Warriors sign 6-foot-5 former Lakers guard to assist Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors have reportedly filled their open roster spot. 

According to the Stein Line’s Jake Fischer, the Warriors signed a 6-foot-5 former Los Angeles Lakers guard to assist Stephen Curry. 

“The Golden State Warriors are signing Nate Williams of the Long Island Nets to a two-way contract,” Fischer reported Monday. 

It was unclear which direction the Warriors would go with one opening remaining. Lonzo Ball appeared to be the most popular option, since most of the franchise’s ideal buyout targets were no longer available. 

Instead, Golden State elected to sign a player with significantly less NBA experience than Ball. Williams, who inked a deal with the Lakers last September before getting waived ahead of opening night, has only competed in 47 NBA games since joining the big leagues in 2022. 

Williams is averaging 3.9 points and 1.1 rebounds per game while shooting 51.7% from the field for his career. Ball, another former Laker, averages 10.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game for his career (322 total outings), shooting 39.2% from the field and 35.5% from three. 

At the end of the day, the Warriors clearly saw something in Williams to sign him to a two-way deal this season. Perhaps, the Buffalo product will prove Golden State right and eventually earn a standard contract with the seven-time NBA champions.

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