Warriors pursue veterans Kelly Olynyk and Georges Niang in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly interested in adding veterans Kelly Olynyk and Georges Niang as free agency progresses this summer. The team has two roster spots available after re-signing Gary Payton II on a one-year deal. However, the Warriors are limited by salary cap constraints, likely leading them to focus on cost-effective options. Olynyk, a former Miami Heat player, averaged 8.6 minutes per game last season, while Niang missed the entire 2025-26 season due to foot surgery.
- •Warriors have two roster spots after re-signing Gary Payton II.
- •Kelly Olynyk averaged 8.6 minutes per game in the last season.
- •Georges Niang missed the entire 2025-26 season due to injury.
- •Salary cap limits drive the Warriors to pursue veterans.
- •Both players are seen as cost-effective depth options.
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Warriors linked to veteran frontcourt additions amid free agency
"The Golden State Warriors have been linked to both Kelly Olynyk and Georges Niang as free agency continues this summer.
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