Warriors' Melton Declines Player Option
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Warriors' Melton Declines Player Option

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Golden State Warriors backup point guard De'Anthony Melton has declined his player option for the 2026-27 season, making him a free agent. The decision comes after a career year in points scored.

Melton’s player option would have kept him with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season. By declining it, he will be available to negotiate with any NBA team during the upcoming free agency period. Details of the declined option's financial value were not provided in the report.

The point guard recently achieved a career high in points last year, though specific numbers weren’t released by Yahoo Sports. His performance likely contributed to his decision to test free agency and potentially secure a more lucrative contract.

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