Charles Bassey‘s five-game audition with the Warriors paid off.The veteran center and Golden State have agreed to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 NBA season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday, citing sources. The Golden State Warriors and center Charles Bassey have agreed on a one-year deal, bringing the big man back to the Bay Area for his sixth NBA season, sources tell ESPN. Bassey returns to Golden State in wake of Quinten Post joining the Grizzlies on an offer sheet. pic.twitter.com/JtH32Cy21R
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 9, 2026 Bassey returns to the Warriors two days after the team declined to match the Memphis Grizzlies’ three-year, $30 million offer sheet to third-year NBA center Quinten Post.
The 25-year-old Bassey now is in line to be the Warriors’ third center behind veterans Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis.
Per ESPN’s Anthony Slater, Bassey assumes the Warriors’ 11th roster spot. Charles Bassey fills the 11th roster spot. Young backup energy big who can absorb regular season minutes.
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