Warriors Won’t Match Grizzlies’ Offer Sheet For Quinten Post The Golden State Warriors have decided not to match the Memphis Grizzlies’ offer sheet for restricted free agent center Quinten Post, according to reports from ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater. As a result, Post will officially join the Grizzlies, marking a significant move in the NBA free agency landscape. The decision comes after the Grizzlies signed Post to a three-year, $30 million offer sheet on Monday, just before the July moratorium period ended, leaving the Warriors with less than 36 hours to respond. Post’s contract with Memphis includes a guaranteed $9 million base salary for the 2026/27 season, with additional incentives tied to performance. The deal also features annual bonuses, including $1.35 million in the first year, which are contingent on Post making an All-Defensive team. While these bonuses are not counted against the salary cap, they do factor into a team’s apron salary, complicating the Warriors’ financial calculations as they navigate a potential second-apron hard cap scenario. The final two years of the contract include non-guaranteed $8.5 million base salaries and $1.28 million in bonuses, further reducing its appeal from a cap perspective. Post, a third-year player, developed into a reliable backup big man and part-time starter for the Warriors after being selected with the 52nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. During the 2025/26 season, he appeared in 67 games (35 starts), averaging 7.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game. His shooting efficiency was notable, with a 44% field goal percentage and a 33.6% three-point shooting rate. Despite his contributions, the Warriors issued a qualifying offer of approximately $2.6 million to make him a restricted free agent, hoping to re-sign him.#shams_charania #memphis_grizzlies #golden_state_warriors #quinten_post #anthony_slater
Warriors May Benefit From Pelicans' Derik Queen Trade The New Orleans Pelicans' decision to trade their 2026 first-round pick to acquire Derik Queen during last year's draft has become a pivotal moment in the franchise's recent history, with lingering consequences shaping their current strategy. The move, initially viewed as perplexing, has now positioned the Warriors as potential beneficiaries of the trade, as the Pelicans' desperation for draft capital could open the door to a long-sought deal involving Trey Murphy III. Despite finishing 11th in the Western Conference with a 26-56 record, the Pelicans lack a first-round pick in the upcoming draft due to the Queen trade. This absence has intensified their focus on acquiring a high draft selection, potentially creating an opportunity for the Warriors to pursue Murphy, a 25-year-old wing player they’ve shown interest in for years. ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported that league sources indicate the Pelicans are actively seeking a first-round pick, with the Warriors’ 11th overall selection in the upcoming draft and their control over future first-round picks making them a viable trade partner. The Pelicans’ situation is further complicated by the fact that retaining their original 2026 first-round pick—now held by the Atlanta Hawks—would have likely reduced their urgency to trade Murphy. However, league insiders suggest that Murphy, a 6'8" wing, may be the franchise’s only path to securing a first-round pick. Without the ability to trade multiple first-rounders to acquire him, the Warriors’ 11th pick, combined with a future draft asset, could be sufficient to facilitate a deal. Complicating the potential trade is the financial aspect. Murphy is set to earn a $27 million contract next season, requiring the Warriors to match his salary.#atlanta_hawks #new_orleans_pelicans #anthony_slater #trey_murphy_iii #derik_queen
Golden State Warriors Extend Yurtseven's 10-Day Contract Amid Depth Needs The Golden State Warriors have extended center Omer Yurtseven's 10-day contract, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Yurtseven's initial 10-day assignment expired Tuesday, during which he played in five of six games, averaging 3.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. The Warriors are now giving him a second short-term deal, which will make him eligible to play for the next five games. The decision comes after Moses Moody suffered a season-ending knee injury, leaving the team without a key wing player. While the Warriors could have opted to bring in a wing like Kevin Knox II instead of a center, they face multiple center absences, including Al Horford (calf) and Quinten Post (foot), who are both sidelined for Wednesday’s game. With limited depth at the center position, keeping Yurtseven provides immediate flexibility. If the Warriors wish to retain Yurtseven beyond the five-game window, they would need to sign him to a standard contract, as NBA rules prohibit granting a player three 10-day contracts in a single season. The Warriors, currently at 34-38 in the 2025-26 season, have 10 games remaining, making this a critical window for roster adjustments. The injury to Moody has also shifted focus to the team’s wing depth. While Gui Santos is expected to see increased minutes at the 3-position, the Warriors will need a reliable option to fill the 3-spot when Santos shifts to the 4 or rests. Nate Williams, who has been with the team on a two-way contract, appears to be the most viable candidate. Standing at 6'5", Williams offers the size to defend larger wings, a challenge for players like Will Richard (6'3"), Brandin Podziemski (6'4"), Gary Payton II (6'2"), and De'Anthony Melton (6'2").#golden_state_warriors #moses_moody #quinten_post #omer_yurtseven #anthony_slater
