If the sides part ways, by contrast, it could signal …

Whether the Warriors re-emerge as a suitor, however, could depend on whether Steve Kerr is back as Golden State's coach after 12 seasons. If Kerr re-ups as coach of this team, that would be a very strong signal that the Warriors will try to assemble at least one more veteran-laden roster around Stephen Curry to try to contend. If the sides part ways, by contrast, it could signal the start of a real Bay Area overhaul .