Warriors Eyeing Two Helpers for Curry! Targeting Niang and Olynyk – U.S. Media Hopes for Minimum Dea

　　The Golden State Warriors have struck out on superstar chasing this offseason, missing both Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James. But with Stephen Curry’s prime ticking away, the front office isn’t done yet. According to NBA insiders Jake Fischer and Brett Siegel, the Dubs are now zeroing in on two veteran forwards with outside shooting chops: Georges Niang and Kelly Olynyk. The hope? Snag them on minimum contracts.

　　So far, the Warriors have been unusually quiet in free agency—one of the few teams yet to sign a new player. They did lock up Kristaps Porzingis and Draymond Green to extensions, plus rookie Yaxel Lendeborg won Summer League MVP, but there are still two roster spots open. To lighten Curry’s load, the team is turning to minimum-salary vets (around $3.8 million), targeting Niang and Olynyk to boost frontcourt depth and floor spacing.

　　Niang, 33, is a 6'6" forward. Last season he played 28 games, averaging 12.1 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 44.1% from the field and a blistering 41.3% from three. That kind of shooting threat? It gives Curry room to operate—imagine defenses having to respect both.

　　Olynyk, 35, is a 13-year veteran stretch big man/center. In 42 games with the Spurs last season, he put up 3.2 points and 1.8 rebounds. Siegel says the Warriors have had their eyes on Olynyk for the past two or three years. His experience and passing vision? A perfect fit for their system.

　　But here’s a twist. Olynyk was recently spotted touring the Louvre in Paris with Spurs teammates Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Since he’s an unrestricted free agent and still hanging out with his old crew a month into the offseason, folks are wondering: maybe he’d rather re-sign with San Antonio on a minimum deal than head to the Bay Area.

　　With Jimmy Butler still recovering, the Warriors’ backcourt has Gary Payton II and De'Anthony Melton as solid options. But the frontcourt? It’s crying out for a scoring spark. Whether they land Niang or Olynyk—or both?—it won’t erase the sting of missing superstars. Still, these two savvy, stretch forwards would be valuable bench pieces over a long season. The front office plans to stay patient and wait for the right puzzle piece.