{
  "id": 3598264,
  "title": "Free agent guard Brandon Williams signs one-year, $2.6 million contract to join Warriors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/free-agent-guard-brandon-williams-signs-one-year-2-6-million-contract",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T21:40:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/free-agent-guard-brandon-williams-214039541.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard Brandon Williams to a one-year contract worth $2.6 million, according to the Associated Press. This move marks the second addition to the team in just two days, following the signing of forward Georges Niang for a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum of $3.9 million. Williams, 26, showcased his skills as a standout player during his time with the Dallas Mavericks last season, averaging 13.0 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.9 rebounds across 66 games, including 50 appearances with double-digit scoring. Prior to his tenure with Dallas, Williams played for Portland in the 2021-22 NBA season and spent three seasons in the G League, representing the Westchester Knicks, College Park Skyhawks, Osceola Magic, and Texas Legends. The Warriors, who were eliminated from the NBA play-in tournament as the 10th seed, have bolstered their roster by adding center Al Horford on a two-year, $14 million contract and center Kristaps Porzingis to a two-year deal valued at $40 million.",
  "summary": "Free agent guard Brandon Williams has signed a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, the second player the team has added in two days. Forward Georges Niang signed for the veteran league minimum of $3.9 million over one year in a deal announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old Williams averaged career bests of 13.0 points, 3.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds over 66 games…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Free agent guard Brandon Williams signs one-year, $2.6 million contract to join Warriors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/free-agent-guard-brandon-williams-signs-one-year-2-6-million-contract-3599638",
        "published": "2026-08-26T21:42:05.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}