Could Josh Howard be a Good Fit?

The Warriors haven't expressed much interest in Josh Howard, who is currently available. Chances are the Warriors won't sign him. He could actually be a good fit in Golden State, as he's a solid, consistent guy, and he's washed up as well.

When Howard was at his prime, he averaged 18 PPG. He was like Richard Jefferson. Then the age affect took place, and he migrated from team to team, never getting his groove back. There's a few players on the Warriors like that. Howard would be able to give David Lee a rest.
He's not the most ideal option right now, but he's still a player to look into. Although people don't see him as much, he could add that extra push the Warriors need every game by coming off the bench and scoring about 8-10 points.

Howard says that he's looking to put injury behind him and start again. He will likely chose the nets, but if the Warriors don't get Rush to re-sign, then he would be a good option. I can't imaging him asking for much.

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Warriors' Interest in Josh Howard is "Minimal"

Marcus Thompson is reporting that the Warriors' interest in free agent Josh Howard is "minimal".

Here's his report:

According to league sources, the Warriors' reported interest in free agent SF Josh Howard is, at the very least, minimal. Golden State's focus is still on landing a back-up power forward, with Carl Landry atop the wishlist. After drafting Harrison Barnes, and with the expected re-signing of Brandon Rush, the Warriors aren't in the market for a small forward unless he can play power forward (someone like Andrei Kirilenko or Dominic McGuire). At 6-foot-7, 210 pounds, Howard is too small for such a role with the Warriors. To be sure, some in the front office do like Josh Howard's game. But something would have to go wrong in the Brandon Rush saga for the Warriors to have serious interest in a small forward.

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