The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard De’Anthony Melton to a contract, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
Melton, 26, appeared in 38 games (33 starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers last season, averaging a career-high 11.1 points, to go along with 3.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.58 steals in 26.9 minutes per game. A five-year NBA veteran, Melton has played in 350 games (146 starts) with the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and 76ers, averaging 9.1 points, 3.7 rebounds. 2.8 assists and 1.41 steals in 22.9 minutes per game. He owns career playoff averages of 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 19.8 minutes over 27 games (12 starts) with the Grizzlies and 76ers.
Originally selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft (46th overall), Melton played one collegiate season at the University of Southern California, averaging 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 27.0 minutes in 36 games.
Melton will wear #8.