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Warriors face deadline to extend guard Brandin Podziemski's contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:45 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Warriors face deadline to extend guard Brandin Podziemski's contract
Summary

The Golden State Warriors have until October 19 to finalize a rookie-scale contract extension for guard Brandin Podziemski. The 23-year-old aims to secure a deal as he enters his fourth season. General manager Mike Dunleavy has indicated that the franchise prefers to act sooner rather than later, though complications arise from the current market rates for similar players. The Warriors must weigh the financial implications against their future roster flexibility, particularly with Stephen Curry's significant contract looming.

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  • •Podziemski is eligible for a rookie extension until October 19.
  • •Dunleavy cites preference for a timely contract agreement.
  • •Rising market rates for guards complicate the extension decision.
  • •Podziemski averaged 18.1 points per game in the last part of the previous season.
  • •Curry's potential extension adds financial pressure for the Warriors.
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  • 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Pay Brandin Podziemski now or wait? Warriors face a franchise-shaping choice
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The Golden State Warriors have about a month remaining to ink fourth-year guard Brandin Podziemski to a rookie-scale contract extension - a tricky proposition, given the market value.

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