The Warriors have waived veteran guard Langston Galloway, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Galloway had been signed to a non-guaranteed training camp deal.
The 29-year-old Galloway played for the Suns last season but saw limited action with the team, appearing in 40 games with 11.0 minutes per contest. His role was even more limited in the playoffs, appearing in just 15 minutes over two games, none in the NBA Finals. He was reportedly unhappy with his part-time role after the season, having hoped for an opportunity for more minutes.
Galloway has been a solid outside shooter in the NBA, holding a career three-point mark of 37.0%. He’s known as a combo guard, playing more off-ball than on, but considered too short (6’1″) to play shooting guard full-time. He has played in 445 NBA games over his seven-year career for the Knicks, Pelicans, Kings, Pistons, and Suns, with career averages of 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 21.9 minutes per night.
It’s unclear when and where the next NBA opportunity might arise for Galloway. He’s ineligible for a two-way contract, as they’re unavailable for players who have at least four years of service. Perhaps he’ll receive another non-guaranteed or partially guaranteed offer if a player gets injured, as teams are always looking for shooting. Considering he went until the end of September before signing the non-guaranteed pact with the Warriors, a fully guaranteed contract seems unlikely at this time. However, I’m sure guaranteed money would be available to Galloway if he’s willing to play internationally.
The Warriors training camp roster now stands at 19 players, with 13 on guaranteed contracts. They have one two-way spot available.
Next stop overseas I suppose.
Portland and New Orleans could use his defense at the guard spot
Last is bell or chiozza? Then they have 15
Chiozza is on a two-way contract, so he doesn’t count as part of the 15-man roster. Bell and Avery Bradley have training camp deals (non-guaranteed), while Payton and Mulder are also on non-guaranteed contracts. Go Giants!
I don’t understand the NBA roster and pay, but From previous article “Payton must make opening-night roster to receive a $659K partial guarantee on his $1.98MM contract.”
He can wait it out for injuries to create openings. His skill set is useful to a contender.
It’s not fair. Dubs should be allowed to roster 23 players, be granted a salary cap tax waiver and have Giannis gifted to them…
So say their fans anyway…
He’s solid off the bench. Plays D and a team player. I think he’ll get picked up.