Warriors Sign Experienced G League Shooter Nate Williams

Golden State adds depth and shooting with two-way contract for 27-year-old guard

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Golden State Warriors have signed Nate Williams, a 27-year-old guard who has been playing for the Brooklyn Nets' G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. Williams has impressed this season, averaging 18.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 36.5% from three-point range. The Warriors see Williams as a low-risk, high-upside addition who can provide experienced depth and shooting as they continue their playoff push.

Why it matters

The Warriors have increasingly turned to the G League to uncover overlooked contributors, and Williams represents another example of a talented player on a standard G League contract who can be signed by any team. His addition gives the Warriors more experienced shooting and perimeter depth as they look to strengthen their roster down the stretch.

The details

Williams had been playing with the Brooklyn Nets' G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, after being acquired in an offseason trade. His strong production this season, including a 30-point, 7-rebound performance, had begun attracting attention from playoff-caliber teams. The Warriors were able to sign Williams to a two-way contract, allowing him to continue developing with their G League affiliate in Santa Cruz while also being available to contribute at the NBA level when needed.

  • Williams signed with the Warriors on Monday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Nate Williams

A 27-year-old guard who has been playing for the Brooklyn Nets' G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, and has now signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors.

Golden State Warriors

An NBA team that has increasingly turned to the G League to uncover overlooked contributors and has now signed Nate Williams to a two-way contract.

Brooklyn Nets

The NBA team that had Williams playing for their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, before he was signed by the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“Nate's just one of those guys who knows how to play basketball. You don't have to say too much to him. He's an older guy. He's played in the NBA and has a lot of minutes in the G League as well.”

— Yuri Collins, Former Teammate (NetsDaily)

“He can really help out a playoff team. Now Williams gets the chance to do just that as the Warriors control their own destiny, sitting with a 29-26 record.”

— League Source (NetsDaily)

What’s next

Williams is expected to continue developing with the Warriors' G League affiliate in Santa Cruz while remaining available to contribute at the NBA level when called upon.

The takeaway

The Warriors' signing of Nate Williams demonstrates their continued commitment to finding overlooked talent in the G League, as they add an experienced shooter and perimeter defender who can provide depth and contribute to their playoff push.