Sources confirmed to ESPN that the Warriors will sign De’Anthony Melton to a one-year, $12.8 million contract.
Los Golden State Warriors to sign De’Anthony Melton to one-year, $12.8 million contract with the exception of mid-level, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.
De’Anthony Melton is the new Golden State Warriors player, according to ESPN sources. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images
Meltona versatile defender who is also a 36.9% career 3-point shooter, will help the Warriors fill two areas they had prioritized entering the summer: more shooting and improved defense, particularly on the perimeter.
With the With the departure of veteran Warrior Klay Thompson and the release of 19-year veteran Chris Paul, Melton also provides some depth in defense.
The 26-year-old point guard could fit in as Stephen Curry’s backup point guard and at the same time find ways to play alongside him, something Paul struggled to do in his only year with Golden State.
Melton was a Key reserve in Memphis in the 2021-22 season before being acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers that offseason; he has primarily played as a starter for the 76ers over the past two seasons.
He averaged 11.1 points in 38 games this season for Philadelphia before ongoing back problems caused him to miss most of the year.
The Athletic first reported on the Melton’s deal with Golden State.
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps contributed to this report.
2024-07-01 23:50:00
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