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Nationals at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 27
Its Friday, June 27 and the Nationals (33-48) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (40-40). Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against José Soriano for Los Angeles.
The Angels have won the last three games as they enter this new series and seven of the past 10. For the Nationals, they are 1-3 in the previous four outings and 3-15 in the past 18.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Nationals at Angels
- Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
- Time: 9:38PM EST
- Site: Angel Stadium
- City: Anaheim, CA
- Network/Streaming: MASN, FDSNW
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Odds for the Nationals at the Angels
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Moneyline: Nationals (+138), Angels (-164)
- Spread: Angels -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Angels
- Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Jake Irvin vs. José Soriano
- Nationals: Jake Irvin, (6-3, 4.18 ERA)
Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts - Angels: José Soriano, (5-5, 3.39 ERA)
Last outing: 6.2 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts
- Nationals: Jake Irvin, (6-3, 4.18 ERA)
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Nationals and the Angels
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Nationals and the Angels:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Angels on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Nationals at Angels
- The Angels have won their last 3 home games against teams with worse records
- The Nationals have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.21 units
- The Angels have won three straight and four of the last five with Soriano pitching
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Montreal, Columbus Named Final Two Teams in Noah Dobson Sweepstakes
Insider reports suggest New York has narrowed down Noah Dobson sweepstakes to Montreal and Columbus
We expected some fireworks on draft day this year and it looks like we're about to get a massive move with the New York Islanders reportedly down to two suitors in a potential deal for defenceman Noah Dobson.
Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) on XNew, for @TheAthletic: Sources say the Noah Dobson sweepstakes is down to two teams ... Montreal and Columbus ... with a deal expected to come together soon 🔗⬇️
https://t.co/zPjwPPv4GR
https://t.co/zPjwPPv4GRWe had been hearing lots of rumors over the past few days as to who would land the 25-year-old Summerside native with the final two teams being the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets.
David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) on XColumbus and Montreal have been discussing their first rounders with teams. Habs have picks 16+17, Blue Jackets have picks 14+20. If a team trades one or both, a roster player may join the package. Voronkov may be in play from CBJ end.The deal could be huge for betting markets as one of the two teams will land a former 70-point producer at one point and could elevate a squad into playoff contention. This also opens the door for the Islanders to potentially trade up and draft their hometown kid James Hagens out of Boston College.
Montreal made the postseason this past year and with the addition of a player like Dobson, we could easily pencil them in to be playoff contenders once again. Columbus appeared to be a playoff team early in the season with a late season slide taking them out of the running.
The Blue Jackets with Dobson would certainly be in the playoff picture and could make them a great value bet to make the playoffs.
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Kings reportedly eyeing Russell Westbrook, Tyus Jones in NBA free agency
Kings reportedly eyeing Russell Westbrook, Tyus Jones in NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Kings are on the hunt for a point guard.
After trading Davion Mitchelllast offseason and then trading De’Aaron Foxto the San Antonio Spurs this past season, Sacramento’s options at the ‘one’ have been limited.
After NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Tuesday that the Kings were in the market for 31-year-old Dennis Schröder, The Athletic’s Sam Amick followed on Wednesday night that the Kings could be in the market for another pair of NBA veterans, Tyus Jones and Russell Westbrook.
“The Kings indeed have serious interest in veteran Dennis Schröder,” Amick wrote. “That is, of course, if he doesn’t get something done with the Detroit Pistons first (league sources say he’s been in talks on that front this week). Fellow free agents Tyus Jones and Russell Westbrook are also known to be options that the Kings are considering.”
Westbrook declined his option with the Denver Nuggets and Jones entered free agency after one season with the Phoenix Suns.
Jones signed a one-year deal with the Suns in 2024 and averaged 10.2 points and 5.3 assists per game – both were less than his season prior, which he played with the Washington Wizards.
The 29-year-old likely would fit in better with Sacramento given his age and the fact that the Kings still are planning to build around center Domantas Sabonis and forward Keegan Murray.
As for the former MVP Westbrook, the 36-year-old had his ups and downs with the Nuggets and averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game with Denver.
Both players could give the Kings significant help at the point guard position, as Malik Monk struggled as the designated ball-handler during the second half of last season. He had issues keeping possession of the ball and averaged a career-high 2.4 turnovers per game on the season, but an even worse 3.1 turnovers per game following the Fox trade in February.
Sacramento’s free agency hunt for a point guard is sure to be a busy one and that officially will start on June 30.
