How can the Warriors strengthen the inside? The team reporter recommends signing Simmons, and there are two centers to consider

June 25th News The Golden State Warriors' offseason reinforcement plan is gradually becoming clear, and an unexpected name suddenly appears on the signing radar - Ben Simmons. According to NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Monte Poole, the former All-Star player may become a potential choice for the Warriors to fill the center position when the free agent market opens.

"It may have been one of the worst finishers in the league, and the ability to finish at the basket is really terrible," Poole pointed out frankly in the article, "but don't rush to deny it - he is 2.08 meters tall and weighs 109 kg, and his skeleton and athletic foundation are still there. He is still a strong defender and has the ability to switch to multiple positions."

Simmons originally entered the league as a genius point guard, but has quietly transformed in recent years. In the 2024-25 season, he played for the Nets and the Clippers, and played the role of Zubac as a substitute center in the Clippers. Despite averaging only 22 minutes of playing time, he still contributed 5 points, 5.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds, and his shooting percentage remained at 52%.

Poole's analysis believes that if Simmons desires a "redemption season" to re-prove himself, he is very likely to become a player the Warriors can sign at a relatively low price. The age of 28, the adaptability of the transformation center, and the remaining defensive and organizational capabilities make him still valuable under a specific system.

In addition to Simmons, Poole also mentioned that Hawks center Capela and Bucks' Brooke Lopez are also center candidates worthy of attention in the free market. Capela is good at rebounding and eating cakes, while Lopez can provide reliable franchise protection and outside three-point threats.

For the Warriors, pursuing Simmons is undoubtedly a big bet. What is betting on whether his remaining athletic talent and defensive ability can be activated under the Warriors system, and what is bet on whether he can truly accept and compete with the role of a blue-collar center. For Simmons, Golden State may be the next stop in his career redemption journey. This may be an adventure that takes everyone's needs and goes in both directions.