“If he takes the qualifying offer, the Warriors are f—ked from a team-building standpoint, because they need to get him on a deal where they can trade him,” the executive said to the Athletic.

Returning to the Golden State Warriors doesn’t seem to be an option, despite him being a restricted free agent.

Golden State wants a first-round pick in return.

Are NBA players underpaid? Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry argues yes. The greatest shooter in NBA history said Thursday on Complex’s “360 With Speedy” that because the league’s current CBA doesn’t allow for current players to invest in league and team equity, players are leaving money on the table.

“I’m nowhere close to that (retirement) though,” Curry said Thursday.

Now 37 and entering his 17th season, one of the few milestones left for him to check off is suiting up alongside his brother.

After eight games in two cities, the Warriors concluded their Summer League schedule on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Chris Mañon to a two-way contract,” the organization announced Thursday.

Smart brings the Lakers exactly what they desperately need: an elite defender at the guard position to pair with Luka Doncic and, at times, Austin Reaves.