Warriors Sign Journeyman Center Charles Bassey

Injury-depleted Golden State Warriors add depth with 2021 second-round pick.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:35pm by Ben Kaplan

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The Golden State Warriors are expected to sign 6-foot-10 center Charles Bassey, a 2021 second-round pick of the Philadelphia 76ers who has played in 121 games for four different NBA teams over the past two seasons.

Why it matters

The Warriors have been hit hard by injuries this season, with key players like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins all missing extended time. Signing Bassey provides them with additional frontcourt depth as they look to make another deep playoff run.

The details

Bassey, 22, was selected 53rd overall by the 76ers in the 2021 NBA Draft after a standout college career at Western Kentucky. He has spent time with the 76ers, Spurs, Hornets, and Raptors over the past two seasons, averaging 3.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. The Warriors are expected to sign Bassey to a 10-day contract, with the possibility of keeping him on the roster for the remainder of the season.

  • The Warriors are expected to sign Bassey in the coming days.

The players

Charles Bassey

A 6-foot-10 center who was a 2021 second-round pick of the Philadelphia 76ers and has played for four NBA teams over the past two seasons.

Stephen Curry

The Warriors' star point guard who has missed extended time this season due to injury.

Klay Thompson

The Warriors' star shooting guard who has also missed significant time this season due to injury.

Andrew Wiggins

The Warriors' starting small forward who has been sidelined by various injuries this season.

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What they’re saying

“We're always looking to add depth, especially with the injuries we've had this season. Charles is a young, talented player who can provide us with some additional size and energy in the frontcourt.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach

What’s next

The Warriors are expected to officially sign Bassey to a 10-day contract in the coming days, with the possibility of keeping him on the roster for the remainder of the season.

The takeaway

The injury-plagued Warriors are turning to a journeyman center in Charles Bassey to provide some much-needed depth in the frontcourt as they look to make another deep playoff run.