Warriors backup point guard declines 2026-27 player option
De'Anthony Melton, the Golden State Warriors backup point guard, has declined his player option for the 2026-27 season, becoming a free agent. Melton averaged a career-high 12.3 points last season, and the Warriors' financial constraints may prevent them from retaining him. The team's ability to allocate cap space will become clearer after LeBron James makes a decision on his next team.
- ▪De'Anthony Melton has declined his $3.45 million player option to become a free agent.
- ▪The Golden State Warriors may be priced out of retaining Melton due to financial constraints after re-signing Kristaps Porzingis.
- ▪The Warriors will have more clarity on how to allocate their cap space after LeBron James decides on his newest team.
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| Publication time | Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:30:19 +0000 |
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