The Warriors officially waived Daeqwon Plowden, per the team’s transaction log, clearing a two-way roster spot for rookie center Quinten Post.
Plowden, a 6-foot-6 wing, played so well in the Summer League that he earned a two-way contract with the Warriors. In eight Summer League games, Plowden averaged 14.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting 39.6% from 3.
“He’s showing that he should be in the NBA,” Summer League coach Anthony Vereen said after Plowden scored 19 points in a win over Phoenix. “The way he plays so hard, aggressively, on both ends, he doesn’t take a play off. It’s a pleasure as a coach to watch him put himself in a better position.”
But teams only have three two-way spots, so Golden State waived Plowden just as fast as they signed him.
Before Tuesday, the Warriors had Plowden, Pat Spencer and Reece Beekman signed to two-way deals. Waiving Plowden gives Golden State the opportunity to sign their 52nd overall draft pick, Post, to a two-way contract.
Originally from Netherlands, Post projects as a stretch-center as a 7-footer with range. He didn’t play in the Summer League due to a minor leg injury, but practiced with the team.
Beekman was also injured during Summer League, limiting him to two games. An undrafted free agent out of Virginia, Beekman could become a defensive specialist. Keeping him as a two-way player over Plowden suggests the Warriors highly value his potential.
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As for Plowden, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported the team still intends to bring him into camp to compete for a two-way spot. But Atlanta’s affiliate recently acquired Plowden’s G League rights, so it may make sense for the Hawks or another team to claim him for training camp or on a two-way.
The Warriors have 14 players rostered, plus their three two-way players. Since they’re hard-capped at the first apron, they don’t have enough space, as it stands now, to sign a 15th player — even to a minimum contract.
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and head coach Steve Kerr are scheduled to address the media on Sept. 26, days before the team’s Sept. 30 Media Day for players. The Warriors begin training camp the next day, Oct. 1, in Hawaii.