Analyzing every Nashville Predators first round NHL Draft pick: 2022-2024
While the Nashville Predators aren't the oldest franchise in the NHL, they have a lot of history of picking in the first round of the NHL Draft.
In its 27-year history, the Predators have selected 25 times in the first round. Amongst those first-round selections, some have had massive success in Nashville, others have found it elsewhere, and a few have been busts.
With the Predators picking fifth, 23rd and 26th overall in this year's draft, we take a look back at every first-round pick by Nashville.
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2022: Joakim Kemell (forward, 17th overall)
With the 17th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Predators selected the second-best European skater in the class, Finnish forward Joakim Kemell.
He played for JYP Jyväskylä in the Finnish Elite League during his draft year, scoring 23 points in 39 games. Kemell also played for Finland at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, scoring 12 points in seven games and winning a Silver Medal.
After being drafted, Kemell returned to JYP Jyväskylä, where he recorded 15 points in 43 games. He'd later join the Admirals toward the tail end of the season, scoring 14 points in 13 games.
Since arriving in North America, Kemell has made significant progress and has become one of the Admirals' top producers. This past season, he had 40 points in 65 games and eight points in 10 playoff games.
It was the second straight season in which Kemell registered 40+ points in Milwaukee. He also made his debut with the Predators last season, appearing in two games.
Based on Kemell's progress, this could really be a breakout year for the forward and he could possibly earn a full-time spot in Nashville.
2023: Matthew Wood (forward, 15th overall)
Matthew Wood was greeted by an ovation from fans as he was selected by the 2023 NHL Draft host, the Nashville Predators, when he was selected 15th overall.
At 6-foot-5-inches and 205 pounds from the University of Connecticut, which sounds more like an NBA lineup announcement, Wood scored 34 points in 35 games in his first collegiate season.
He'd spend two more years in the NCAA, playing with the Huskies for the 2023-24 season and scoring 28 points in 35 games. He transferred to the University of Minnesota for the 2024-25 season, recording 39 points in 39 games.
Wood also made his Predators debut last season, recording one point in six games.
Wood has been putting up consistent, strong numbers over the last three years in the NCAA. It'll be interesting to see if he can translate that play in a longer professional campaign next year, whether that be with Nashville or Milwaukee.
2023: Tanner Molendyk (defenseman, 24th overall)
A trade with the Edmonton Oilers in February 2023, sending Mattias Ekholm and a sixth-round pick to the Oilers for a first-round pick, a fourth-round pick, Tyson Barrie and Reid Schaefer, gave Nashville Tanner Molendyk at 24th overall.
Molendyk sold himself as an offensively minded defenseman, scoring 37 points in 67 games with the Saskatoon Blades in the Western Hockey League. He'd return to the Blades for the 2023-24 season, netting an impressive 56 points in 50 games.
This past season, he was traded from Saskatoon to the Medicine Hat Tigers. His production didn't fall off as he scored a combined 47 points in 49 games in the regular season. In the playoffs, he scored 20 points in 18 games, won the WHL Championship, and advanced all the way to the Memorial Cup Final.
Exhausting his junior eligibility, this is going to be a big year for Molendyk, arriving in the Predators system. He's proven to be a force in juniors, and if he can translate his game to the professional level, the sky is the limit for Molendyk.
2024: Yegor Surin (center, 22nd overall)
The future is slowly falling into place for the Predators after four strong first-round picks, capped off by Russian center Yegor Surin in 2024.
Selected 22nd overall, Surin spent the majority of his draft year with Yaroslavl Lokomotiv's junior team, scoring 52 points in 42 games and logging 108 penalty minutes.
With a 6-foot-2-inch, 198-pound build, he could be the center the Predators have been looking for.
He returned to Russia this season and played for Yaroslavl Lokomotiv's KHL team, achieving tremendous success. Surin scored 14 points in 41 regular season games, seven points in 19 games and won the Gagarin Cup at just 18 years old.
Surin still has one year left on his contract with Lokomotiv, which is set to expire on May 31, 2026.
Texas State to join Pac-12, giving conference 8 football members for FBS league
It's official: Texas State was invited to join the Pac-12 on June 27, giving it the eight football members required of FBS conferences. What to know:
Drummond reportedly picking up his option to stay with Sixers
Drummond reportedly picking up his option to stay with Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
CAMDEN, N.J. — Andre Drummond’s mind didn’t change over the last couple of months.
The veteran center will exercise his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season to stay with the Sixers, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported Friday.
