With the offseason heating up and roster changes looming, the Golden State Warriors may be eyeing a bold but calculated move: bringing in veteran forward Tobias Harris to boost their offensive firepower and add veteran depth to the roster.
After five seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, Harris became a free agent this summer. Though his massive contract with the Sixers was often criticized, his production remained steady—averaging 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and shooting nearly 49% from the field last season. For a Warriors team looking to return to championship form, Harris could be exactly the kind of versatile, unselfish scorer who fits Steve Kerr’s motion-heavy system.
What makes Harris intriguing to Golden State is his positional flexibility. At 6’8", he can slide between the 3 and 4 positions, defend multiple matchups, and provide consistent scoring without needing high usage. His ability to stretch the floor would open up the lane for Steph Curry and give Klay Thompson—or his eventual replacement—more room to operate.
Sources suggest the Warriors are exploring a sign-and-trade scenario or looking to carve out enough cap space to make an offer in the $12–15 million range—well below his previous $36 million/year salary but still significant. The challenge? Making the numbers work in a tight cap situation and beating out other suitors like the Pistons, Jazz, or Spurs.
There are risks, of course. Harris has often been labeled a quiet playoff performer, and Warriors fans won’t be quick to forget postseason underachievers. But in the right system—one built around movement, trust, and veteran leadership—he might be positioned to thrive.
This potential move may not generate the same headlines as a blockbuster trade, but it could prove to be a smart, strategic upgrade for a Warriors team trying to squeeze another deep run out of their championship core.
Stay tuned—Golden State may be preparing one more splash.
