What happened
The Warriors and Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension that keeps the 23-year-old guard in Golden State for the foreseeable future. Last season, he played all 82 games while averaging 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
The move fits Golden State's goal of preserving financial room for a Curry-led title push, and the club says Podziemski's new first-year number trims only a small amount from next summer's cap space. Because the extension starts next summer, it should not affect this season's pre
Podziemski looks locked into the long-term backcourt plan, while Golden State still keeps most of its flexibility for future roster upgrades. The deal also makes him less likely to be moved in-season.
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Original reporting: With Brandin Podziemski's extension, Warriors maintain flexibility for one last title pursuit with Steph Curry — CBS Sports ↗