Drummond indicated he’d likely return at his exit interview.
“There’s more work to do,” he said on April 13. “There’s stuff that’s missing that I haven’t completed here yet, which is winning at the highest level. And I still feel that way now. I think we still have the pieces to win at the highest level and think I can be a big part of that, too.
“So my plan is to come back. Obviously, whatever happens in the offseason, happens. But my immediate plan is to be back here.”
The other two Sixers with player options are Kelly Oubre Jr. ($8.4 million) and Eric Gordon (veteran’s minimum, $3.5 million). On Wednesday night, No. 3 pick VJ Edgecombe said that he’s “teammates now” with Gordon, who he’s played alongside on the Bahamian national team.
Drummond’s 2024-25 season was disrupted by a nagging left big toe injury. The 31-year-old big man played in 40 games and averaged 7.3 points and 7.8 rebounds.
Backup center has tended to be an important spot for the Sixers because of superstar Joel Embiid’s injury woes. Outside of Drummond, the Sixers are young at the position. Adem Bona will be entering his second NBA season next year and Johni Broome is now in the mix after going at No. 35 overall in the draft.
Padres at Reds Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 27
Its Friday, June 27 and the Padres (44-36) are in Cincinnati to begin a weekend series against the Reds (42-39).
Dylan Cease is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Nick Martinez for Cincinnati.
The Reds have won three of their last four including two of three against the Yankees. That said, they were smacked, 7-1, by New York when they last took the field Wednesday. San Diego has won four of their last five. They were off Thursday after taking two of three against the Nationals at Petco Park.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Padres at Reds
- Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
- Time: 7:10PM EST
- Site: Great American Ball Park
- City: Cincinnati, OH
- Network/Streaming: SDPA, FDSNOH
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Odds for the Padres at the Reds
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Moneyline: Padres (-140), Reds (+118)
- Spread: Padres -1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Reds
- Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Dylan Cease vs. Nick Martinez
- Padres: Dylan Cease (3-6, 4.43 ERA)
Last outing: 6/21 vs. Kansas City - 6.2IP, 1ER, 3H, 3BB, 4Ks - Reds: Nick Martinez (4-8, 4.40 ERA)
Last outing: 6/23 vs. Yankees - 1IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB, 1K
- Padres: Dylan Cease (3-6, 4.43 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Padres at Reds
- The Padres have won 4 of their last 5 games
- 4 of the Padres' last 5 games with the Reds have gone over the Total
- The Reds have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.77 units
- Elly De La Cruz is riding a 6-game hitting streak (11-26)
- Fernando Tatis Jr. is 3-18 over his last 5 games
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Padres and the Reds
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Padres and the Reds:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Diego Padres on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.
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Mets at Pirates: How to watch on SNY on June 27, 2025
The Mets open a three-game series with the Pirateson Friday at 6:40 p.m. on SNY.
Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...
Mets Notes
- Juan Soto is hitting .333/.487/.759 with 11 home runs, four doubles, 20 RBI, 26 runs scored, and 25 walks in 113 plate appearances over his last 26 games. His OPS for the season is up to .898
- Jeff McNeil is hitting .281/.340/.539 with six homers and five doubles in 100 plate appearances over his last 25 games. His OPS for the year is up to .835
- Jose Butto hasn't allowed an earned run since May 27, tossing 13.1 innings over 10 appearances during that span
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The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.
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Warriors, Kings 2025 NBA Summer League game dates, times, TV info released
Warriors, Kings 2025 NBA Summer League game dates, times, TV info released originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Following the conclusion of last night’s second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, basketball fans now can shift their focus to the NBA Summer League in the coming weeks.
The NBA released the Summer League schedule and TV broadcast information on Friday, which will take place from July 10-20 in Las Vegas.
While the Warriors will also compete in the seventh annual California Classic from July 5-8, Kings fans will have to wait until the Las Vegas event to watch new draft picks Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud take the floor in royal purple.
Golden State fans, on the other hand, will have plenty of opportunities to watch second-round draft picks Alex Toohey and Will Richard in action, though both the Warriors’ and Kings’ rosters are yet to be announced.
