Warriors Extend Brandin Podziemski With Five Year Deal

The Golden State Warriors agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract extension with Brandin Podziemski after his strongest NBA season, securing the 23-year-old guard as part of their future plans. The agreement was reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, while the team was navigating roster changes after May 9 coaching developments.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Podziemski's extension includes a mutual fifth-year option for the 2031-32 season and a trade kicker. The deal gives Golden State long-term control of a player selected in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft.

Bleacher Report reported that Podziemski became an important part of the Warriors rotation during his first three NBA seasons. He was one of 18 players to appear in all 82 games during the 2025-26 campaign.

According to Bleacher Report, Podziemski averaged 13.8 points per game, ranking fourth on Golden State in scoring average, and shot 37.1 percent from three-point range on 5.0 attempts per game.

The extension arrives as the Warriors manage uncertainty around their roster. Steve Kerr returned for a 13th season after agreeing to a two-year contract, according to Bleacher Report.

Bleacher Report reported that Jimmy Butler was expected to miss at least part of the season after tearing his ACL in January and undergoing surgery on Feb. 9. Draymond Green also returned on a one-year, $27.7 million contract after declining his player option.

Kristaps Porziņģis returned to Golden State on a two-year, $40 million deal, according to Bleacher Report. Stephen Curry remained the team's central veteran figure after missing 39 games during the previous season because of injuries.