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Lauri Markkanen (Trade)

After losing Thompson, the Warriors could add another high-volume shooter by trading for the Utah Jazz star. Windhorst reported 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 to acquire the 27-year-old, although he may still pull the trigger on a deal 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 game. Markkanen also connected on 3.1 catch-and-shoot threes per game, the highest mark in the league (via NBA.com). Thompson ranked No. 3.

Zach LaVine (Trade)

If Golden State is searching for a new starting shooting guard to replace Thompson, LaVine could be an option. The Bulls guard still has three years left on his current deal, which includes a nearly $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

Given his exorbitant contract, the Warriors likely wouldn't need to give up as much to acquire LaVine. In fact, Fischer reported Sunday that Golden State might be able to receive draft compensation in a LaVine deal.

While the 29-year-old struggled to stay on the court with Chicago last season, he's an athletic, three-level scorer when healthy. LaVine appeared in 77 contests during his 2022-23 campaign and averaged 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 extension.

Trent isn't 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.