have made it clear that they need to change things up after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. The team’s lack of offensive firepower around Curry was embarrassing and is likely leading to the shift in strategy.
Sexton has averaged 18.3 points per game in his career and recorded 15.4 points, 3.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.1 turnovers on 48.5%/40.1%/85.5% shooting in 23.7 minutes per game this past season in 68 games between the Hornets and Bulls. The 27-year old has never appeared in an NBA postseason game.
Simons was also traded to the Bulls at the deadline earlier this year by a contender. He finished the season averaging 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 turnovers on 44.0%/38.5%/89.6% shooting in 24.9 minutes per game across 55 contests.
