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Warriors Sign Charles Bassey to Reinforce Injury-Hit Frontcourt

The low-cost addition fills a gap at center ahead of the play-in.

Overview

  • The Warriors announced the signing of 6-foot-10 center Charles Bassey after multiple outlets reported Sunday that a deal was in the works.
  • Golden State turned to Bassey after Omer Yurtseven’s second 10-day deal expired and with Al Horford sidelined by a calf strain and Quinten Post out with a foot injury.
  • Bassey’s second 10-day contract with the Celtics ended April 4, and he logged five brief appearances for Boston this season.
  • The 2021 second-round pick posted strong G League numbers this year, averaging about 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks for Santa Cruz and Delaware.
  • The Warriors, 36-41 with a play-in berth secured, expect Stephen Curry back soon, which frames Bassey’s likely rest-of-season, minimum deal as a short-term depth play.