While many of free agency’s top names have already signed deals this summer, several notable players remain on the market. One of them — former Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton — could be headed back to the Golden State Warriors.
According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, the Warriors are reportedly interested in bringing Melton back following an injury-shortened 2024-25 campaign.
“They’re also looking for perimeter defense,” Slater said. “There is mutual interest in a reunion with De’Anthony Melton, who played only six games for them last year before he tore an ACL. It was a really good fit — Steph Curry likes him.”
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Melton spent two years with the Sixers before joining the Warriors last season. In Philadelphia, he averaged 10.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals across 27.4 minutes per game in 115 regular-season appearances.
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However, his time with the Warriors was cut short by an ACL injury that required season-ending surgery in November. He was later traded to the Brooklyn Nets in December as part of the Dennis Schroder trade.
Now a free agent, Melton could return to Golden State, where he would likely earn meaningful playing time behind Curry and Brandin Podziemski.
A strong perimeter defender and capable three-point shooter, Melton will likely have multiple suitors despite coming off the knee injury. Still, a reunion with the Warriors appears to be a logical fit.
Over his seven-year NBA career, the former second-round pick has averaged 9.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 36.9 percent from three-point range in 22.4 minutes per game.
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