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The cost of NBA championship contention is steep. After reeling off two world titles in three seasons, the Golden State Warriors embark on this offseason facing the difficult task of roster-building on a budget.

The good news is the infrastructure should remain historically strong. All-Stars Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are already under contract, and barring a dramatic departure from expectations, former MVPs Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant should both have new deals in short order.

The free-agency path from there is uncertain. The collective costs of Curry and Durant could determine how much of the supporting cast can be retained.

The Dubs could have as many as 10 free agents, meaning in all likelihood there will be multiple roster vacancies to fill. But with very little money to do so, Golden State will court ring-chasers and sift through the clearance bin of players either past their primes or working to re-establish their values.

Nothing about that sounds sexy, but these five under-the-radar targets could provide substance nonetheless.