The Golden State Warriors will almost certainly find themselves paying the luxury tax next season unless they unload David Lee's $15 million salary.

Ownership hasn't said a deal to trad away Lee has to be found before the deadline as they don't want to upset the team's current chemistry.

But there are teams interested in working with the Warriors on a deal involving Lee that would see them attach assets along with his contract before the deadline.

The Warriors will have Klay Thompson on the first season of his new contract, as well as the anticipated new deal for Draymond Green.