Overview
- With the option exercised, Podziemski becomes eligible for a rookie-scale extension in the 2026 offseason and would reach restricted free agency in 2027 if no deal is reached.
- NBA rules required rookie-scale options to be decided by Oct. 31, which set the timing for Thursday’s announcement.
- Through five games this season, the 22-year-old has three starts and is averaging 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 42.3% from three.
- Drafted 19th in 2023 and named to the 2024 All-Rookie First Team, Podziemski has been a consistent piece in Steve Kerr’s rotation.
- He is the only Warrior with a 2026/27 option on a rookie-scale deal, while player options for Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton and team options for Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis are due next June.