Warriors sign Brandin Podziemski to reported 5-year rookie scale contract extension

Brandin Podziemski averaged a career-high 13.8 points per game for the Warriors in 2025-26.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —

Guard Brandin Podziemski has received a rookie-scale contract extension from the Golden State Warriors. The reported 5-year deal is worth $110 million and takes him through the 2031-32 season.

Coach Steve Kerr expressed his joy for the fourth-year pro before a preseason game against the Sacramento Kings.

Podziemski’s deal would include a mutual option for the fifth season, meaning the sides could re-negotiate the fifth year or decide to go separate ways.

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The Golden State Warriors have signed Brandin Podziemski to a contract extension.

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“I’m thrilled for Brandin and his family, really happy for us,” Kerr said. “Obviously, everything came together and it’s a win-win. We think Brandin is a hell of a young player, a big part of our future, and he secures his future financially. And it’s a deal that makes a lot of sense based on our numbers. … I think it’s a good relief to get it done and go into the season where he can just focus on basketball. He should be very proud of the work he’s put in to get to this place and put himself in this position.”

The 23-year-old Podziemski was the only Warriors player and one of 18 in the entire NBA to appear in all 82 games last season, averaging career highs of 13.8 points and 45.5% shooting from the field to go with 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals over 28.5 minutes.

“We’re thrilled to get an extension done with Brandin prior to the deadline,” Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy said. “Brandin has continued to improve and expand his game since he entered the league as a mid-first round pick, and we think his upward trajectory will only continue. He’s a durable, skilled, two-way player that makes our team better each time he takes the court.”

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The move keeps the 6-foot-4 guard around as a key piece for the future in Golden State after the Warriors

extended Stephen Curry

in September and also made moves to bring back most of their top veteran talent by re-signing Draymond Green, Al Horford, Kristaps Porziņģis, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II earlier this offseason.