The NBA shutdown has left us all with far too much free time to ponder what-ifs.

Of course, the go-to hypothetical for Warriors fans is, “What if we landed Giannis Antetokounmpo?” That’s why I wasn’t shocked to field a Giannis question in this week’s mailbag.

Here is my answer to that and seven other pressing questions:

@JuanBazil: After seeing that the chances of the season coming back are almost impossible, I want to know: What are the chances that Antetokounmpo will land with GSW next season?

Very low. For that to happen, Antetokounmpo would need to first tell Milwaukee that he wants out and has no intention of re-signing. This feels highly unlikely — especially if the NBA doesn’t have a postseason.

When the league indefinitely suspended play, the Bucks were a league-best 53-12. Antetokounmpo had every reason to believe that Milwaukee could finally get over the hump and at least make the NBA Finals.

Even if the league were to have a shortened postseason and the Bucks were upset, Antetokounmpo could chalk it up to an unusual circumstance and enter next season eyeing a title with Milwaukee. I still believe that, if Antetokounmpo becomes available, the Warriors have as good a shot at him as anyone. But right now, I just don’t see him leaving Milwaukee — this summer, at least.

@GSWReddit: What should the Warriors do with their two-way spots? Get players who could potentially contribute (i.e. Lee, Cook) with (Alen) Smailagic, or 2nd-round draft picks (if used) who’d probably be with (Santa Cruz)? Or go for young long-term prospects, maybe on a 2-year deal (i.e. Chris Boucher, Marcus Derrickson)?

Generally speaking, I like the idea of using one two-way contract to get a closer look at a long-term prospect and the other for insurance at a positional weakness. There are a few players who could go undrafted or late second round — where the Warriors currently have two picks — with significant upside, but they will need at least a year or two before logging meaningful NBA minutes.

Instead of having a raw international prospect toil overseas indefinitely, Golden State could bring him stateside and develop him in its system in Santa Cruz. Players who’d fit that billing include Montenegrin center Marko Simonovic, Cameroonian forward Paul Eboua and Latvian point guard Arturs Zagars.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Maillot,There are also plenty of college seniors who might slide into the late second round or go undrafted, but they could provide positional depth at the next level next season. Players who fit that mold include William & Mary forward Nathan Knight, St. Mary’s guard Jordan Ford and Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle.

It’s possible that, depending on how the back end of the roster shakes out, the Warriors could try to put forward Juan Toscano-Anderson or guard Mychal Mulder on two-way deals given that their deals are only partially guaranteed for next season. That feels unlikely, however. If Toscano-Anderson or Mulder don’t land on Golden State’s 15-man roster, they’ll probably try to secure 15-man-roster spots elsewhere.

@KerithBurke: There are some people who feel alone right now. There’s a mental side of dealing with the shelter-in-place orders for COVID-19. How important does “team” become in a time like this?

Very. I think the Warriors have shown that they care about their players as people, first and foremost. Golden State has contacts with mental-health professionals should anyone in the organization be going through a tough time.

Also, I know coaches and support staffers have been checking in regularly with players just to make sure they’re doing OK. Director of team operations Eric Housen has personally delivered workout equipment to players in recent days.

@djlm5_: Use the (traded-player exception) on Kelly Oubre? He has a year left on his contract. They could get rid of him and develop Cam Johnson. Steph/Klay/22/Oubre/Dray death lineup.

I highly doubt that happens. For one, I don’t think the Suns would just give up Kelly Oubre, Jr. — a 24-year-old forward fresh off a career season — for a traded-player exception. A top-5 pick would probably need to be included, which feels like a lot for the Warriors to part with for someone who’d be Andrew Wiggins’ backup.

A more plausible scenario is Golden State swapping picks with Phoenix, which has the 10th-worst record in the NBA, for Ricky Rubio. That would give the Warriors a proven point guard to fill the Shaun Livingston role while also allowing it to bring along a rookie without the pressure that comes with a top-5 selection.

@jumelace: What are your thoughts on Dragan Bender and the Warriors?

Bender was midway through his second 10-day contract with the Warriors when the NBA shut down. Though he showed flashes of the player many hoped he’d become when he was drafted No. 4 overall by the Suns in 2016, Bender also reinforced during his nine games with Golden State why he’s widely considered a “bust.”

Bender might look like a helpful NBA player, but he has yet to prove he can be consistent enough to become a rotational staple for a winning team. With the Warriors, Bender shot 32.4% from 3-point range and averaged nearly as many turnovers (1.8) as assists (2.1), shortcomings that will likely keep him from earning a training-camp invite from Golden State.

It was a worthy experiment, but the Warriors would probably be better off taking a closer look at players who haven’t already spent four years struggling to find their NBA footing. Bender has had plenty of opportunity at this point to prove he belongs at this level.

@cj_tune_out: Given that the Warriors are unable to set up visits with prospects, will there be a possibility it buys into the second round like it has in previous years? And who would be a possible selection?

The Warriors currently have two second-round picks, which are on track to be No. 51 and No. 52. I wouldn’t be shocked if Golden State packaged one or both of them to trade into the early second round — a spot that historically has tremendous value.

I also wouldn’t be surprised if the Warriors parted with one or both of their late second-round picks, then bought into the early second round like they did in 2016 (Patrick McCaw) and 2017 (Jordan Bell). This is such a fluid draft. It’s quite possible that some of the best players in this draft end up being prospects that slid to the late first round or early second round.

@pekod1971: Will (Stephen) Curry sign his extension or wait until (free agency)?

Curry will become eligible to sign an extension on July 25. Based on what’s outlined in the collective bargaining agreement, he would only add three years to his deal — currently slated to run through 2021-22 — if he inked an extension this summer.

Should Curry wait until July 2021 to sign an extension, he’d add four years to his contract. Waiting until his deal runs out in July 2022 would allow him to add up to five more seasons.

Before the shutdown, I thought it unlikely Curry would sign an extension this summer. It just makes more financial sense to wait. Now, with so much in flux, it’s even more likely that Curry waits until at least summer 2021. At this point, the Warriors don’t even know how the coronavirus crisis could impact the salary cap and player compensation.

But Warriors fans, there’s no reason to worry. Curry isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It’s a matter of when, not if, he signs his extension.

@Al_Abqari: Would you trade the No. 1 pick for Jonathan Isaac?

Straight up? I highly doubt it. Isaac — the No. 6 overall pick by Orlando in 2017 — is a nice player, but he plays the same position as Draymond Green and doesn’t have the upside someone like Anthony Edwards possesses.

It would make more sense for the Warriors to acquire Isaac in a pick swap. Because he’s only set to earn $7.4 million next season, Isaac could be brought back using Golden State’s $17.2 million traded-player exception.