If there's been a singular storyline for the Golden State Warriors over these later portions of the offseason, it's been their clear intention to set up a competition for the final spots on their roster in training camp.
With the start of practice just under two weeks away, the Warriors already have Georges Niang, Brandon Williams, and Dalen Terry in hand to compete for their final two guaranteed roster spots. But their addition of Chance McMillian, who spent last season in the G-League with the Santa Cruz Warriors, on an Exhibit-10 deal intensifies their competition for their three two-way spots as well.
As of now, they have LJ Cryer and Malevy Leons inked to two-way deals. The addition of McMillian leaves both him and Alex Toohey seeking to either claim the third spot for themselves or oust one of those players before the start of the season. With both Lajae Jones and Graham Ike remaining unsigned, things could certainly get interested between now and the start of the regular season.
Does McMillian have a real chance to stick on the roster in 2026-27? That remains to be seen.
But at the very least, he has the offensive upside for it to be a storyline worth keeping an eye on as the Warriors enter training camp.
Chance McMillian will try to push for a two-way spot as the Warriors enter training camp
It's safe to say right now that Cryer is a lock for a two-way spot. He was one of Golden State's standouts during their stint in Summer League, and he has enough perimeter shooting upside to become a reliable piece of the team's rotation by season's end.
Leons certainly isn't safe, though. Although he looked healthier and more confident with the ball in his hands during Summer League, he still averaged just 9.8 points between the California Classic and his appearances in Las Vegas.
Disregarding the current contract situations, it seems as though Jones or Toohey would have the best shot to displace Leons. Jones possesses major defensive upside as a lengthy wing, and Toohey has a projectable role as a combo forward if he's able to gain strength after an injury-shortened rookie campaign.
But McMillian is the one who currently has a deal signed with Golden State. McMillian was a standout last season with the Warriors' Santa Cruz affilliate, averaging 17 points, 4.3 rebounds, and five assists while knocking down 35.7% of his attempts from beyond the arc. He then carried some of that momentum into Summer League, averaging 10 points and knocking down over 50% of his 3-point attempts across his nine appearancs with Golden State.
The Warriors don't necessarily need any additional backcourt help, especially with Williams and Cryer in the fold. But if they want a potential bench battery to provide insurance against any injuries to their depth, McMillian is the sort of dynamic guard that could fit right into the Warriors' current roster construction.
We'll need to see how training camp ultimately unfolds, but the McMillian signing certainly makes things at least a bit more interesting than they were already slated to be.
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