After a second-round playoff exit last year, the Golden State Warriors aim to make another run behind a couple of key offseason additions orchestrated by the front office.
The team finally came to a resolution with free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga after a summer-long stalemate, signing a two-year, $46.8 million contract on Sept. 8. The agreement reportedly includes a team option in the second season.
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With Kuminga taken care of, the Warriors were able to move forward and fill out the rest of the roster. They came to terms with veterans Al Horford and Seth Curry in free agency, while re-signing De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II.
Earlier in the summer, general manager Mike Dunleavy and the organization drafted Alex Toohey (52nd) and Will Richard (56th). Toohey signed a two-way contract, while Richard inked a four-year, $8.69 million rookie contract, which is guaranteed for the first two seasons.
Following their recent roster moves, Rookie Wire examined the Warriors’ depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
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Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Stephen Curry: $59,606,817
Gary Payton II: $2,296,274
De’Anthony Melton: $3,080,921
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May 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) dribbles upcourt against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game three in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Brandin Podziemski: $3,687,960
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May 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) drives on Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jimmy Butler: $54,126,450
Jonathan Kuminga: $22,500,000
Trayce Jackson-Davis: $2,221,677
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May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) during game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Draymond Green: $25,892,857
Two-Way Contract
Warriors salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Warriors depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season