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Charles Bassey during his time with the San Antonio Spurs in January 2025<\/p>\n
Despite experiencing an inconsistent season at the NBA<\/a> level, the Golden State Warriors<\/a> have continued to monitor developments within their G League system, where several intriguing storylines have emerged.<\/p>\n In recent weeks, rookie guard Deivon Smith<\/a> has drawn attention<\/a> with a string of standout performances, while the signing of Nate Williams<\/a> to a two-way contract<\/a> has already looked like a smart addition.<\/p>\n Back in December, Santa Cruz quietly added veteran big man Charles Bassey<\/a>, strengthening its frontcourt with an experienced and proven presence.<\/p>\n However, after delivering multiple standout performances, Bassey was signed away<\/a> by the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> on consecutive 10-day contracts<\/a>. Now back with the Warriors\u2019 organization, his long-term situation remains uncertain.<\/p>\n Golden State Warriors Regain Proven Frontcourt Presence in Santa Cruz<\/p>\n Santa Cruz had previously acquired<\/a> Bassey\u2019s returning player rights in a trade with the Delaware Blue Coats, allowing him to rejoin the Warriors\u2019 system after his 10-day deals with Philadelphia expired.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old wasted little time making an impact. In his return against the Rip City Remix on Tuesday, Bassey delivered<\/a> 24 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block across 33 minutes, shooting an efficient 11-of-18 from the field.<\/p>\n He followed that performance with another dominant showing on Friday in a narrow 130-126 loss to the San Diego Clippers<\/a>. Bassey once again<\/a> scored 24 points, this time on 9-of-20 shooting, while adding two made three-pointers in 32 minutes.<\/p>\n Most notably, he controlled the glass with 18 rebounds, including seven offensive boards, while also contributing one assist, one steal, and two blocks in a commanding all-around performance.<\/p>\n In the same contest, Williams led Santa Cruz with 26 points and five assists, while Marcques Bolden and Chance McMillian added 22 and 19 points, respectively.<\/p>\n Smith continued his strong run off the bench with 14 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.<\/p>\n Contract Situation Leaves Warriors Vulnerable to Losing Bassey<\/p>\n Through 12 games with Santa Cruz this season, Bassey has averaged<\/a> 19.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting an efficient 57.8% from the field and 35.7% from three-point range.<\/p>\n Even during his brief stint within Philadelphia\u2019s system, Bassey continued to impress at the G League level.<\/p>\n Across three appearances with the Blue Coats, he averaged 21.0 points, 15.3 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks while shooting 62.5% from the field and connecting on 5-of-9 three-point attempts, highlighting the continued expansion of his offensive range.<\/p>\n Bassey also brings significant NBA experience. Since entering the league as a second-round pick in 2021, he has appeared<\/a> in 116 NBA games, including a three-year run with the San Antonio Spurs<\/a>.<\/p>\n That experience gives him a level of readiness rarely seen among G League frontcourt players.<\/p>\n Despite his production and experience, Bassey remains on a standard G League contract, as he is no longer eligible for a two-way deal. That status means he is not tied to Golden State and can sign with any NBA team immediately without compensation.<\/p>\n Philadelphia has already demonstrated how quickly teams can act in these situations, and Bassey\u2019s continued dominance is likely to attract further interest from front offices seeking reliable frontcourt depth.<\/p>\n As the season progresses and roster needs shift, opportunities often increase<\/a> for high-performing G League players.<\/p>\n Based on his current form, Bassey appears firmly positioned for another NBA call-up, leaving the Golden State Warriors at real risk of losing one of their most impactful developmental contributors.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMatt Evans<\/a> is a sports journalist from the United Kingdom, based in Paris, with over a decade of experience covering the NBA and wider global sport. 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