Sports · Basketball · published 2026-08-25 · via Bleacher Report

Warriors Sign Veteran Forward Georges Niang to One-Year Deal

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with forward Georges Niang, filling their final roster spot alongside guard Brandon Williams. Niang, who missed the entire 2025-26 season with a foot injury, is a career 39.9% three-point shooter and provides veteran depth off the bench. His addition gives the Warriors a proven outside threat to complement their star-laden lineup.

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Niang's signing completes Golden State's roster at 15 players, with the franchise now carrying roughly $249.4 million in total cap allocations. The Iowa State product entered the NBA as a 2016 second-round pick and has suited up for five franchises, most recently splitting the 2024-25 season between Cleveland and Atlanta before his foot injury sidelined him for the entire 2025-26 campaign.

His shooting profile fits the Warriors' system — he connected on 40.6 percent of his three-point attempts during his last healthy season while averaging 9.9 points per game. With Curry drawing defensive attention, Niang could see clean perimeter looks as a bench option behind Draymond Green at power forward, though his playing time will hinge on how well he recovers

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