Warriors Sign Unproven Guard to Contract Amid Polarizing NBA Offseason

"The Golden State Warriors and Taevion Kinsey have agreed to a deal, league sources told [HoopsHype]," NBA insider Michael Scotto reported. "Kinsey was on a 10-day and two-way contract with the Utah Jazz in 2024. He was recently selected for the NBA G League United Team in the 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup in September."

This signing comes after the Warriors acquired Kinsey in a three-team G League trade with the Salt Lake City Stars and College Park Skyhawks, giving the 25-year-old an official opportunity in Santa Cruz.

Via Santa Cruz Warriors: "Welcome to The Cruz, Taevion

The Santa Cruz Warriors have completed a three-team trade with the Salt Lake City Stars and College Park Skyhawks to acquire the returning player rights to guard Taevion Kinsey."

Kinsey's career at a glance

Kinsey played five years with the Marshall Thundering Herd, where he averaged 22.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game in his last season with efficient 54.2/40.4/74.4 shooting splits. Kinsey ultimately became the all-time leading scorer at Marshall, was the 2022-23 Sun Belt Player of the Year, and was a three-time All-CUSA honoree.

After going undrafted in 2023, Kinsey has spent two years with the Jazz's G League affiliate in Salt Lake City. Last season, Kinsey averaged 12.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 0.9 steals per game with 51.9/33.0/60.0 shooting splits, ultimately earning ten-day and two-way contracts with the Jazz.

Kinsey adds to the Warriors' impressive depth in Santa Cruz, as the team continues to bring in young talent. The 6-foot-5 guard certainly deserves another opportunity, but he will likely never touch the court in Golden State.