Warriors add Dalen Terry on Exhibit 10 deal, likely headed to G League
The Golden State Warriors signed wing Dalen Terry to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to reports. Terry, a 24-year-old former first-round pick, will attend training camp before likely joining the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G League. His path to the 15-man roster is narrow, with a potential midseason opening if Georges Niang is released.
Terry arrives with four seasons of NBA experience despite being only 24, having been selected 18th overall by Chicago in 2022. His shooting splits last year—43.9% from the field, 36.4% from three, and 53.3% from the free-throw line—show a player with defensive potential but offensive inconsistency. Because he has exceeded the NBA's two-way eligibility threshold, Golden State's only avenue to keep him on the active roster is a standard contract.
The Warriors' second-apron hard cap complicates any immediate promotion. Releasing Georges Niang, whose salary is only partially guaranteed, would free money in early January, but a full-season deal for Terry would still exceed the cap threshold now. Meanwhile, second-round pick Lajae Jones awaits a two-way decision, with LJ Cryer, Malevy Leons, and Graham Ike also competing for those three slots.
This signing reflects the increasingly complex roster mechanics facing contending teams under the current collective bargaining agreement. For fans, it offers a low-stakes storyline about organizational depth, but for players like Terry and Jones, these decisions directly shape career trajectories. The outcome may influence how other franchises approach Exhibit 10 deals and two-way allocations, potentially affecting the broader G League pipeline and the opportunities available to fringe NBA talent.