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Warriors Add Veteran Stretch Four Georges Niang
26 Aug
Summary
- Georges Niang signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal.
- Niang missed the entire 2025-26 season due to injury.
- He is a career 40% three-point shooter and stretch four.
The Golden State Warriors have completed their roster moves for the upcoming season. On Tuesday, the team announced the signing of veteran forward Georges Niang to a one-year contract worth $3.9 million.
Niang, a 33-year-old player, joins the Warriors after missing the entirety of the 2025-26 NBA season due to an injury. He is recognized for his proficiency as a stretch four, boasting a career three-point shooting percentage of 40%. This addition provides Golden State with another gritty player capable of spacing the floor.
This signing concludes the Warriors' efforts to fill their remaining regular-season roster spots, following the earlier acquisition of Brandon Williams. Niang's extensive NBA career spans 11 seasons and includes previous stints with the Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Atlanta Hawks. Notably, he has prior experience with the Warriors' G-League affiliate during the 2017-18 season.
