"The Dubs have found something that works with their rotation. For the time being, the nightly casting call is over. Kerr is no longer frantically throwing things against the wall to see what sticks. It's not that anything stuck in particular he just stopped throwing. Jonathan Kuminga, the supposed bridge to the post-Curry future? His role is to keep his keister stuck to the bench. Buddy Hield, the sharpshooter acquired to replicate the splashy chaos of old? He's in the land of DNPs now, too."
"Fifteen percent of the Warriors' annual player payroll a number that is managed with exacting precision (the Dubs currently have $301,410 of room under the second salary cap apron, which they cannot go over) is healthy and not playing. Trade value? That's not Kerr's problem. Let Mike Dunleavy Jr. figure that one out. And best of luck to him. But the true absurdity of this operation is how temperamental this homeostasis is."
The Golden State Warriors have won three straight games, beating the Suns, Mavericks, and Magic, creating a sense of stability and improving on-court vibes despite off-court distractions. Coach Steve Kerr said the team is in a good place for now. The rotation has stabilized, with Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield relegated to limited roles and frequent benching. The franchise manages payroll with exacting precision, holding only $301,410 under the second salary-cap apron and carrying roughly 15 percent of payroll tied to healthy players who are not playing. That equilibrium remains fragile and contingent on health and matchups.
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