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De’Anthony Melton is in the middle of his second season playing for the Golden State Warriors.
After missing most of last season due to injury, he is currently averaging 13.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 41.5% from the field and 28.8% from three-point range in 42 games.
Golden State Warriors Could Lose Key Player
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 20: De’anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he was called for a foul against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Chase Center on January 20, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Recently, Melton did an interview with 95.7 The Game.
He was asked about his upcoming player-option for the 2026-27 season.
Melton: “I’ve been in this league a decent amount of time… I’ve put a lot of time, effort and work into this… I think that should be rewarded… At the end of the day, you want to get rewarded for your services.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 03: De’anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point shot against the Utah Jazz in the first half at Chase Center on January 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
If Melton does decide to opt out, he would be an intriguing addition to plenty of teams around the league.
Therefore, the Warriors could potentially lose one of their best role players.