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Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski thanks Golden State for taking a ‘leap with faith’ on his extension

Brandin Podziemski has earned a long-term home with the Golden State Warriors, and the young guard is not taking it for granted. The Warriors agreed to a five-year, $110 million rookie-scale extension with Podziemski on Saturday, locking up one of…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:30 AM
Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski thanks Golden State for taking a ‘leap with faith’ on his extension
Key Things to Know
  • Brandin Podziemski thanked the Golden State Warriors after signing a five-year, $110 million rookie-scale contract extension.
  • The extension runs through the 2031-32 season and reportedly includes a fifth-year mutual option and trade kicker.
  • Podziemski played all 82 regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging career highs of 13.8 points and 5.1 rebounds.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Brandin Podziemski expressed his gratitude to the Golden State Warriors for taking a "leap with faith" after agreeing to a five-year, $110 million contract extension. The rookie-scale deal secures the 23-year-old guard through the 2031-32 season, with both general manager Mike Dunleavy and head coach Steve Kerr praising his durability and impact.

The contract is reportedly fully guaranteed, featuring a fifth-year mutual option and a trade kicker. The extension follows Podziemski playing all 82 games in 2025-26, where he averaged career highs of 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

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