Warriors Sign Charles Bassey Ahead of Steph Curry's Expected Return

The Golden State Warriors are adding the veteran center to their roster as Curry prepares to make his comeback.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:51pm by Ben Kaplan

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The Golden State Warriors are making a roster move ahead of their Sunday night game against the Houston Rockets, which is expected to mark the return of superstar guard Steph Curry. According to reports, the Warriors plan to sign veteran center Charles Bassey, who recently spent time with the Boston Celtics.

Why it matters

Curry's return is a major boost for the Warriors as they prepare for the NBA Play-In Tournament. Adding Bassey provides additional frontcourt depth and experience to the Warriors' roster as they make their playoff push.

The details

Bassey, a former second-round pick out of Western Kentucky, has spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, and San Antonio Spurs over the past few seasons. He most recently signed two 10-day contracts with the Boston Celtics, appearing in five games and averaging 2.8 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.

  • Curry has been out since January 30.
  • Bassey's most recent 10-day contract with the Celtics expired on April 4.

The players

Steph Curry

Superstar guard for the Golden State Warriors who is expected to return from injury on Sunday.

Charles Bassey

Veteran center who the Warriors plan to sign to their roster ahead of Curry's return.

Michael Scotto

Reporter for HoopsHype who broke the news of the Warriors' plan to sign Bassey.

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What they’re saying

“The Golden State Warriors plan to sign Charles Bassey to a deal, league sources told @hoopshype.”

— Michael Scotto, Reporter

What’s next

Curry is expected to make his return to the Warriors' lineup on Sunday against the Houston Rockets.

The takeaway

The Warriors are making a savvy roster move by adding the veteran Bassey as they prepare for Curry's return and the upcoming NBA Play-In Tournament. This signing provides additional frontcourt depth and experience to complement Curry's scoring punch as the Warriors look to secure a playoff berth.