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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors addresses the media before in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors will be in New York City to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The Warriors have been dealing with a lot of injuries.
Golden State Warriors Officially Announce Roster Move
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)
Before Sunday’s game, the Warriors announced the signing of a new player.
Warriors PR wrote: “Warriors sign center Ömer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract:”
Warriors PR
Warriors sign center Ömer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract:
Yurtseven last played in the NBA during the 2023-24 (with the Utah Jazz).
He had averages of 4.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 53.8% from the field in 48 games.
SNY’s Ian Begley wrote: “Big man Omer Yurtseven will be with the Warriors tonight against the Knicks, the first day of his 10-day deal with Golden State”
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 25: Omer Yurtseven #77 of the Utah Jazz pressures Cody Zeller #40 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of their game at the Delta Center on November 25, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
How Can Yurtseven Help Golden State?
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 05: Omer Yurtseven #77 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 05, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Jazz 126-97. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Warriors are missing a lot of size right now, as they will be without players such as Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford against New York.
At the bare minimum, Yurtseven provides reliable depth at the end of their bench.
Over three seasons (with the Heat and Jazz), he has career averages of 5.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 53.5% from the field in 113 games.
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints wrote before Sunday’s game: “The Warriors will only have the following players available today vs. Knicks:
Brandin Podziemski Gary Payton II Gui Santos Will Richard Pat Spencer Omer Yurtseven LJ Cryer Malevy Leons Nate Williams
Quinten Post is questionable with a left ankle sprain.”
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)
Warriors This Season
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 28: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks to head coach Steve Kerr after receiving a technical foul in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings during the NBA In-Season Tournament game at Golden 1 Center on November 28, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Despite a high-profile roster, the Warriors are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 32-34 record in 66 games.
They have lost seven out of ten (and four in a row).
Following the Knicks, the Warriors will visit the Washington Wizards on Monday night.