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Warriors Expect Podziemski to Earn $5.68M in 2026-27

9/7/2026

Summary

Podziemski Contract Outlook

The Warriors expect guard Brandin Podziemski to exceed his $5.68 million 2026-27 contract.
Podziemski would rank as the ninth-highest paid Warrior behind Curry, Butler, Green, Porzingis, Moody, Horford, Lendeborg and Melton.
He can sign an extension before the season starts, otherwise he becomes a restricted free agent next offseason.
Analysts say Stephen Curry may sign a two-year extension covering 2026-27 and 2027-28, possibly his final Warriors contract.

Summary

Warriors Rebuilding

The Warriors missed the playoffs last season, signaling a steep competitive decline.
Executives say the franchise is preparing for a post-Curry era despite his elite play.
Free-agency attempts for Jaren Jackson Jr. and LeBron James fell through.
Former Warrior Kevon Looney signed a one-year minimum contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Looney praised Luka Doncic’s leadership after a team-building trip to Slovenia with the Lakers.

History

Historical Context

In the 2009 NBA draft the Golden State Warriors used the seventh pick to select guard Stephen Curry and signed him to a four-year, $44 million rookie deal, the largest rookie contract at the time. The record-setting deal reshaped Warriors payroll and signaled a league-wide shift toward larger rookie salaries, a trend echoed in later extensions such as Curry’s 2021 $215 million contract.

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Podziemski Contract Outlook

The Warriors expect guard Brandin Podziemski to exceed his $5.68 million 2026-27 contract.
Podziemski would rank as the ninth-highest paid Warrior behind Curry, Butler, Green, Porzingis, Moody, Horford, Lendeborg and Melton.
He can sign an extension before the season starts, otherwise he becomes a restricted free agent next offseason.
Analysts say Stephen Curry may sign a two-year extension covering 2026-27 and 2027-28, possibly his final Warriors contract.

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