The Golden State Warriors have secured another key piece of their future, agreeing to a five-year, $110 million fully guaranteed rookie-scale contract extension with guard Brandin Podziemski ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Saturday that Podziemski and the Warriors finalized the agreement, which includes additional provisions that could affect the final year of the deal.
“Just in: Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has agreed to a five-year, $110 million fully guaranteed rookie-scale contract extension, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells ESPN. The deal includes a mutual option in the fifth year (2031-32) and a trade kicker,” Charania reported on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The agreement represents a significant commitment to the 23-year-old guard as Golden State continues preparing for the upcoming regular season.
It also resolves one of the franchise's remaining contract priorities following Stephen Curry's recent extension.
Earlier this week, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported that Golden State had been working toward an agreement with Podziemski after Curry signed a two-year, $116 million extension.
Curry reportedly accepted approximately $20 million less than he could have received, providing the organization with additional financial flexibility.
According to Siegel, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. had expressed interest in reaching an agreement with Podziemski before the regular season, while the young guard also wanted a long-term commitment from the franchise.
Warriors commit to Brandin Podziemski after lengthy contract negotiations
However, the two sides initially appeared to have different expectations regarding the financial terms.
Siegel previously reported that Golden State preferred a contract worth approximately $16 million to $18 million annually, while Podziemski's representatives were seeking somewhere between $20 million and $24 million per season.
The Warriors were reportedly reluctant to commit too much money because of their desire to maintain flexibility for potential roster improvements next offseason.
Siegel ultimately projected a four-year, $70 million agreement, carrying an average annual value of approximately $17.5 million.
Instead, Podziemski secured a substantially larger deal, averaging $22 million annually over five seasons.
Article Continues BelowThe contract also includes a trade kicker, which could provide additional financial protection if Golden State trades him during the agreement.
Selected with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Podziemski has developed into an important part of Golden State's rotation.
His versatility, rebounding and playmaking have helped establish him as one of the organization's younger building blocks alongside its veteran core.
With Curry and Podziemski now under long-term agreements, the Warriors can turn their attention toward finalizing their roster and preparing for the 2026-27 regular season.
Golden State will look to rebound from a disappointing 2025-26 campaign after finishing 37-45 and missing the playoffs.