The Golden State Warriors have made a surprising move, waiving two NBA hopefuls, Marques Bolden and Taevion Kinsey, after their preseason win against the Portland Trail Blazers. This decision comes as the Warriors look to finalize their roster for the upcoming season.
The Waived Players
Marques Bolden: A center who has been around the Jazz’s G League affiliate for two seasons, averaging around 12 points per game.
Taevion Kinsey: A guard who averaged 12.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in his second year with the SLC Stars.
Impact on the Team
With this move, the Warriors are likely to send Bolden and Kinsey to their G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, where they can continue to develop and compete for a two-way or standard roster spot. The Warriors already have their roster filled out and two-way spots occupied, making it necessary to make room.
Recent Performance
The Warriors recently secured a 118-111 win over the Trail Blazers, showcasing promising performances from rookies like Will Richard. This win was part of their preseason schedule, which they’ve been using to evaluate players and make roster decisions .