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Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski actually claimed he could be the ‘white Shohei’ in MLB

The 2025 Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a great start. They are 4-2 and looking to keep winning. One of the key players in their start is Brandin Podziemski, who has been used as a big piece off the bench for Golden State in the backcourt.

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Warriors pick up Brandin Podziemski’s 4th-year option

There wasn’t much doubt that the Golden State Warriors were interested in having Brandin Podziemski on a dirt-cheap $5.7M contract for 2026-27, but Thursday’s move made it official.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 30

NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Jazz

The Warriors are keeping guard Brandin Podziemski around for the long haul. Golden State officially picked up the fourth-year option on his rookie deal, locking in $5.68 million for the 2026–27 season.

Brandin Podziemski News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Warriors exercise 2026-27 option on former first-round pick

The Warriors have picked up their rookie scale team option on guard Brandin Podziemski for the 2026-27 season.

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Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Warriors GM Not Interested in Brandin Podziemski Contract Talks After Star’s Underwhelming Performances

Entering the league as the 19th draft pick in 2023, the journey hasn’t been easy for Brandin Podziemski. Since his debut, the 22-year-old’s performance graph in the NBA has been uneven.

Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / October 28

Stephen Curry Issues Strong Message to Brandin Podziemski Amid Star’s Struggles

Stephen Curry is transforming the stereotypical beliefs about age this season. Averaging 31.5 minutes per game, with a 51.4 FG% and an average of 29 points per game.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski responds to Steve Kerr’s challenge with near flawless performance vs. Grizzlies

SAN FRANCISCO– The first three games of the season were rough for third-year guard Brandin Podziemski, especially with some of the pressure on his shoulders.

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / October 28

Warriors' youth movement is in full swing

The Golden State Warriors (3-1) are trusting their young players, a strategy that is paying off big in the new NBA season.

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Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / October 27

Steve Kerr Sends Sincere Message To Brandin Podziemski Amid Slow Start

The Golden State Warriors will play the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night in the first leg of a back-to-back that will also feature the Los Angeles Clippers.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Brandin Podziemski gets begrudging respect over ‘delusional’ Golden State Warriors ambition

The Golden State Warriors are off to a 2-1 start to begin their season. After winning their first two games of the season, the Golden State Warriors suffered a blowout loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / October 26

Steve Kerr Explains Potential Reason for Brandin Podziemski's Struggles

Brandin Podziemski's early-season struggles hit a new low Friday night when the third-year guard was pulled from the Warriors' starting lineup for the first time this season.

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Golden State Warriors News / Sporting News / October 26

Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski slammed for concerning slump by NBA writer

The Golden State Warriors' young guard has faced a challenge to begin the 2025-26 season.

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / October 22

Steve Kerr takes new approach with young players to start 2025-26 season

Amid widespread talk that the Golden State Warriors are "old and brittle," head coach Steve Kerr caught everyone off guard in his team's season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

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Brandin Podziemski highlights a Warriors’ player who shines even without the ball

Off-ball movement has long been at the heart of the Golden State Warriors’ offensive game plan, and nobody embodies that more than Stephen Curry. His teammates have picked up on it too, and it has made the team even more effective.

Golden State Warriors News / FirstSportz / October 20

Draymond Green Warns Brandin Podziemski Over Desire to Be Team Leader: 'Be Careful'

As a second-round pick, no one envisioned Draymond Green to become one of the leaders of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty. Now, he and his fellow veterans are grooming young players such as Brandin Podziemski to take over at some point.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / October 19

Draymond Green Cautions Brandin Podziemski on Being a Leader

Over the last decade or so, the Golden State Warriors have been an NBA powerhouse and will go down as one of the great dynasties in sports history. Led by Stephen Curry, the Warriors have won four championships since 2015 and are looking to add another this upcoming season.

Golden State Warriors News / The SportsRush / October 18

Brandin Podziemski Sheds Light on Biggest Lesson He’s Learning From Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler

Throughout the Jonathan Kuminga drama of the offseason, fans have almost forgotten that the Golden State Warriors have another young, budding star on the precipice of exploding.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18

Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski suffers injury scare vs. Clippers

The Golden State Warriors wrapped up the NBA preseason with a 106-103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The more important news, though, was that Dubs guard Brandin Podziemski took a scary-looking fall and exited the game with an injury, which is not great on the eve of the regular season.

Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / October 18

What Happened to Brandin Podziemski? Warriors Make Injury Announcement During Clippers Game

The Golden State Warriors are already depleted by injuries in the preseason. With Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga missing tonight’s matchup against the LA Clippers, other rotational players got more burn.