Podziemski contract structure preserves Warriors cap space

First-year salary is $18.9 million before maximum raises.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Brandin Podziemski contract starts at $18.9 million next season, per sources, and has max raises after that. That ke Via @anthonyVslater on X

What happened: Golden State structured Brandin Podziemski's five-year, $110 million extension to start at $18.9 million next season. The deal includes maximum allowable raises in the following years.

Why it matters: The financial outline minimizes the immediate impact on Golden State's books. Podziemski's starting number comes in less than $2 million over his $17 million cap hold, protecting the team's expected cap space.

By the numbers: Podziemski played all 82 games for Golden State during the 2025-26 season.

What to watch: The front office carries this cap flexibility into the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Sources

@anthonyVslater 2026-10-10T15:11:42.889558+00:00

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