Warriors set clear Brandin Podziemski contract limit fans will appreciate

The Golden State Warriors are reluctant to exceed Brandin Podziemski's projected $17.5 million cap hold in contract extension talks, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Blue Man Hoop's Peter O'Keefe argues that fans will appreciate the team avoiding an overpay, even as rumors suggested Podziemski might seek more than $20 million annually before the October 19 extension deadline.

A four-year, $70 million deal is viewed as a potential target to help Golden State preserve salary cap flexibility. Podziemski, who played all 82 games last season and averaged 17.5 points post-All-Star break, expressed a desire at media day to let his play do the talking following past controversial comments.