Anthony Lamb, who played for the Warriors last season, has signed with the New Zealand Breakers as an injury replacement, ESPN Olgun Uluc reports. Lamb’s contract will have an NBA opt-out clause, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto (Twitter link).
Lamb, a 6’6″ forward, is already with the Breakers in Portland as they prepare for their preseason games against NBA squads. He’s expected to play in the team’s preseason games against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday and against the Jazz on October 17.
Lamb averaged 6.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game for the Warriors last season while appearing in 62 games during the regular season. He also saw action in six postseason contests.
Initially signed as a two-way player in Golden State, Lamb’s contract was converted to a standard deal in March. He became an unrestricted free agent when the Warriors didn’t extend him a qualifying offer.
He has also had stints with Houston and San Antonio.
The Breakers began their 2023/24 NBL season 1-1 before coming to the U.S. for the preseason games.
It’s probably just me and I’m alone in this, but I actually really liked Anthony Lamb’s game. You could put them out there with the starters and he wouldn’t hurt you and he could hit the three-point shot.
It seemed like he knew where to go and when to go there. Was decent on defense. I don’t know.., I liked him. I thought he was an NBA player but I’m not always correct on my assessments LOL
He is a good bench player with a lot of energy off the bench. I think the rape accusation by his ex-girlfriend what is prevented him from being a bench player in the NBA.
I didn’t hear about that. From his girlfriend?