Warriors Linked to Kelly Olynyk and Georges Niang as Low‑Cost Frontcourt Options

Signed to veteran‑minimum deals they would be depth pieces meant to improve spacing around Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford

Overview

Reporting from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer that was republished by Yahoo Sports and Larry Brown Sports linked Golden State to forwards Kelly Olynyk and Georges Niang on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.
The Warriors have two open roster spots after re‑signing Gary Payton II and are expected to pursue veteran‑minimum contracts because of limited payroll flexibility.
Both veterans are valued for three‑point shooting and floor spacing rather than primary scoring or defense, so any signing would be a role player addition rather than a major upgrade.
Sources say Olynyk logged minimal minutes with the San Antonio Spurs last season but has a career reputation as a shooting big, while reports that Niang missed 2025–26 with foot surgery and posted recent career‑high numbers are limited or disputed and need confirmation.
Adding either player would boost bench spacing behind starters and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, but the move could face competition from other teams and would mostly affect rotation depth rather than the core lineup.