The Warriors announced in a press release that they have exercised their third-year option at shooting guard Brandin Podziemski. His $3,687,960 salary for the 2025-26 season is now guaranteed, and he has a fourth-year option worth $5,679,459.

It was an easy decision after Podziemski emerged as a regular rotation player during his rookie season. He averaged 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 74 games while shooting 45.4% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range. He finished fifth in the Rookie of the Year voting and was named to the All-Rookie First Team.

Podziemski, 21, made an immediate impact after being selected 19th overall in the 2023 draft. His outside shot and feel for the game made him a valuable member of Golden State’s lineup, and he looks to be part of the basis for the future.

Assuming the Warriors pick up his fourth-year option next October, Podziemski will be eligible for a rookie scale extension in the summer of 2026.

He is the only Golden State player whose option had to be exercised before Thursday’s deadline. You can follow all the option decisions in the competition here.