The Warriors are set to sign forward Kevin Knox to a rest-of-season contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Knox, who previously inked two 10-day contracts with the Warriors, will now secure a longer-term commitment from the team. Under NBA rules, players are not allowed to sign more than two 10-day contracts with the same team in a single season, necessitating the move to a standard contract.
In his initial 20 days with Golden State, Knox appeared in seven games, primarily off the bench, where he averaged 4.0 points and 1.6 rebounds in 7.3 minutes per game. The 6-foot-8 forward posted shooting splits of .458 from the field, .273 from beyond the arc, and .750 from the free-throw line.
Despite a limited sample size, Knox has a more extensive track record, having played 313 regular-season games since being selected ninth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. He has also spent time with the Knicks, Hawks, Pistons, Trail Blazers, and, most recently, the Warriors.
This season, Knox has largely played with the Warriors’ G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. In 28 games with Santa Cruz, Knox has impressed with averages of 21.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 32.6 minutes per game. His shooting line of .495 from the field, .389 from three-point range, and .759 from the free-throw line highlights his well-rounded offensive game.
The Warriors’ move to sign Knox comes as the team neared the deadline to add a 14th player to their standard roster. NBA teams are permitted to carry fewer than 14 players on standard contracts for up to two weeks at a time, with a maximum of 28 days in total throughout the season. Golden State had nearly reached that 28-day limit, making this signing essential to meet roster requirements.
If finalized, Knox’s rest-of-season deal will pay him $345,412 for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. The contract is expected to be for one year, carrying a cap hit of $275,936. Should the Warriors decide to add another year to the deal, the cap charge for 2024-25 would align with Knox’s full salary of $345,412.
After signing Knox, the Warriors will still have an open spot on their 15-man roster. They are expected to have enough flexibility under the hard cap to add a 15th player if necessary, with the current contract covering only the remainder of the season.
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