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The Santa Cruz Warriors acquired G Deivon Smith from the College Park Skyhawks in trade today in exchange for 2026 1st & 2nd Rd picks in the G League draft.
Smith is a 23-year-old rookie averaging 8.3ppg, 4.2rpg, 4.1apg on .464/.250/.750.
Riley Grigsby was waived subsequently.
Smith is a 23-year-old rookie averaging 8.3ppg, 4.2rpg, 4.1apg on .464/.250/.750.
Riley Grigsby was waived subsequently.
February 7, 2026 at 10:34 PM
The Santa Cruz Warriors acquired G Deivon Smith from the College Park Skyhawks in trade today in exchange for 2026 1st & 2nd Rd picks in the G League draft.
Smith is a 23-year-old rookie averaging 8.3ppg, 4.2rpg, 4.1apg on .464/.250/.750.
Riley Grigsby was waived subsequently.
Smith is a 23-year-old rookie averaging 8.3ppg, 4.2rpg, 4.1apg on .464/.250/.750.
Riley Grigsby was waived subsequently.
As expected, Pat Spencer gets his Two-Way converted to a standard rest-of-season minimum, filling the Warriors' 14th standard spot.
2025/26: $857,804
2026 (RFA): $2,753,508 (Qualifying Offer)
Warriors have until March 4th to fill his vacated two-way.
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2025/26: $857,804
2026 (RFA): $2,753,508 (Qualifying Offer)
Warriors have until March 4th to fill his vacated two-way.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Warriors Cap & Salary
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February 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
As expected, Pat Spencer gets his Two-Way converted to a standard rest-of-season minimum, filling the Warriors' 14th standard spot.
2025/26: $857,804
2026 (RFA): $2,753,508 (Qualifying Offer)
Warriors have until March 4th to fill his vacated two-way.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
2025/26: $857,804
2026 (RFA): $2,753,508 (Qualifying Offer)
Warriors have until March 4th to fill his vacated two-way.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Has to be the best win on the year, what an effort in that 4th quarter from a shorthanded group.
Have to build on it and close out the year strong as they get closer to full strength.
Have to build on it and close out the year strong as they get closer to full strength.
February 6, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Has to be the best win on the year, what an effort in that 4th quarter from a shorthanded group.
Have to build on it and close out the year strong as they get closer to full strength.
Have to build on it and close out the year strong as they get closer to full strength.
Pat Spencer has officially used up all of his Two-Way games.
With the way he's played and the injuries they have, hard to see them not convert him by Saturday.
With the way he's played and the injuries they have, hard to see them not convert him by Saturday.
February 6, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Pat Spencer has officially used up all of his Two-Way games.
With the way he's played and the injuries they have, hard to see them not convert him by Saturday.
With the way he's played and the injuries they have, hard to see them not convert him by Saturday.
Santa Cruz Warriors' Charles Bassey returns to the 76ers on a second 10-Day today following the expiration of his first deal yesterday.
After this, the Sixers would have to sign him to a rest-of-season contract or move on.
SCW retains his G League rights.
After this, the Sixers would have to sign him to a rest-of-season contract or move on.
SCW retains his G League rights.
February 5, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Santa Cruz Warriors' Charles Bassey returns to the 76ers on a second 10-Day today following the expiration of his first deal yesterday.
After this, the Sixers would have to sign him to a rest-of-season contract or move on.
SCW retains his G League rights.
After this, the Sixers would have to sign him to a rest-of-season contract or move on.
SCW retains his G League rights.
With the trade deadline passing, the Warriors have a couple more minor housekeeping items to take care of:
First, they will need to sign a 14th player by Feb. 19.
This will come in the form of a Pat Spencer conversion, whose last available NBA game on his Two-Way is tonight.
First, they will need to sign a 14th player by Feb. 19.
This will come in the form of a Pat Spencer conversion, whose last available NBA game on his Two-Way is tonight.
