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Warriors Announce New Signing After NBA All-Star Game
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All-Star weekend is usually a time for highlights, celebrations, and a brief pause before the real grind of the season begins again. But while most of the league was focused on the festivities, the Golden State Warriors were quietly looking ahead to what comes next. Sitting in the middle of a tight Western Conference race, every decision suddenly feels a little more important and every roster move carries extra weight.
As teams start thinking less about style points and more about survival, the Warriors chose this moment to make a subtle but potentially meaningful change. Whether it turns out to be a smart adjustment or just a small footnote in a long season is still unclear, but it's another sign that the push toward playoff basketball has officially begun.
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Nate Williams (50) waits for play to resume against the Golden State Warriors.David Gonzales-Imagn Images
According to reports, the Golden State Warriors made a quiet roster move after All-Star weekend, adding guard Nate Williams on a two-way contract as they look to strengthen their depth for the playoff push.
Williams arrives after a strong season in the G League, where he's been a consistent scorer and all-around contributor. This season, he has appeared in 35 games (all starts) with the G League's Long Island Nets, averaging 18.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals in 34.0 minutes per game.
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Overall, Williams has appeared in 116 games (97 starts) in four NBA G League seasons with the Nets, Rio Grande Valley Vipers and Salt Lake City Stars. He has logged averages of 16.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.4 steals in 30.1 minutes per game.
Speaking about his NBA experience, Williams has appeared in 47 games (four starts) over three seasons for the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets . He has averaged 3.9 points, 1.1 rebounds in 8.6 minutes in those games.
Williams steps into the two-way slot freed up when Pat Spencer earned a standard deal. While he isn't expected to jump straight into the regular rotation, his mix of size, experience, and recent production gives the Warriors another option if injuries or schedule demands arise.
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The signing comes at a time when Golden State is trying to stabilize after a frustrating loss to the Spurs , reminding everyone that small roster moves can matter as the postseason race tightens.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
