The Warriors’ 2022-23 roster is coming into focus, as they announced the signing of second-round pick Ryan Rollins to a contract. Given their budget constraints, veteran-laden roster and the fact they spent $2 million and traded up to get Rollins at No. 44 overall in the NBA Draft – this move was expected from Golden State.
At the NBA Draft Combine, the wiry Toledo guard checked in at 6-foot-3, 179 pounds, and a quarter inch shy of having a 6-foot-10 wingspan. We didn’t get to see Rollins suit up for the Warriors in Summer League, as his post-draft physical revealed a stress fracture in his right foot. The Warriors are yet to release an official update on Rollins’ foot, as NBA training camps usually open in mid-to-late September.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Rollins’ deal is worth $4.8 million over three years with the first two years fully guaranteed and the third season partially guaranteed. The folks over at @GSWCBA on Twitter shared an annual breakdown of Rollins’ salary.
The Warriors are intrigued by Rollins’ two-way abilities, his length and ability to rebound. He averaged 18.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game last season while showcasing an effective mid-range game. Rollins only shot 31.1 percent from 3-point range last year, but two years in the Warriors organization should only improve that number.
Golden State has also signed first-round pick Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a four-year deal (with the first two seasons guaranteed), but Brazilian second-round pick Gui Santos remains unsigned and could end up overseas or with the G League Santa Cruz Warriors. Within the past week, the Warriors also signed guard Quinndary Weatherspoon to a two-way contract, while Lester Quinones currently holds the team’s other two-way spot.
Golden State inked guard Mac McClung to a non-guaranteed deal, giving him a shot to make the 15-man roster with a strong camp. The Warriors also agreed to Exhibit 10 deals with center Trevion Williams and guard Pat Spencer, which allows the Warriors to convert their contracts to a two-way if they make a team. Perhaps the best way Williams and Spencer will make the squad is if Weatherspoon or Quinones get full-time work elsewhere and a two-way spot opens up.
Veteran Andre Iguodala is yet to announce if he’s retiring or not, but the Warriors appear to be holding a spot for him on the bench. JaMychal Green’s signing is also still unofficial, but the Warriors essentially have 13 players signed for 15 spots.
Even if Iguodala returns, it’s possible the Warriors could leave one open for salary cap purposes and go with a 14-man team. If Andre retires and they go with a 14-man roster, that'd leave one spot up for grabs – whether it's for a free agent, McClung or someone who plays their way into a roster spot.
1. Steph Curry
2. Klay Thompson
3. Draymond Green
4. Andrew Wiggins
5. Kevon Looney
6. Jordan Poole
7. Donte DiVincenzo
8. JaMychal Green (unofficial)
9. Jonathan Kuminga
10. Moses Moody
11. James Wiseman
12. Patrick Baldwin Jr. (rookie)
13. Ryan Rollins (rookie)
14. OPEN
15. OPEN
16. Lester Quinones (two-way)
17. Quinndary Weatherspoon (two-way)
18. Mac McClung (non-guaranteed)
19. Trevion Williams (Exhibit 10)
20. Pat Spencer (Exhibit 10)
Gui Santos (unsigned)