February 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM
With the trade deadline passing, the Warriors have a couple more minor housekeeping items to take care of:
First, they will need to sign a 14th player by Feb. 19.
This will come in the form of a Pat Spencer conversion, whose last available NBA game on his Two-Way is tonight.
First, they will need to sign a 14th player by Feb. 19.
This will come in the form of a Pat Spencer conversion, whose last available NBA game on his Two-Way is tonight.
Correction on this, no TPE generated for the Warriors due to being a 1st Apron team and using the Aggregated
Standard TPE to complete the trade, so the normal salary matching rules of the Expanded TPE do not apply.
Standard TPE to complete the trade, so the normal salary matching rules of the Expanded TPE do not apply.
The Warriors created a $9.2M TPE in the JK/Buddy trade which will expire next year.
It will essentially replace the $8.8M Kyle Anderson TPE, which will expire tomorrow.
It will essentially replace the $8.8M Kyle Anderson TPE, which will expire tomorrow.
February 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Correction on this, no TPE generated for the Warriors due to being a 1st Apron team and using the Aggregated
Standard TPE to complete the trade, so the normal salary matching rules of the Expanded TPE do not apply.
Standard TPE to complete the trade, so the normal salary matching rules of the Expanded TPE do not apply.
The Warriors created a $9.2M TPE in the JK/Buddy trade which will expire next year.
It will essentially replace the $8.8M Kyle Anderson TPE, which will expire tomorrow.
It will essentially replace the $8.8M Kyle Anderson TPE, which will expire tomorrow.
February 5, 2026 at 6:09 AM
The Warriors created a $9.2M TPE in the JK/Buddy trade which will expire next year.
It will essentially replace the $8.8M Kyle Anderson TPE, which will expire tomorrow.
It will essentially replace the $8.8M Kyle Anderson TPE, which will expire tomorrow.
Getting an unprotected 2nd for TJD is some good business though.
While he was a serviceable depth big, the fit wasn't the best, and the Warriors have found good value in the 2nd Rd and get another opportunity to do so this draft.
While he was a serviceable depth big, the fit wasn't the best, and the Warriors have found good value in the 2nd Rd and get another opportunity to do so this draft.
February 5, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Getting an unprotected 2nd for TJD is some good business though.
While he was a serviceable depth big, the fit wasn't the best, and the Warriors have found good value in the 2nd Rd and get another opportunity to do so this draft.
While he was a serviceable depth big, the fit wasn't the best, and the Warriors have found good value in the 2nd Rd and get another opportunity to do so this draft.
I'd keep an eye on the Warriors' potentially salary dumping Horford by the deadline tomorrow. Feels a little redundant to have him on the roster now with Porzingis and Post.
Would be good for them to get out of his $6M player option for next season.
Would be good for them to get out of his $6M player option for next season.
February 5, 2026 at 5:29 AM
I'd keep an eye on the Warriors' potentially salary dumping Horford by the deadline tomorrow. Feels a little redundant to have him on the roster now with Porzingis and Post.
Would be good for them to get out of his $6M player option for next season.
Would be good for them to get out of his $6M player option for next season.
like the concept of Porzingis as a stretch big, but his health is a huge question mark. Fits stylistically better than JK for sure.
Love Buddy, but he was redundant with Richard/Moody/Seth,and they get off his money.
Reduced payroll and teams a little better (hopefully?).
Love Buddy, but he was redundant with Richard/Moody/Seth,and they get off his money.
Reduced payroll and teams a little better (hopefully?).
February 5, 2026 at 5:14 AM
like the concept of Porzingis as a stretch big, but his health is a huge question mark. Fits stylistically better than JK for sure.
Love Buddy, but he was redundant with Richard/Moody/Seth,and they get off his money.
Reduced payroll and teams a little better (hopefully?).
Love Buddy, but he was redundant with Richard/Moody/Seth,and they get off his money.
Reduced payroll and teams a little better (hopefully?).
