Basic salary? Team reporter revealed that Melton is expected to return to the Warriors! Perfectly fit Cole s pass-and-cut system

Warriors Slater brings news that 26-year-old 3D defender Melton has the possibility of returning to the Warriors with a basic salary contract and working with Curry again. The Warriors just finished the season was full of ups and downs, and they had a great record of 12-2 at the beginning. Melton had just joined the team shortly after that. Although he only played 6 games, his outstanding performance was eye-catching. However, the injury suddenly hit him, causing him to be reimbursed for the season.

Melton and Curry started together only two games, but both wins are of great significance. One was to beat the Thunder away, and the other was when Clay returned to Chase Center, the Warriors beat the Mavericks. In these two games, Melton made a good three-pointer, hitting a total of 7 three-pointers, averaging 16.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Unfortunately, he suffered an ACL injury at the end of the game against the Mavericks.

Last offseason, the Warriors signed Melton with a one-year middle-class special contract. Now team reporter Slater believes that the team may sign him back with a lower salary this year, thinking Melton will be the right candidate for the veteran's basic salary, which is very attractive to the Warriors. After Melton's season reimbursement, the Warriors traded his contract for Schroeder from the Nets, and Schroeder was sent away in a big deal involving Jimmy Butler.

At present, the Warriors were unfortunately eliminated in the second round of the playoffs in the just-concluded season. Despite this, they also have many highlights this season, such as achieving the "Black Seven Miracle" and successfully advancing. In terms of lineup, the Warriors are facing problems such as tight salary space and urgently need some cost-effective players to enrich the lineup. Whether Melton can return to the Warriors depends on his relationship with the team, and on the other hand, there is uncertainty about his recovery from injury.

In my opinion, if Melton could return to the Warriors with a minimum salary, it would be a good deal. From the perspective of the Warriors, the team now has many problems in the backcourt; for example, Hilder's defense is not very good, Moody's offensive performance is average, Payton Jr.'s shooting is unstable, and Pojemsky is still too young. When Melton played for a short time, he played excellent strength, able to shoot three-pointers to expand space, and could also take on heavy responsibilities in defense, and cooperated well with Curry. If he comes back, he will be able to make up for the shortcomings in the backcourt and be perfectly competent in the role of leading and defending people from the outside.

And if the Warriors want veterans such as Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green to get full rest in the regular season, each roster will need to play a role. If Melton recovers well, he will provide strong support on both offense and defense, and Cole's pass-through and cut system will also run smoother.

From external factors, Melton suffered an ACL injury, which really makes people worry about his physical condition. However, it is not a big risk to sign him with a basic salary. If he could return to his pre-injury, the Warriors would have made a lot of money. Besides, when Melton was at the Warriors, he cooperated well with the team, and even if he was traded before, he didn't complain. If both sides had the intention, it would be impossible to renew his relationship.

So overall, Melton's return to the Warriors has great possibilities and benefits for both sides, it depends on how it develops in the future.