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Warriors Reacts fan survey: Grade the Brandin Podziemski extension

The Golden State Warriors have locked in fourth-year guard Brandin Podziemski to a five-year, $110 million extension, securing his services through the 2027-28 season. The deal marks a significant leap from his rookie-scale contract—originally worth $16.2 million over four years—while offering Podziemski long-term stability ahead of what would have been his first restricted free agency.

For the Warriors, the extension avoids a potential bidding war in free agency while retaining a reliable starter at a controlled cost, though the contract’s middle-tier payday reflects neither superstar status nor a full franchise cornerstone role. Fans and analysts will now weigh whether the investment aligns with the team’s long-term vision, especially as Podziemski enters the final year of his current deal before the new contract kicks in.

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