Free agent swingman Troy Brown will audition for the Warriors this week as part of a handful of veteran workouts, a source tells Kendra Andrews of ESPN (Twitter link).
The 15th overall pick in the 2018 draft, Brown has spent time with the Wizards, Bulls, Lakers, Timberwolves, and Pistons since entering the league six years ago. Last season, the 25-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per game across 37 outings (three starts) for Minnesota before being sent to Detroit at the trade deadline in a deal for Monte Morris.
Brown, who posted a .441/.369/.864 shooting line with the Wolves, saw more playing time with the Pistons down the stretch, starting 12 of his 22 games and averaging 19.0 MPG. However, his shooting numbers plummeted to 29.6% from the floor and 28.1% on three-pointers, so his scoring average remained at 4.2 PPG in Detroit.
The Warriors have been working out veteran free agents lately as they mull the possibility of extending training camp invitations to unsigned players. Bruno Caboclo and Davis Bertans are among the other vets who have reportedly gotten a look from the club (Caboclo has since joined Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel).
Golden State is carrying 14 players on standard contracts and doesn’t currently have room under its hard cap to add a 15th man. However, two of those 14 players – Gui Santos and Lindy Waters – are on non-guaranteed deals, so if the Warriors decide they’re not fully committed to either player, there could be a regular season roster spot up for grabs.
Players signed to contracts that include Exhibit 9 or Exhibit 10 language don’t count against the salary cap until the regular season begins, so bringing in camp invitees on those deals would allow the Dubs to fill out their preseason roster, which currently stands at 18 total players.
Ex wizards getting 2nd 3rd chances… good luck!
Warriors are trying out every player not on an NBA team right now?
That is why they are practicing in Hawaii so all the players want to work out in hawaii. Samrt move by warriors.
he’s just pure awful
Trade Payton, Waters, Cash, draft rights, future considerations and a 2nd rd pick for a C. Waive Spencer and sign Post to a two way.
Start Heild, bench Podz, give more minutes to Moody. Boost Wiggins spirit like you should have done to Klay.
It must be painful to be a Warriors fan. It’s like having the best hockey team in the world but then having the worst goalie in the world at the same time. What do you do ….. SIGN OR TRADE FOR A FN CENTER!!!! You need one on your roster smh. This team is just doing it to themselves
Couldn’t agree more Luke..need a big for sure