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Warriors star fires off defiant 2-word message after $110 million extension

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Young, G. (2026, October 10). Warriors star fires off defiant 2-word message after $110 million extension. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/brandin-podziemski-warriors-extension/

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Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, also known as "Podz," signed a five-year, $110 million contract extension with the team. Shortly after the announcement on Saturday, Podz celebrated by posting a message on his Instagram Story that read, “gods timing ❤️.” Podziemski was drafted by the Warriors in 2023 and has since become an important player, averaging 13.8 points per game last season while playing all 82 regular-season games. The contract ensures Podz remains a key figure on the team as they aim to improve their competitiveness in the Western Conference.

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On Saturday, the Golden State Warriors signed guard Brandin Podziemski, known as “Podz,” to a five-year contract extension worth $110 million, taking him through the 2031-32 season. Podziemski celebrated his new deal on social media with a graphic and caption, "gods timing ❤️." Selected by the Warriors in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft as the No. 19 pick, Podziemski played every game last season, averaging 13.8 points per game and shooting 45.5% from the field over 28.5 minutes. Coach Steve Kerr expressed his excitement about securing Podziemski’s future with a deal that includes a mutual option for the fifth year, allowing flexibility in negotiations for both parties.

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The Warriors are not playing games when ensuring their star guards are signed. asserted

guards → play → games

Golden State agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension with Steph Curry at the end of last month, which should guarantee the NBA legend retires with the Warriors. asserted

legend → agree → Warriors

And on Saturday morning, news broke that Golden State signed guard Brandin Podziemski to a five-year, $110 million contract extension. asserted

signed → break → extension

Podziemski (better known as “Podz”) wasted no time celebrating this deal on social media. asserted

Podziemski → know → media

He posted a graphic announcing the extension to his Instagram Story on Saturday and added the caption, “gods timing ❤️”. asserted

He → post → caption

Podziemski has cemented himself as a key part of the Warriors’ roster since they selected him with the No. 19 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. asserted

they → cement → Draft

He averaged 13.8 points in 28.5 minutes per game last season while playing in all 82 regular-season contests. asserted

He → average → contests

What’s for sure is that they’ll need Podz to not only produce but potentially continue developing into an elite offensive threat if they’re to make any noise in the postseason. asserted

they → ’ → postseason

Warriors star fires off defiant 2-word message after $110 million extension

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