The Golden State Warriors have secured center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year, $40 million contract extension, keeping “The Unicorn” in the Bay Area through the 2027–28 season. The deal includes a player option for the second year.
While the $20 million annual average value reflects Porzingis’s elite floor-spacing ability, the underlying structure highlights a masterclass in front-office flexibility. Only $3 million of his 2027–28 salary is guaranteed before late June 2027. Crucially, because this
deal was executed as an extension rather than a free-agent re-signing, the 7-foot-2 big man remains immediately eligible to be traded.
As such, SB Nation conducted a poll among Warriors fans, asking them to grade the Porzingis extension. Here are the results:
Porzingis only appeared in 15 games for Golden State last season due to injury, averaging 16.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. Whether he serves as a critical pick-and-pop anchor for Steph Curry or functions as a highly movable salary bridge for an offseason blockbuster, this extension gives the Warriors immense strategic optionality.
Will this extension help the Warriors compete next season? Or will they continue to be a mediocre team built around an aging star and pieces that won’t move the needle? Head on over to https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba to test your luck.
