The Warriors and Andrew Bogut have officially agreed on a reunion, the club announced on Wednesday morning.
Shams Charania reported earlier in the day what that deal would look like, indicating that it would be a one-year, minumum contract.
Andrew Bogut has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors, and has received his letter of clearance from Australia and the NBA, agent David Bauman of ISE tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 6, 2019Head coach Steve Kerr told reporters after practice that Bogut provides the team with an "insurance policy" in the front court, but minutes will not be guaranteed.
Steve Kerr on #Warriors signing of Andrew Bogut said team felt vulnerable at center if there was an injury. No idea how Bogut will fit in rotation. More of an insurance policy. pic.twitter.com/cHKxpU2pIP
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) March 6, 2019While the Warriors didn't release terms of the deal, per team policy, ESPN's has the full financial breakdown regarding Bogut's reported minimum contract:
Golden St. makes it official on the signing of Andrew Bogut. The veteran center will earn $486,892 with the the Warriors incurring a $307,648 cap hit. The Bogut signing will cost $1.15M toward the luxury tax. Golden St. now has a payroll of $145.3M and tax bill of $51.49M.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) March 6, 2019No word yet on when Bogut will join up with the back-to-back champs.
