The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million contract with free-agent guard Brandon Williams, giving the team another ball-handler and scoring option off the bench. Williams’ agents Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence confirmed the deal to ESPN.
Career Year in Dallas
Williams is coming off his most productive NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks.
The 26-year-old appeared in 66 games, including 15 starts, averaging:
- 13.0 points
- 3.9 assists
- 2.9 rebounds
- 22.2 minutes per game
He shot 47.2% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line.
Williams also scored at least 20 points in eight games last season, demonstrating his ability to provide an offensive spark when given minutes.
What Does Williams Bring to Golden State?
The Warriors were looking for additional perimeter scoring and ball-handling, and Williams provides both.
His biggest strength is his ability to attack the basket. He uses his speed and handle to get past defenders and was particularly effective finishing around the rim.
That gives Golden State something different from some of its other guards, especially when Stephen Curry is off the floor.
Williams is expected to compete for backup point-guard minutes alongside De’Anthony Melton and other Golden State guards.
Three-Point Shooting Is the Concern
There is one obvious weakness in Williams’ game: perimeter shooting.
He shot only 23.2% from three-point range last season and has a career three-point percentage of 28.0%.
That could be an important issue in Golden State’s spacing-oriented offensive system.
However, Williams compensates to some degree with his ability to get inside, create his own shot and draw fouls.
A Low-Risk Opportunity for Golden State
The Warriors are taking relatively little financial risk with the one-year deal.
Williams went undrafted in 2021 after playing at Arizona, began his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers and eventually established himself in Dallas after spending time on two-way contracts and in the G League.
His breakout 2025-26 season has now earned him a chance to compete for a meaningful role with Golden State.
Interestingly, Williams already performed well against the Warriors last season, averaging 22.5 points in two games against them.
Why This Move Matters
Golden State needed additional guard depth, particularly with Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody expected to miss the opening months while recovering from knee injuries.
Williams doesn’t arrive as a major star, but he can potentially provide:
Bench scoring + speed + penetration + secondary playmaking.
For a team trying to maximise the final years of Curry’s championship window, that could make the signing more valuable than its modest price suggests.
The Bottom Line
Brandon Williams’ move to Golden State is a low-cost, upside-oriented signing.
After averaging a career-best 13 points and 3.9 assists for Dallas, he now gets an opportunity to play alongside Stephen Curry and compete for a regular role in the Warriors’ backcourt.
The biggest question will be whether Williams can improve his three-point shooting enough to stay on the floor consistently. If he can, his ability to attack the rim and create offense could make him a useful addition to Golden State’s second unit.
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