Brandin Podziemski during Warriors game amid reported trade interest from the 76ers
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Brandin Podziemski during a Warriors game as reports surface about trade interest from the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Golden State Warriors drew trade interest in guard Brandin Podziemski at the deadline, with the Philadelphia 76ers among teams that made an unsuccessful push, according to a report.
Adam Aaronson of Philly Voice reported that the Sixers explored deals for multiple players, including Podziemski, but did not complete a trade.
“Among other players the source said the Sixers made runs at, unsuccessfully: … Brandon Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors,” Aaronson wrote.
Warriors Guard Brandin Podziemski Draws Trade Interest
The reported interest follows a productive season for Podziemski, who appeared in all 82 regular-season games and both Play-In contests for Golden State.
The 23-year-old averaged 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists, adding 1.1 steals and 1.9 made 3-pointers per game. He also delivered one of his best performances in the Warriors’ 111-96 Play-In loss to the Phoenix Suns, finishing with 23 points and 10 rebounds in 39 minutes.
Podziemski recorded six double-doubles on the season and maintained a consistent role throughout, even as the Warriors dealt with injuries across the roster.
Warriors Trade Plans Tied to Stephen Curry Timeline
The interest arrives as Golden State evaluates how to maximize the remaining championship window around Stephen Curry.
Multiple reports have indicated the Warriors are expected to explore the trade market this offseason in search of another impact player. The urgency to compete remains, particularly after head coach Steve Kerr agreed to return on a two-year deal.
That approach places added focus on Podziemski’s value.
Among Golden State’s young players, he is widely viewed as the closest thing to a blue-chip prospect — the type of asset that could headline or support a deal for an established star. That reality makes him central to any serious trade discussions.
Contract Decision Looms for Warriors, Podziemski
At the same time, the Warriors must weigh Podziemski’s long-term future with the team.
He is eligible for a rookie-scale extension this offseason, setting up what could be a complicated negotiation.
Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard wrote in March that there may already be a gap between what Podziemski could seek and what the Warriors are willing to offer.
“This should be another interesting rookie-extension negotiation this offseason,” Kawakami wrote.
He pointed to recent negotiations with Jonathan Kuminga as an example of how talks can stretch out, particularly when questions about long-term role and value remain.
Contract Comparisons Could Shape Talks
Kawakami referenced the three-year, $39 million deal signed by Moses Moody as a potential benchmark.
“I don’t know if Podziemski’s worth much more than the three-year, $39-million deal that Moses Moody got… but I’m positive that he will want more,” Kawakami wrote.
At the same time, Golden State is not expected to approach the type of extension it once gave Jordan Poole, who signed a four-year, $123 million contract in 2022.
If no agreement is reached, Podziemski could play out the next stage of his rookie deal before reaching restricted free agency in 2027.
Podziemski Focused on Warriors’ Future Role
Podziemski has expressed interest in being part of the franchise’s next core as the current group transitions.
“When they leave this thing, they’ve got to leave it with somebody,” Podziemski told The Athletic earlier this season. “How can I have their trust?”
He later clarified those remarks after drawing attention, saying they were taken out of context but reflecting his competitive approach.
“I think I could have worded them a little bit differently,” Podziemski said on 95.7 The Game. “But I’m just going to stick with it. It’s worked.”
Trade Interest Adds Pressure to Warriors’ Decision
The Sixers’ interest highlights how Podziemski is viewed around the league — not just as a rotation player, but as a potential centerpiece in larger roster moves.
For the Warriors, the decision is straightforward but difficult: keep a durable, ascending guard who fits the next era, or use him as a key asset in a push to contend immediately.
With Curry still playing at a high level, that question is likely to shape Golden State’s offseason.