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Warriors and Timberwolves Pitch Rui Hachimura as Top Remaining Free-Agent Forward

Their interest could trigger a multi-team bidding contest driven by roster fit, salary-cap maneuvers, Lakers trade decisions

Overview

  • The Warriors and Timberwolves, which contacted Hachimura’s representatives on Friday, July 3, were reported by NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer to have actively pitched the forward.
  • Hachimura boosted his market value with an efficient 2025–26 regular season and a playoff stretch in which he averaged roughly 17.5 points while delivering outstanding shooting from the field and three-point range.
  • Other teams, including the Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs, have been mentioned as potential suitors in coverage that highlights Hachimura as the top remaining forward on the open market.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers remain a possible destination but face limited cap space after early free-agent moves and would likely need to make trades to create the room required to re-sign him.
  • How this plays out could change team plans: Golden State’s interest factors into how it balances role-player shooting versus higher-profile pursuits, and any multi-team bidding could push Hachimura toward the highest fit and offer.