NBA: Predicting Where The Remaining Restricted Free Agents Will Land
Harrison Barnes, Golden State Warriors
Position: SF
Age: 24
2015-16 Stats: 30.9 minutes, 11.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.2 blocks
Even coming off a lackluster NBA Finals performance (9.3 points on 35% shooting from the field), Barnes is looking at a massive financial jump from his current rookie scale contract.
With all this money flying around, Barnes is still likely to command max contract money, despite his production and in spite of his age and potential.
The Warriors have assured the media that they will match any offer but this comes much more complicated if they are able to lure Kevin Durant to Oakland.
Assuming KD remains in Oklahoma City or signs elsewhere, the Warriors won’t think twice about matching on a guy they won’t be able to replace unless they deplete their roster to make room for someone else.
Prediction: Barnes stays in Golden State on a four-year max
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