In addition to three California Classic matchups, the Warriors are set for the following matchups in Las Vegas:
- Friday, July 11 vs. Portland Trail Blazers at 8 p.m. PST (airing on ESPN2)
- Sunday, July 13 vs. Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. PST (ESPN2)
- Tuesday, July 15 vs. Memphis Grizzlies at 7 p.m. PST (NBA TV)
- Thursday, July 17 vs. Toronto Raptors at 7 p.m. PST (NBA TV)
Meanwhile, the Kings’ schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, July 10 vs. Orlando Magic at 4:30 p.m. PST (NBA TV)
- Saturday, July 12 vs. Chicago Bulls at 5 p.m. PST (NBA TV)
- Monday, July 14 vs. Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m. PST (ESPNU)
- Wednesday, July 16 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at 12:30 p.m. PST (ESPN2)
Both Sacramento and Golden State will play at least one more game in Las Vegas between July 18-20, which will be determined based on their results in the four prior contests. If either team qualifies for the playoffs between the top four teams, their fifth game will be a semifinal on Saturday, July 19. A win there means a berth for an extra, sixth contest in the Summer League championship game on Sunday, July 20.
All games will take place at either the Thomas & Mack Center or Pavilion on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas.
Blue Jackets Rumors: Waddell Looking At "Impact Moves"
The 2025 NHL Draft is just hours away, and Don Waddell holds two first-round picks. He prefers not to use them and to instead trade them to improve his team, so what will he do?
Another day, another rumor, and they won't stop until this is over.
RG.org's Marco D'Amico reports that the CBJ are not only interested in Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson, but have "been in on him for a while now," and that "it goes back to the trade deadline. He’s one of a few guys I know Don is following up on.”
D’Amico also says that Waddell is pushing hard for Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson, but Elliotte Friedman says the Jackets won't be players for Dobson.
Waddell told the media yesterday that he's had trade talks with a few teams and could move up 8th or higher range. He said yesterday, “We’ll make our hockey club better for today, but we’ve also got to guard the future. So, if we end up keeping both (first-round) picks and picking them, then we’ll get players for the future. I’m still pretty confident there’s something that’s going to break here before the draft, and if it happens, great. If it doesn’t, we’ll move forward."
One of D'Amico's sources also told him, “It’s no secret that Don wants to improve his goaltending. I know they’ve talked to the Canucks about [Thatcher] Demko before, but it seems like the Canucks may sign him to an extension. So what about [Arturs] Šilovs?"
The Canucks have a goalie problem of their own in that they have too many, so why not use one as trade bait? I suspect Šilovs is off the table, so would Waddel pursue Thatcher Demko? The American goaltender has had some injury concerns, but could still be a really good goalie.
Kevin Lankinen probably isn't going anywhere either.
With all this goalie talk, Waddell still has one problem - What to do with Elvis Merzļikins? That's the $5.4 million question.
If you follow the Columbus Blue Jackets, get ready for the next two days as the moves could make your head spin.
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Blue Jackets Acquire Brendan Gaunce From WildThe Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have acquired Brendan Gaunce from the Minnesota Wild today in exchange for forward Cameron Butler.
Daniil Tarasov Traded To Florida PanthersPierre LeBrun has reported that goalie Daniil Tarasov has been traded to the Florida Panthers today.
REPORT: NHL, NHLPA Set To Announce New CBA On FridayIf you're an old NHL fan like me, when CBA's are brought up, it immediately gives me anxiety. In 2004, an NHL lockout resulted in the cancellation of the entire season, which revolved around a salary cap. That lockout is the reason the Blue Jackets are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 25-26, instead of last season.
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‘It helped me be free’: Madison Keys on therapy, Donald Trump and her husband as coach
The Australian Open winner is ready for another tilt at Wimbledon after her injury heartbreak in last year’s tournament
Before she won her first grand slam tournament at the Australian Open in January, Madison Keys had spent more than a year talking to a therapist about her life rather than just her tennis career. “When I’d gone to see sports psychologists in the past it had been a little tunnel-focused on routines and big moments on the court,” she says on a sleepy Sunday afternoon in London. “So being able to talk to someone about broader life philosophies helped me get to the root of why I was feeling that way instead of just being uber-focused on decisive moments in a match.”
The 30-year-old American, who is ready for another tilt at Wimbledon, remembers some of the wayward suggestions that specialist sports psychiatrists would advise her to follow at crucial stages of a match. “It would be, like: ‘Make sure you look at your strings and do this specific thing and that’ll just help the nerves go away.’”
Continue reading...ICYMI in Mets Land: Here's what's next after Griffin Canning's injury; Jesse Winker update
Here's what happened in Mets Land on Thursday, in case you missed it...
