The Golden State Warriors are reportedly shopping players in order to clear enough cap space to acquire Dwight Howard without doing a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.

However one source with knowledge of the Warriors’ efforts said the team is intent on clearing cap room regardless of Howard’s decision.

The Warriors are expected to use the room -- if successful in moving the contracts of Andrew Bogut, Andris Biedrins and Richard Jefferson -- to chase another impact free agent such as Andre Iguodala.

According to league sources, the Warriors have offered Bogut, Biedrins and Jefferson to the Hawks, Cavaliers and Jazz.