The Golden State Warriors are a "strong contender" to bring back De'Anthony Melton in free agency despite the Los Angeles Lakers' reported interest in the veteran guard, NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Tuesday.

Warriors Could Sign Former Guard After New Lakers Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Things have been deafeningly quiet in the Bay Area during what should be the most exciting time of the NBA's offseason calendar. The Golden State Warriors have not gotten in on the fun in of the free agency frenzy at all. That could change soon.

The Los Angeles Lakers front office might be perplexed by the idea of landing a perfect center-court player and slipping away from a potential trade. While both things are not going hand in hand, the Golden State Warriors are emerging as a potential suitor for a star guard.