The Warriors have made a pair of cuts, announcing in a press release that they’ve placed guards Seth Curry and LJ Cryer on waivers (Twitter link).
The decision to waive Curry, who was in camp on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, had been expected. While Golden State reportedly wants to have Stephen Curry‘s brother on its roster, the team is hard-capped at the second tax apron and isn’t currently in position to carry a 15th man.
The younger Curry is expected to return to the team at some point within the first couple months of the season, tweets Anthony Slater of ESPN. The Warriors could bring the 12-year veteran back by mid-November but could opt to wait a little longer than that in order to give themselves a little additional flexibility below their hard cap for the rest of the season.
Cryer, meanwhile, had a solid preseason with Golden State, averaging 5.0 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.6 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game across five outings. It seemed as if the undrafted rookie out of Houston might be making a case for a two-way deal, but today’s move suggests the plan is likely for him to join the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State’s G League affiliate, assuming he clears waivers.
Cryer would earn a bonus worth $85,300 if he spends at least 60 days with Santa Cruz.
The Warriors now have 14 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals.
Seems pretty clear Seth will be back by November ….
A rim protector would help the team more.
halford shut down Zubac last night. he usually dominates the paint and scores 20 a game.
Sign Jazion Gortmen and a shot blocking C ages from 22-23
I liked Cryer, he’s better than seldom used Rowe. Oh well, neither would play except in blowouts anyway.