Golden State’s wish list isn’t extensive in quantity, but the quality of these needs is enormous.

The Dubs have depth for days and role players for just about every archetype. What they don’t have, though, is a true co-star for Curry, a fellow member of the league’s elite who qualifies as a full-fledged difference-maker.

Or, given the caliber of names being tossed around, maybe we should go ahead and capitalize that as Difference-Maker. Because, as Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha reported for The Athletic, the Warriors “will explore” any available paths to “LeBron [James], Giannis Antetokounmpo (their dream scenario), impending free agent Paul George or a reunion with Kevin Durant.”