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Warriors Sign Former Mavs Guard Brandon Williams to Contract, Updated Roster, Salary Cap

Warriors add former Mavericks guard Brandon Williams on a one‑year, $2.6 million deal, boosting bench scoring and nudging the salary cap.

By · Published August 25, 2026  18:26 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026  23:36 UTC

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Brandon Williams signed a one-year contract with the Warriors. The team updated its roster and salary cap accordingly.

Epilogue added 53d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Warriors add former Mavericks guard Brandon Williams on a one‑year, $2.6 million deal, boosting bench scoring and nudging the salary cap.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The Warriors add a bench scoring guard by signing former Dallas Mavericks reserve Brandon Williams to a one‑year, $2.6 million contract. The contract term aligns with the league’s standard one‑year free‑agent agreements.

The transaction was reported simultaneously by the Mercury News, NBC Sports Bay Area & California, Yahoo Sports, ESPN and Bleacher Report, each noting the agents’ confirmation of the $2.6 million, one‑year terms. The addition gives the Warriors an additional scoring option off the bench as the preseason schedule begins, and the roster move is reflected in the league’s public roster and cap listings.

The move is now visible in the league’s official database.

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Quick answers

What is the length and value of Brandon Williams' contract with the Warriors?

He signed a one‑year contract worth $2.6 million.

Which team did Brandon Williams play for before joining the Warriors?

He was a guard for the Dallas Mavericks.

Which media outlets reported the signing?

The Mercury News, NBC Sports Bay Area & California, Yahoo Sports, ESPN and Bleacher Report.

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