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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 25: Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors talks to the media during a press conference after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on January 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors will play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The Warriors have dealt with a lot of injuries this season (and especially as of late).
NBA Fans React To Golden State Warriors Signing Yurtseven
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 26: Omer Yurtseven #77 of the Miami Heat is interviewed during media day at FTX Arena on September 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Before Sunday’s game, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Warriors will sign Omer Yurtseven.
He most recently played in the NBA during the 2023-24 season as a member of the Utah Jazz.
That year, Yurtseven had averages of 4.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 53.8% from the field in 48 games (12 starts).
Charania wrote: “The Golden State Warriors are signing former Heat and Jazz center Omer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract, agents Keith Glass and Luke Glass tell ESPN. Yurtseven spent the season in the Euroleague before joining the G League last week, posting 36 points and 12 rebounds Friday night.”
Shams Charania
The Golden State Warriors are signing former Heat and Jazz center Omer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract, agents Keith Glass and Luke Glass tell ESPN. Yurtseven spent the season in the Euroleague before joining the G League last week, posting 36 points and 12 rebounds Friday night.
NBA Fans React To Yurtseven Signing
Here’s what fans had to say about the news:
@automaticnba: “forced to cause they have like 8 healthy players 😭😭”
@MattPicks_: “36 and 12 in the G League will get you a 10-day call-up every time.”
@Sheridanblog: “I was really hoping Al Horford avoided a strain. This means Horford could miss a chunk of the remaining games – awful news for the Warriors, they are at least a tier below when Horford isn’t available.”
GettySALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – OCTOBER 02: Omer Yurtseven #77 of the Utah Jazz speaks during the Utah Jazz Media Day at Zions Bank Basketball Campus on October 02, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
@DubsFanFoLife: “It’s all shaping up nicely for the late season tank. Seems like the Dubs will fall behind Portland to be the 10 seed Play In and 11th worst record in NBA. We’ll see if Steph plays the Play In or they shut him down.”
@trendorfade: “This guy is actually so nice.. surprised he fell off.. Good pick for the warriors 💯”
@Decimo2K: “I remember this guy from years ago smoking the Warriors in Summer League”
@m_me615: “This season giving off 2019-20 vibes. Might was well bring back Eric Paschall and Mychel Mulder.”
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 04: Omer Yurtseven #77 of the Miami Heat is defended by DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at Fiserv Forum on December 04, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Yurtseven’s NBA career
In addition to his stint with Utah, Yurtseven played the first two seasons of his NBA career with the Miami Heat.
During his rookie year, the 27-year-old had averages of 5.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 52.6% from the field in 56 games (12 starts).
ESPN’s Anthony Slater wrote: “Warriors add an extra center the night after Al Horford leaves with a calf issue. Steve Kerr called it a strain and indicated likelihood Horford misses time. Yurtseven has played 113 combined games in Miami and Utah.”
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 26: Musician J. Cole greets Omer Yurtseven #77 of the Miami Heat prior to their game against the New York Knicks at FTX Arena on January 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Warriors Right Now
The Warriors come into the night as the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 32-34 record in 66 games.
They have lost four games in a row.