Why Moody’s contract extension is a win for Warriors

Why Moody’s contract extension is a win for Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors agreeing to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with Moses Moody on Sunday night, per Klutch Sports CEO, Rich Paul, is a win for Golden State going into the 2024-25 NBA season.

Moody bringing in $39 million, all guaranteed, of course, is a win as well for the 22-year-old. The agreement ahead of Monday’s deadline for rookie contract extensions theoretically shows a willingness of the Warriors to invest in the No. 14 overall pick in the 2021 draft after three years of being in and out of the rotation. But Moody also just committed to the Warriors before coach Steve Kerr can really say the same.

Moody from his rookie year to the end of his recent impressive preseason has been lauded for his maturity. His work ethic has never been questioned. When he has been given opportunities, good things usually happen for the Warriors.

Yet as Moody capped what was the best overall preseason of any Warrior this year, he also was the 11th player to see the floor for them Friday in a blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers, a game where Golden State was without Steph Curry.

“We have a whole roster full of guys who are capable of being in the rotation,” Kerr said after the win when asked about Moody’s standing. “I have some really difficult decisions to make Wednesday night in Portland. … There’s going to be, no matter how you slice it, we’re going to have to leave some good players out of the rotation.”

Kerr’s starting lineup in the Warriors’ preseason finale consisted of Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis, with newcomer De’Anthony Melton playing in place of Curry, who missed the game with a sprained right index finger. Reigning All-Rookie First-Team selection Brandin Podziemski was the first player off the bench, followed by offseason addition Buddy Hield and defensive stalwart Gary Payton II, before Kyle Anderson – another offseason signing – and veteran Kevon Looney entered the game.

A total of 10 players saw action in the first…

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Publish date : 2024-10-21 14:39:00

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