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De'Anthony Melton expected to decline player option, test free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

De'Anthony Melton expected to decline player option, test free agency
Summary

De'Anthony Melton of the Golden State Warriors is anticipated to decline his $3.4 million player option and seek free agency. The news, reported by Anthony Slater, comes after Melton averaged a career-high 12.3 points per game last season. While the Warriors hope to retain him, their financial constraints could hinder negotiations. Other free agent guards, including Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton, have been mentioned as potential alternatives if Melton departs. The situation will unfold as free agency approaches.

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  • •Melton averaged 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds in the last season.
  • •Warriors face financial constraints with multiple free agents.
  • •Simons and Sexton are potential targets if Melton leaves.
  • •Melton likely testing the free agent market this summer.
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  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton expected to test free agency
What they're saying
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After averaging a career-high in points for the Warriors last season, De'Anthony Melton is expected to test free agency.

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