The Golden State Warriors are adding a new face, reportedly signing free agent guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million deal. This move, reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, finally brings an external addition to a Warriors offseason that had been all about re-signing internal guys like Kristaps Porzingis, Gary Payton II, and De’Anthony Melton.
Who Is Brandon Williams and What Does He Bring?
Williams, a 27-year-old guard, spent the last three seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. He put up some solid numbers last season, averaging 13 points on 47.2% shooting from the field. He also dished out 3.9 assists and grabbed 2.9 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per game. Williams had a career-high season, playing in 66 games and starting 15 for Jason Kidd’s team. That’s a good chunk of floor time, showing he can contribute consistently. It’s a journey for Williams, too. He went undrafted out of Arizona in 2021, played a season for the Portland Trail Blazers, and bounced around the G League with teams like the Westchester Knicks, College Park Skyhawks, Osceola Magic, and the Texas Legends before landing in Dallas.
The Fight for Backcourt Minutes Just Got Real
This signing signals a clear intent from the Warriors: they want serious competition in their backcourt rotation. Williams isn’t just showing up for a locker. He’s going to be fighting for minutes behind Steph Curry, up against existing guards like De’Anthony Melton, Brandin Podziemski, and Will Richard. The Warriors just brought in a guy who played significant minutes and started games in Dallas, and he’s going to push everyone to be better. It’s a low-risk, potentially high-reward move at $2.6 million, but it definitely spices up their guard depth.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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