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The agreement was confirmed on Tuesday by the player's representatives, Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence. By bringing in Williams, the Warriors aim to inject additional speed and perimeter scoring into a reserve unit that struggled with consistency in those areas throughout the previous campaign.
Adding depth to the Warriors' rotation
Williams arrives in the Bay Area following a stint with the Dallas Mavericks, where he recorded an average of 13.0 points across 22.2 minutes per game last season. Over the course of his four-year professional career, which began with the Portland Trail Blazers, he has maintained an average of 10.7 points in 19.3 minutes per contest. His resume includes 140 career appearances, 34 of which were starts.
This signing brings the Warriors' active roster to 14 players. General manager Mike Dunleavy has indicated that the organization plans to utilize its 15th and final roster spot this summer, a departure from their recent practice of leaving the position vacant for financial flexibility.
The decision to prioritize roster depth comes as the team prepares for a challenging start to the season. The Warriors will be without starting wings Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody for the opening months of the schedule, as both players continue their rehabilitation from knee injuries. The addition of Williams provides a necessary insurance policy for the perimeter rotation while the team navigates these early-season absences.
