The Golden State Warriors have signed undrafted free agent guard Nick Boyd out of Indiana to an Exhibit 10 contract, per ProMondo Sports (presumably his agency). Boyd was actually ranked higher in Sam Vecenie’s draft rankings for The Athletic than Warriors second-round pick Lajae Jones (53 vs. 99). Exhibit 10 deals are non-guaranteed but include small bonuses (less than $100,000) designed to incentive players to join a team’s G-League affiliate when they likely do not make the team. Exhibit 10 contracts
primarily function to help NBA teams fill out their rosters, which expand to 21 in the offseason for summer league and the preseason. Each team is allowed up to six Exhibit 10 contracts. They may be converted to a two-way deal prior to the start of the regular season as well.
Boyd spent the first four years of his college career at Florida Atlantic, where he was recruited and played under new Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May. Boyd came off the bench as a freshman, but redshirted his sophomore year to focus on his development. He was the team’s starting point guard when he returned, helping them on their Final Four run in 2024. He saw his playing time decline the following season, however, and he transferred to San Diego State.
After one season as a floor general in the Mountain West, Boyd transferred to Indiana. In his lone season in a Power-Four conference, Boyd’s production exploded. He led Indiana in scoring, averaging 20.7 points per game, while averaging 4.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game on 48.0%/36.5%/83.0% shooting. They finished the season 24-11 and ranked 25th in the final AP poll.
Vecenie describes Boyd as an “Undersized but crafty floor general who gets paint touches but is already 25.” Boyd is limited by a 6’1 frame and 6’2 wingspan and no elite tools. He is a solid driver and finisher for his size and has flashed above-average catch-and-shoot ability, but has struggled as a pull up shooter. He is a good passer with decent vision, but is not exceptional.
With LJ Cryer already on a two-way contract, it seems like Boyd would have an uphill battle to a two-way deal or roster spot unless the Dubs fail to sign another ball handler in free agency and opt to promote Cryer to the active roster.