Warriors Future Salary Outlook
2026/27
🔹8 players under contract (3 Player Options)
🔸UFA: Porzingis, GP2, Seth Curry
🔹RFA: Post, Santos
🔸2026 Draft: 1x 1st and 1x 2nd picks
🔹$33M below 1st Apron
🔸$46M below 2nd Apron
2026/27
🔹8 players under contract (3 Player Options)
🔸UFA: Porzingis, GP2, Seth Curry
🔹RFA: Post, Santos
🔸2026 Draft: 1x 1st and 1x 2nd picks
🔹$33M below 1st Apron
🔸$46M below 2nd Apron
February 5, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Warriors Future Salary Outlook
2026/27
🔹8 players under contract (3 Player Options)
🔸UFA: Porzingis, GP2, Seth Curry
🔹RFA: Post, Santos
🔸2026 Draft: 1x 1st and 1x 2nd picks
🔹$33M below 1st Apron
🔸$46M below 2nd Apron
2026/27
🔹8 players under contract (3 Player Options)
🔸UFA: Porzingis, GP2, Seth Curry
🔹RFA: Post, Santos
🔸2026 Draft: 1x 1st and 1x 2nd picks
🔹$33M below 1st Apron
🔸$46M below 2nd Apron
A look at the Warriors' cap sheet following both trades: 🔹Opened two roster spots
🔹Cut 25/26 total payroll by $26M (salary+tax)
🔹Cut 26/27 total payroll by $74M (salary+tax)
🔹Cut 25/26 total payroll by $26M (salary+tax)
🔹Cut 26/27 total payroll by $74M (salary+tax)
February 5, 2026 at 4:53 AM
A look at the Warriors' cap sheet following both trades: 🔹Opened two roster spots
🔹Cut 25/26 total payroll by $26M (salary+tax)
🔹Cut 26/27 total payroll by $74M (salary+tax)
🔹Cut 25/26 total payroll by $26M (salary+tax)
🔹Cut 26/27 total payroll by $74M (salary+tax)
The Warriors shed almost $1M in salary and an additional $6.7M in tax payments through this trade.
Create a roster spot as well, which they can use to convert Pat Spencer into at any point from now until the end of the season.
Create a roster spot as well, which they can use to convert Pat Spencer into at any point from now until the end of the season.
February 5, 2026 at 4:52 AM
The Warriors shed almost $1M in salary and an additional $6.7M in tax payments through this trade.
Create a roster spot as well, which they can use to convert Pat Spencer into at any point from now until the end of the season.
Create a roster spot as well, which they can use to convert Pat Spencer into at any point from now until the end of the season.
SCW HC Lainn Wilson on Taevion Kinsey's chances of an NBA call-up with his play this season:
"I hope teams are taking notice. You're not going to find a better locker room guy. His game has gotten so much better....we rely on him a lot."
Kinsey hasn't missed a game this year.
"I hope teams are taking notice. You're not going to find a better locker room guy. His game has gotten so much better....we rely on him a lot."
Kinsey hasn't missed a game this year.
February 1, 2026 at 6:09 AM
SCW HC Lainn Wilson on Taevion Kinsey's chances of an NBA call-up with his play this season:
"I hope teams are taking notice. You're not going to find a better locker room guy. His game has gotten so much better....we rely on him a lot."
Kinsey hasn't missed a game this year.
"I hope teams are taking notice. You're not going to find a better locker room guy. His game has gotten so much better....we rely on him a lot."
Kinsey hasn't missed a game this year.
Chance McMillian on his return from injury, aggressive approach to his offense, feeling more comfortable getting his shot off, and using his athleticism to fight for the hustle rebounds.
Described playing in OT with a target score feeling: "like you're at the park".
Described playing in OT with a target score feeling: "like you're at the park".
February 1, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Chance McMillian on his return from injury, aggressive approach to his offense, feeling more comfortable getting his shot off, and using his athleticism to fight for the hustle rebounds.
Described playing in OT with a target score feeling: "like you're at the park".
Described playing in OT with a target score feeling: "like you're at the park".
