Warriors Sign Former Thunder, Heat Center to Help Stephen Curry

Ömer Yurtseven inks second 10-day contract with Golden State

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:23pm

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The Golden State Warriors have signed 6-foot-11 center Ömer Yurtseven to a second 10-day contract, adding the former Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat player to their roster to provide depth and support for star guard Stephen Curry.

Why it matters

Yurtseven's signing gives the Warriors additional frontcourt options as they push for another NBA championship, with the 27-year-old center providing size, rebounding, and interior defense to complement Curry's scoring prowess.

The details

Yurtseven originally signed a 10-day contract with the Warriors on March 16 and has appeared in five games, averaging 3.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 11.2 minutes per contest. The NC State product began his NBA career with the Thunder but never played in a game, later spending time with the Heat and Jazz before joining the Warriors.

  • Yurtseven signed his first 10-day contract with the Warriors on March 16, 2026.
  • The Warriors announced Yurtseven's second 10-day contract on March 30, 2026.

The players

Ömer Yurtseven

A 27-year-old center who has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat, and Utah Jazz in his NBA career.

Stephen Curry

The star point guard and seven-time NBA champion for the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“The Warriors have signed center Ömer (oh-MIAR) Yurtseven (yurts-seven) to a second 10-day contract.”

— Golden State Warriors, Organization

What’s next

If Yurtseven continues to impress during his second 10-day contract, the Warriors will likely sign him for the remainder of the season to provide additional frontcourt depth as they prepare for the NBA playoffs.

The takeaway

Yurtseven's signing demonstrates the Warriors' commitment to building a deep, versatile roster around Stephen Curry as they pursue another championship, with the young center looking to make the most of his latest opportunity with the NBA powerhouse.