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De’Anthony Melton’s first season with the Golden State Warriors didn’t go very well. He fit in with the team exceptionally well during the 2024-26 campaign, but in early November suffered a season-ending ACL injury. The Warriors later traded the veteran as they sought reinforcements and were able to use his salary to get something done.
His second pass through the Bay Area has gone much better. Melton re-joined the Warriors as a free agent this year and, after finishing up his rehab, hit the ground running. In 41 games with the Dubs, he’s averaged a career-high 13.0 points per game, along with 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 steals. He’s slid into a starting role with Steph Curry injured, and has played admirably.
He’ll be a free agent again this summer. The Warriors will certainly want to bring him back, but will he be a priority for them? And will he be in their price range?
Let us know what you think.
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