- The Mets beat the Braves, 4-0, at Citi Field to move back into first place in the NL East
- Griffin Canning left the game in the third inning after suffering what the team believes is an Achilles injury
- Carlos Mendozais confident guys will step up in Canning's absence
- New York overcoming adversity is nothing new
- With Griffin out, Blade Tidwell is expected to join the Mets in Pittsburgh
- Here are five things to watch as the Mets face the Pirates during this weekend's three-game series
- Austin Warren and Dedniel Núñez were huge out of the bullpen on Thursday
- Mark Vientoswill be activated from the IL ahead of Friday's game
- Sean Manaeais on track to make his final rehab start early next week
- Jesse Winkerwill start a rehab assignment on Sunday
- Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Juan Sotoare finalists in All-Star Game voting
- Assessing the Mets at the halfway mark of the season
- WATCH: Mendoza discusses Canning's injury
- WATCH: Who will answer the call with Canning out?
Assessing Warriors' roster position-by-position ahead of 2025 NBA free agency
Assessing Warriors' roster position-by-position ahead of 2025 NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Wheels already are in motion. Texts are being sent, and calls are being answered.
Even before the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night, offseason chaos already woke up from its year-long slumber. Everybody is looking up at the champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and for the Warriors, a handful of other teams are in their way.
Their second star was added months ago in the form of Jimmy Butler. They also can’t run back the same exact roster and see themselves as immediate contenders. As the Warriors look to land on their final answer of what Jonathan Kuminga’s future is, only nine players from last season’s squad currently are under contract.
Kuminga will be given a qualifying offer by Sunday’s 2 p.m. PT deadline, giving them the chance to match any contract another team agrees to with him as a restricted free agent.
Teams officially can begin negotiating with players on Monday at 3 p.m. PT. Until then, here’s a look at the Warriors’ current roster days ahead of free agency.
Guards (3)
Shortly after Butler’s arrival, Brandin Podziemski settled into the starting lineup next to Steph Curry in the backcourt. Buddy Hield remained a Sixth Man, and then started the Warriors’ final nine games in the playoffs. That wasn’t as a Podziemski replacement, though.
Those three are the only guards under contract for the Warriors. Moses Moody can play shooting guard depending on what the roster is as well. The most notable loss from last season’s roster would be Gary Payton II, who is an unrestricted free agent.
Pat Spencer is a restricted free agent and still is two-way eligible, even after being converted to a standard contract late last season. After being signed by the Warriors to a two-way contract in February out of Australia’s NBL, Taran Armstrong is a restricted free agent who will play summer league for Golden State.
Forwards (4)
As mentioned, Moody is listed as a forward for this exercise. The Warriors’ entire offseason could be dictated by his draft classmate Kuminga, whose fit in the frontcourt remains an oddity.
Headliners here obviously are Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, the cerebral enforcers that make the Warriors’ new Big Three alongside Curry. The lone forward left is Gui Santos. The Warriors have a team option on Santos’ contract, but they will pick that up unless he’s part of a trade.
Kevin Knox is a name to watch at the back end of the roster. He’s a restricted free agent the Warriors could re-sign on a cheap contract. His attitude and development earned praise from the staff and front office. Braxton Key was converted to a standard contract for the playoffs and remains two-way eligible, as does Jackson Rowe, who will play summer league for the Warriors.
Centers (2)
Yes, Green remains the best five-man on the roster. Yes, he still will see minutes there. No, the Warriors don’t want Draymond to be their starting center.
And all of this feels like the same track on a loop.
Trayce Jackson-Davis and Quinten Post are the Warriors’ centers under contract, giving the position a giant question mark yet again. Going into Year 3 as a second-round pick, Jackson-Davis’ contract is non-guaranteed. Post has a team option entering his second season after being taken in the second round of last year’s draft that will be picked up.
Then there’s the possible reality of saying goodbye to one of the most respected Warriors in a long, long time. Kevon Looney always is a forever Warrior and fan favorite. Looney is an unrestricted free agent after a decade with the Warriors.
Rookies (2)
One second-round pick became two for the Warriors when general manager Mike Dunleavy traded the No. 41 overall pick to the Phoenix Suns for No. 52 and No. 59. The Warriors landed on forward Alex Toohey from the NBL at 52, but Dunleavy wasn’t done making moves. He liked Florida shooting guard Will Richard enough to move up three spots, taking him at No. 56.
Dunleavy after the draft said Toohey, 21, and Richard, 23 in December, could both possibly have roster spots at the start of the season. There’s always a strong chance one of the two is signed to a two-way deal, but having cheap contracts on your books from young players that can crack the rotation would be a draft dream for the Warriors.