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10/10 19:00 CDT Brandin Podziemski receives 5-year contract extension for $110M
from Warriors, AP source says
Brandin Podziemski receives 5-year contract extension for $110M from Warriors,
AP source says
By JANIE McCAULEY
AP Sports Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --- Guard Brandin Podziemski has received a five-year
rookie-scale contract extension from the Golden State Warriors worth $110
million that takes him through the 2031-32 season, according to a person with
direct knowledge of the agreement.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday night because the team
didn't disclose financial details in announcing the extension, though coach
Steve Kerr expressed his joy for the fourth-year pro before a preseason game
against the Sacramento Kings.
Podziemski's deal includes a mutual option for the fifth season, meaning the
sides could re-negotiate the fifth year or decide to go separate ways.
"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 1.08 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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