Desmond Cambridge Jr. with a great game off the bench, including some timely 4th quarter buckets:
21pts
10rbs
6asts
2stocks
9/15 FG
3/7 3PT
21pts
10rbs
6asts
2stocks
9/15 FG
3/7 3PT
February 1, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Desmond Cambridge Jr. with a great game off the bench, including some timely 4th quarter buckets:
21pts
10rbs
6asts
2stocks
9/15 FG
3/7 3PT
21pts
10rbs
6asts
2stocks
9/15 FG
3/7 3PT
Chance McMillian's heroic performance off the bench in his first game back was not enough tonight for SCW:
27pts
6rbs
4asts
10/17 FG
4/9 3PT
+22 (team-high)
27pts
6rbs
4asts
10/17 FG
4/9 3PT
+22 (team-high)
February 1, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Chance McMillian's heroic performance off the bench in his first game back was not enough tonight for SCW:
27pts
6rbs
4asts
10/17 FG
4/9 3PT
+22 (team-high)
27pts
6rbs
4asts
10/17 FG
4/9 3PT
+22 (team-high)
Santa Cruz Warriors (9-7) lose a heartbreaker in overtime to the Iowa Wolves (11-7), 123-127.
Shorthanded Sea Dubs fought back hard in the second half to force OT, but couldn't overcome a well-oiled Iowa machine in a bounce-back game.
Two 20pt scorers on SCW's bench tonight.
Shorthanded Sea Dubs fought back hard in the second half to force OT, but couldn't overcome a well-oiled Iowa machine in a bounce-back game.
Two 20pt scorers on SCW's bench tonight.
February 1, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Santa Cruz Warriors (9-7) lose a heartbreaker in overtime to the Iowa Wolves (11-7), 123-127.
Shorthanded Sea Dubs fought back hard in the second half to force OT, but couldn't overcome a well-oiled Iowa machine in a bounce-back game.
Two 20pt scorers on SCW's bench tonight.
Shorthanded Sea Dubs fought back hard in the second half to force OT, but couldn't overcome a well-oiled Iowa machine in a bounce-back game.
Two 20pt scorers on SCW's bench tonight.
Santa Cruz down 57-58 to Iowa at the half.
Sea Dubs didn't start with the same energy as last night, but are hanging in there still. The paint advantage is Wolves tonight (+8pitp, +8rebs).
Taevion Kinsey continues his scoring tear. Already with 19pts at the half on 8/10 FG.
Sea Dubs didn't start with the same energy as last night, but are hanging in there still. The paint advantage is Wolves tonight (+8pitp, +8rebs).
Taevion Kinsey continues his scoring tear. Already with 19pts at the half on 8/10 FG.
February 1, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Santa Cruz down 57-58 to Iowa at the half.
Sea Dubs didn't start with the same energy as last night, but are hanging in there still. The paint advantage is Wolves tonight (+8pitp, +8rebs).
Taevion Kinsey continues his scoring tear. Already with 19pts at the half on 8/10 FG.
Sea Dubs didn't start with the same energy as last night, but are hanging in there still. The paint advantage is Wolves tonight (+8pitp, +8rebs).
Taevion Kinsey continues his scoring tear. Already with 19pts at the half on 8/10 FG.
For the OKC fans:
Iowa Wolves HC Mahmoud Abdelfattah spoke at length about his relationship with Isaiah Hartenstein, whom he coached on the RGV Vipers.
Said Hartenstein had the highest motor he's seen, and even more so, he's a great human being who still checks in on him.
Iowa Wolves HC Mahmoud Abdelfattah spoke at length about his relationship with Isaiah Hartenstein, whom he coached on the RGV Vipers.
Said Hartenstein had the highest motor he's seen, and even more so, he's a great human being who still checks in on him.
February 1, 2026 at 2:58 AM
For the OKC fans:
Iowa Wolves HC Mahmoud Abdelfattah spoke at length about his relationship with Isaiah Hartenstein, whom he coached on the RGV Vipers.
