The Golden State Warriors made a roster addition on Tuesday that leaves one more spot open and keeps veteran forward Georges Niang among their remaining free-agent options.
Niang, a 33-year-old sharpshooter with nine seasons of NBA experience, has drawn interest from the Warriors for weeks. NBA insider Marc Stein reported earlier this month that Golden State had firm interest in both Niang and guard Brandon Williams.
On Tuesday, the Warriors reached an agreement with Williams, the former Dallas Mavericks player. Stein followed up with an update noting the development and the remaining opportunity.
“Reported Aug. 11 that Golden State had firm interest in free agents Brandon Williams and Georges Niang,” Stein wrote on X.
“Now Williams has a deal with the Warriors and one roster spot remains open for Niang … with clear roles available for both.”
The signing of Williams does not eliminate the chance of adding Niang. Stein’s comments indicate the forward remains a realistic target as the offseason moves forward.
Nothing is certain at this stage. The Warriors have not committed to Niang, and other teams could still pursue him. Still, the available roster space and the team’s need for perimeter shooting keep the conversation alive.
Last season proved difficult for Niang. He dealt with a foot injury that limited him severely and kept him from seeing consistent action.
He began the year with the Utah Jazz, preparing for another stretch with the franchise. The injury prevented any debut. On Feb. 3, the Jazz traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies, who waived him soon afterward.
Niang is expected to be healthy for the start of the 2026-27 season. At 33, he carries extensive experience and a reputation as a reliable three-point threat who can come off the bench and stretch defenses.
His career path started in 2016 when the Indiana Pacers selected him 50th overall out of Iowa State. He spent one season there before moving to the Jazz for a four-year stretch.
In the final year of that first Jazz tenure, Niang averaged 6.9 points while converting 42.5 percent of his three-point attempts across 72 games.
He then signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2021 and stayed for two seasons. After becoming a free agent in 2023, he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers. During his second stint with Cleveland, the team traded him to the Atlanta Hawks.
In 28 games with Atlanta, Niang averaged 12.1 points and made 41.3 percent of his shots from beyond the arc.
Across 544 career games, he has posted averages of 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting 39.9 percent from three-point range.
For a Warriors team that values spacing and veteran depth, Niang’s shooting profile fits a clear need. The remaining open roster spot gives Golden State flexibility to pursue that fit if both sides reach an agreement.
Whether the deal materializes remains to be seen. For now, the veteran sharpshooter stays in the mix following the Williams addition, with the Warriors holding one final standard contract opportunity as free agency continues.
