Golden State Warriors Make Roster Move After Losing Key Player
The Golden State Warriors have made a crucial roster move after losing Quinten Post to the Memphis Grizzlies. Post had finished last year with averages of 7.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field and 33.6% from three-point range in 67 games. The Grizzlies add Post to a reshaped frontline that includes No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Isaiah Stewart, and Jerami Grant.
What happened?
The Golden State Warriors decided not to match Quinten Post's three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies, allowing the 7-footer to join Memphis. ESPN's Shams Charania wrote, "The Golden State Warriors decided not to match Quinten Post's three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies, allowing the 7-footer to join Memphis, sources tell ESPN."
Why it matters for Golden State Warriors
The Warriors are now re-signing Charles Bassey. He is coming off a year where he averaged 5.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 66.0% from the field in 13 games for the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Warriors. Charania wrote, "The Golden State Warriors and center Charles Bassey have agreed on a one-year deal, bringing the big man back to the Bay Area for his sixth NBA season, sources tell ESPN."
What comes next?
Bassey was the 53rd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Western Kentucky. He has also spent time with the San Antonio Spurs over five total seasons in the NBA. His career averages are 4.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 63.5% from the field in 126 games.
The Golden State Warriors are currently on a losing streak, having lost the last five games. Their recent form is 0W-0D-5L (LLLLL, most recent first). The team's last result was a 115-110 loss to the LA Clippers on April 13, 2026.
The Warriors also plan to maintain roster room for LeBron James until his decision is made. Anthony Slater tweeted, "Charles Bassey fills the 11th roster spot. Young backup energy big who can absorb regular season minutes. It's anticipated Draymond Green will eventually fill 12th spot. Warriors also plan to maintain roster room for LeBron James until his decision is made."
The signing of Bassey is a boost to the Warriors' frontcourt, which has been depleted by the loss of Post. The team's fans are optimistic about the move, with BayAreaTrev tweeting, "I like this a lot. Looked solid in the few opportunities he got and we need some youth and athleticism at center behind Porzingis and Horford."
The Warriors' head coach, Steve Kerr, will look to Bassey to provide a spark in the team's offense. Tim Kawakami wrote, "There's the third center." With Bassey on board, the Warriors will look to bounce back from their losing streak and make a push for the playoffs.
