Warriors send two 2027 picks for Tyler Burton’s G League rights

The forward averaged 10.8 points in 12 NBA games.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 41 min read

What happened: The three-team deal includes a 2027 first-round selection previously acquired from Wisconsin and a 2027 second-round selection. Burton is a 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward.

Why it matters: The transaction converts future G League draft capital into rights to Tyler Burton, an established scorer with NBA experience. He offers another roster option for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: Burton averaged 16.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in 51 G League games over two seasons. He started 41 of those games and averaged 29.2 minutes.

What to watch: Watch whether Burton joins the affiliate for training camp as the 2026-27 roster takes shape.

Sources

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