Steve Kerr names Brandon Williams backup point guard for Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 5:46 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Brandon Williams will serve as the backup point guard for the upcoming season. Williams signed a one-year, $2.6 million deal after a career-best stint with the Dallas Mavericks, where he averaged 13 points and 3.9 assists last season. Kerr emphasized the importance of ball security for Williams, who is averaging 14.3 points and 3.5 turnovers in four preseason games. The Warriors will start the season without Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, with Kristaps Porzingis in evaluation. The team's season opener is scheduled against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 21.
- •Brandon Williams signed a one-year deal with the Warriors this offseason.
- •Williams averaged 13 points and 3.9 assists last season with the Mavericks.
- •He is currently averaging 14.3 points and 3.5 turnovers in the preseason.
- •The Warriors start the season without Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody.
- •The season opener is on October 21 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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"The Golden State Warriors signed Brandon Williams to a one-year deal this offseason.ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report Williams’ decision to join the Warriors after a career-best campaign with the Dallas Mavericks.“Free agent guard Brandon Williams has agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million deal to sign with the Golden State Warriors, agents Derek […] The post Steve Kerr Makes Key Golden State Warriors Roster Decision Ahead of Season Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
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