In the wake of the 2025 draft, the Warriors have agreed to terms with a pair of guards who weren’t selected this week.
Golden State intends to sign Houston’s LJ Cryer to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston (Twitter link), and have also reached an agreement on a deal with Texas Tech’s Chance McMillian, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN (Twitter link).
Cryer, who won an NCAA title with Baylor back in 2021, spent his first three college seasons with the Bears before transferring to Houston for his final two years of NCAA eligibility. One of the NCAA’s very best shooters, the 6’1″ guard has a career 41.3% success rate on 6.3 three-point attempts per game.
The 23-year-old had his best individual season in 2024/25 for a Houston team that advanced to the championship game. He averaged 15.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game with a .424 3PT%, earning a spot on the All-Big 12 first team and being named a third-team All-American. Among this year’s draft-eligible prospects who weren’t taken on Wednesday or Thursday, Cryer ranked 37th on ESPN’s board.
McMillian placed just behind Cryer on that list, at No. 39. The 6’2″ guard was also a five-year college player, with three seasons at Grand Canyon followed by two with the Red Raiders.
After coming off the bench for Texas Tech in 2023/24, McMillian emerged as a full-time starter in his final season, averaging 14.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 32.8 minutes per night. He’s another marksman, having knocked down 40.8% of his shots from beyond the arc across five seasons, including 43.3% in ’24/25.
While Cryer’s deal is reported to be an Exhibit 10, Givony doesn’t provide any specifics on McMillian’s agreement. It seems safe to assume at this point that it’s also an Exhibit 10.
Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed deals that essentially serve as training camp invites. They can be converted to two-way contracts prior to the regular season or put a player in line to earn a bonus worth up to $85K if he’s waived before the season and then spends at least 60 days with his team’s G League affiliate.
Too small. I hate Kerr so much.
Go watch a different team then
I love the team, not the coach.
Be real, the coach is the reason why you like the team in the first place
That is easily the most insane thing I have ever read in my life.
Thank you for decreasing my IQ with your idiocy.
Because you’re a bandwagon fan buddy, your casual fanaticism of the warriors began when they got good. Kerr is essentially responsible for their dynasty. If they never signed Kerr, NBA history would be entirely different and the Warriors wouldn’t have ridiculous front runner fans like you. So again, go watch a different team.
I have a feeling a lot of C position will be available via trade. Draymond cant play the five very much longer and Post doesn’t play a typical 5. Looney will probably be gone. TJD might be better served as a part of a trade rather than the bench.
Great points. I really hope they get Brook Lopez at minimum.
Seems like his passing 3pt shot and rim protection mix would fit us.
Lopez-Kuminga-Green-Butler-Curry is cooking everyone
If these can shoot as good as advertised, could they replace Buddy Heild? There probably is no good sign-and-trade deal for Kuminga. It is impossible to find a big man that can help immediately. So, they move JK and Buddy’s, essentially expiring contract, at the deadline for a big man, to pair with Post, and pick(s) for a playoff run. I love a plan that comes together.
warriors do need a 3 pt shooter off the bench that also can handle th ball. Looks like they are testing out anyone for the position. i am leaning into thinking they are saving the MLE for a big man.
Won’t have the Mle arc
They will have the tax payer Mle which is 5.7 m per year
They don’t ned a top center. They just need a big body that can protect the rim and set screens. If they need a big man to score they have Post.
Warrior’s are the St Louis Cardinals from 2012 to present.
DRAFT PICKS MATTER
And who would you have drafted? Easy to criticize.
How about a freaking center? There were plenty of UDFA centers after last night, and we signed NONE of them
Who says they don’t have their eyes on a center? Every center left in the 2nd round were projects for the future. They have a MLE so why not wait and see who is available. Several vet centers may become free agents.
Who would have guessed. Davey being dumb again. Dunleavy, not Kerr, signed them. They are both Santa Cruz bound. You know nothing about them, so why the hatred.
It’s hilarious. He’s upset about G league players who will never touch the roster.
They said the same about Post.
Yeah, why are so many Dubs fans OBSESSED about the Dubs-need-a-big-man narrative?? Didn’t Post overachieve in his FIRST season after being a late second-rounder? Has Looney already signed elsewhere? Did TJD die??? You know what I’m thinking about this offseason (hint: it’s NOT the Dubs needing another center). I’m thinking about JK having a long audition as the potential #2 (#1?) bucket-draining threat alongside The Chef. FAIL. I’m also thinking about Jimmy Buckets-turned-Jimmy Buckets on Occasion having a shorter audition as the potential #2 bucket-draining threat alongside The Chef. Borderline FAIL. Maaaaan, you guyyyyyz!! I’m considering cursing to the clouds over this (will they curse back at me??)!! The Dubs…..NEED….a PROLIFIC second scorer to pair alongside The Chef if the team and its fans are conjuring ANY hope of returning to the ‘championship classic’ (Finals). Are there any centers out there on the free-agent market who fit this bill and the Dubs can afford without tearing apart their core?? Are there any teams out there willing to trade away a center who scores prolifically and would beautifully complement The Chef’s game?? I mean……..hey, if you’re thinking bring Giannis aboard and put HIM at the center spot, then OK; whoever else you guys are thinking of……will he be a PROLIFIC #2 threat alongside The Chef? Think about that!
Bob Myers with Stephen A said that Pheonix just spent a lot of capital on two centers and have created a minutes issue for a young player and gave up first rounders for a C with “industry history” does seem curious to “need” a big 5 when even OKC went small in the finals by their standards. Draymond just needs D help at the 5
Wouldn’t put too much stock into what Stephen A says
The conference finals were loaded w good centers – Rudy Naz Chet IHart Myles Kat Mitch
All have made significant investments ( Indy pending ) at the. C position
All the experts are puzzled by the moves the Suns made. Its a huge gamble. They thrown away the next 3 years of obtaining players so they better win. They are not even close to be a top 4 team in the west. There is only 1 team you can rule out in the west.