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Warriors Sign Brandon Williams to $2.6M Contract

8/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Golden State Warriors signed guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million contract.
Williams, a 26-year-old former Dallas Mavericks guard, averaged 13.0 points, 3.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 66 games.
He shot 23.2% from three-point range, the NBA’s worst among qualified shooters.
The signing gives Stephen Curry, the Warriors guard, a backup after Pat Spencer, a former Warriors guard, left for Phoenix.
Williams ranks in the 98th percentile for rim-running shots, addressing the Warriors’ need for that depth.

History

Historical Context

After hiring Steve Kerr in May 2014, the Warriors posted a league-best 67-15 record and won their first title since 1975 in June 2015, with mid-season acquisition Andre Iguodala later earning Finals MVP. That depth-first approach resurfaces in 2024 as the team signs undrafted guard Brandon Williams to a $2.6 million contract, echoing the 2015 roster strategy.

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Story summary

The Golden State Warriors signed guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million contract.
Williams, a 26-year-old former Dallas Mavericks guard, averaged 13.0 points, 3.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 66 games.
He shot 23.2% from three-point range, the NBA’s worst among qualified shooters.
The signing gives Stephen Curry, the Warriors guard, a backup after Pat Spencer, a former Warriors guard, left for Phoenix.
Williams ranks in the 98th percentile for rim-running shots, addressing the Warriors’ need for that depth.

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