The warriors basically extended everyone for a max contract, so why not Barnes. They essentially got a dynasty brewing over there the way their contracts are set up.
Because they might want to sign Kevin Durant so that makes Barnes expendable and clears some salary space for that purpose.
Tbh, I'm on the same boat as Bill Simmons, as they are constructed now, why do they even need KD? Why break the chemistry of the team up for a chance to be as good as they are now. Currently they are on pace to be the best team in NBA history, why mess with that now?
You're telling me you wouldn't sign KD??? Worst case scenario they're like the Lakers with Kobe and Shaq and ONLY win 3 titles together. Best case scenario they gel well and create one of the best dynasties of all time. Seriously a lineup of Curry, Klay, KD, Green, Bogut is unstoppable. You can't not sign KD if he wants to sign with you. Period.