Georges Niang joins the Golden State Warriors on one-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Forward Georges Niang signed a one-year, $3.8 million veteran minimum contract with the Golden State Warriors for the upcoming season. The 33-year-old returns to the NBA following a foot injury that caused him to miss the 2025-26 campaign. Known for his perimeter shooting, Niang expressed enthusiasm about playing alongside Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. The team roster additions also include Brandon Williams to strengthen guard depth. Niang is expected to fill a vacancy left by Quinten Post, who departed for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors remain focused on integrating new and returning players into a system defined by ball and player movement.
- •Georges Niang signed a one-year, $3.8 million veteran minimum contract.
- •Niang returns after sitting out the 2025-26 season with a foot injury.
- •The Golden State Warriors also added Brandon Williams to improve guard depth.
- •Quinten Post left the team this offseason to join the Memphis Grizzlies.
- •The Warriors enter the season with a group including Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green.
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Golden State Warriors’ Georges Niang is Relieved to Team Up With Stephen Curry After Years of Guarding Him
"The Golden State Warriors added Georges Niang to their roster this season on a one-year, $3.8 million veteran minimum contract, and the 33-year-old forward couldn’t hide his excitement about the opportunity to play alongside Stephen Curry. Niang is returning to the league after sitting out the 2025-26 campaign while recovering from a foot injury. The [...]
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