Said Hartenstein had the highest motor he's seen, and even more so, he's a great human being who still checks in on him.
Iowa Wolves HC Mahmoud Abdelfattah spoke at length about his relationship with Isaiah Hartenstein, whom he coached on the RGV Vipers.
Said Hartenstein had the highest motor he's seen, and even more so, he's a great human being who still checks in on him.
Riley Grigsby gets the start tonight. He's been on and off the roster throughout the season for Santa Cruz.
Asked Coach Wilson pregame what he's appreciated about Grigsby's stay ready mentatliy, and he pointed to his effort and coachability.
Asked Coach Wilson pregame what he's appreciated about Grigsby's stay ready mentatliy, and he pointed to his effort and coachability.
February 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Riley Grigsby gets the start tonight. He's been on and off the roster throughout the season for Santa Cruz.
Asked Coach Wilson pregame what he's appreciated about Grigsby's stay ready mentatliy, and he pointed to his effort and coachability.
Asked Coach Wilson pregame what he's appreciated about Grigsby's stay ready mentatliy, and he pointed to his effort and coachability.
SCW HC Lainn Wilson said about two weeks ago, Santa Cruz took a page from Golden State and introduced "Golden Hour", a skills-specific session before regular practice.
It's paid dividends so far. Taevion Kinsey credited his improved finishing to it.
It's paid dividends so far. Taevion Kinsey credited his improved finishing to it.
February 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM
SCW HC Lainn Wilson said about two weeks ago, Santa Cruz took a page from Golden State and introduced "Golden Hour", a skills-specific session before regular practice.
It's paid dividends so far. Taevion Kinsey credited his improved finishing to it.
It's paid dividends so far. Taevion Kinsey credited his improved finishing to it.
Santa Cruz Warriors starters vs Iowa Wolves tonight:
G: Franco Miller Jr.
G: Taevion Kinsey
F: Riley Grigsby
F: Jack Clark
C: Jacksen Moni
Out: Trey Galloway (Knee), Marques Bolden (Knee), LJ Cryer (Hamstring), Charles Bassey (NBA Call Up), Malevy Leons (w/ GSW)
G: Franco Miller Jr.
G: Taevion Kinsey
F: Riley Grigsby
F: Jack Clark
C: Jacksen Moni
Out: Trey Galloway (Knee), Marques Bolden (Knee), LJ Cryer (Hamstring), Charles Bassey (NBA Call Up), Malevy Leons (w/ GSW)
February 1, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Santa Cruz Warriors starters vs Iowa Wolves tonight:
G: Franco Miller Jr.
G: Taevion Kinsey
F: Riley Grigsby
F: Jack Clark
C: Jacksen Moni
Out: Trey Galloway (Knee), Marques Bolden (Knee), LJ Cryer (Hamstring), Charles Bassey (NBA Call Up), Malevy Leons (w/ GSW)
G: Franco Miller Jr.
G: Taevion Kinsey
F: Riley Grigsby
F: Jack Clark
C: Jacksen Moni
Out: Trey Galloway (Knee), Marques Bolden (Knee), LJ Cryer (Hamstring), Charles Bassey (NBA Call Up), Malevy Leons (w/ GSW)
Checking in from Kaiser Permanente Arena as the Santa Cruz Warriors (9-6) take on the Iowa Wolves (10-7) tonight at 7PM for Round 2.🏀
Taevion Kinsey and Chance McMillian (back from a 4-game absence) are getting some shots up pre-game.
Taevion Kinsey and Chance McMillian (back from a 4-game absence) are getting some shots up pre-game.
February 1, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Checking in from Kaiser Permanente Arena as the Santa Cruz Warriors (9-6) take on the Iowa Wolves (10-7) tonight at 7PM for Round 2.🏀
Taevion Kinsey and Chance McMillian (back from a 4-game absence) are getting some shots up pre-game.
Taevion Kinsey and Chance McMillian (back from a 4-game absence) are getting some shots up pre-game.