After losing Thompson, the Warriors could add another high-volume shooter by trading for the Utah Jazz star. Windhorst reported on Monday that Golden State has been “investigating” the feasibility of adding Markkanen.

Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. would undoubtedly need to give up several important assets in order to acquire the 27-year-old, although he may still pull the trigger on a deal and attempt to chase another championship with Stephen Curry.

Markkanen’s on-court impact is undeniable, as he blossomed into an All-Star after he joined the Jazz in a 2022 trade. Last season, he averaged 23.2 points and 8.2 rebounds to go along with a career-high 2.0 assists per contest. Markkanen also connected on 3.1 catch-and-shoot threes per game, the highest mark in the association (via NBA.com). Thompson ranked No. 3.

If Golden State is searching for a new starting shooting guard to replace Thompson, LaVine could become the team’s top priority. The Bulls guard still has three years left on his current deal, which includes a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

Given his exorbitant contract, the Warriors wouldn’t need to give up as much to acquire LaVine. In fact, Fischer reported on Sunday that Golden State receiving draft compensation in a LaVine deal is an option for the team.

While the 29-year-old struggled to stay on the court with Chicago last season, he’s still proven to be an athletic three-level scorer when healthy. LaVine appeared in 77 contests during his 2022-23 campaign, recording 24.8 points per game on 48.5/37.5/84.8 splits.

Gary Trent Jr. (Free Agency)

Although his scoring average dipped during the 2023-24 season, Gary Trent Jr. could replace Thompson as a cheaper option in the Warriors’ rotation. Trent has shown that he can stay consistent from behind the arc, as he’s never shot below 36 percent from three over the course of a full year since his rookie season.

His return to the Toronto Raptors could also be a bit less likely following Immanuel Quickley’s five-year, $175 million contract.

Trent’s not a lockdown defender by any means, but his shooting ability can offset his defensive limitations when playing alongside Curry. At 25 years old, his best basketball may also still be ahead of him.

Since the start of the 2020-21 season, Trent has connected on 38.3 percent of his 7.1 long-range attempts per game.