Warriors sign Georges Niang and Brandon Williams to one-year deals
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Golden State Warriors have signed guard Brandon Williams and forward Georges Niang to one-year contracts, with Williams's deal valued at $2.6 million and Niang's at $3.9 million. Williams averaged 13 points and 3.9 assists with the Dallas Mavericks last season, marking his best performance to date. Niang, who did not play in 2025-26 due to injury, is known for his reliable 3-point shooting, connecting at a career rate of 40%. His experience and veteran presence are expected to complement the Warriors' mix of players as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Brandon Williams joins after a career-high season with the Mavericks.
- •Georges Niang did not play last season due to a foot injury.
- •Niang has a career average of 7.4 points per game over 544 games.
- •Williams and teammate De'Anthony Melton share a past as high school teammates.
- •The Warriors continue to reshape their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Golden State Warriors full 15-man roster after recent free agent signings
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors Announce Final Roster Move After Georges Niang Signing
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors Updated 15-Man Roster After Williams, Niang Signings
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors signing Georges Niang, Brandon Williams: How they fit with Golden State
"The Golden State Warriors signed free agents Brandon Williams and Georges Niang on Tuesday, bringing their roster size to 15 spots. The post Warriors Updated 15-Man Roster After Williams, Niang Signings appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Warriors completed their 15-man roster with a backcourt addition one day after officially signing Georges Niang. The post Warriors Announce Final Roster Move After Georges Niang Signing appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Warriors are signing Brandon Williams and Georges Niang to one-year deals. Here's how the players fit with Golden State.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:35 PMGolden State Warriors full 15-man roster after recent free agent signings
The Golden State Warriors now have all 15 standard roster spots filled after signing Brandon Williams and Georges Niang.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:40 AMWarriors Announce Final Roster Move After Georges Niang Signing
The Warriors completed their 15-man roster with a backcourt addition one day after officially signing Georges Niang. The post Warriors Announce Final Roster Move After Georges Niang Signing appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 5:03 AMWarriors Updated 15-Man Roster After Williams, Niang Signings
The Golden State Warriors signed free agents Brandon Williams and Georges Niang on Tuesday, bringing their roster size to 15 spots. The post Warriors Updated 15-Man Roster After Williams, Niang Signings appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:10 PMWarriors signing Georges Niang, Brandon Williams: How they fit with Golden State
The Warriors are signing Brandon Williams and Georges Niang to one-year deals. Here's how the players fit with Golden State.
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