Warriors Reportedly Release Talented 3-Point Shooter In Surprising Roster Move

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Golden State Warriors will waive Daeqwon Plowden.

Sep 26, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Daeqwon Plowden (29) poses for a photo during media day at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-Imagn Images / Andrew Wevers-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Golden State Warriors have officially waived Daeqwon Plowden.

Warriors waive guard Daeqwon Plowden: pic.twitter.com/XGr2a374bL

— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) September 25, 2024

UPDATE: Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported more details.

Via Slater: "The Warriors are signing Quinten Post (52nd pick) to a two-way contract ahead of training camp, per source. He's a stretch center. To make room, they're waiving Daeqwon Plowden. They still intend to bring Plowden to camp to compete for a two-way spot."

The Warriors are signing Quinten Post (52nd pick) to a two-way contract ahead of training camp, per source. He's a stretch center. To make room, they're waiving Daeqwon Plowden. They still intend to bring Plowden to camp to compete for a two-way spot.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) September 24, 2024

Daeqwon Plowden is coming off a year where he played in the G League for the Osceola Magic.

He finished the regular season with averages of 11.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.0% from the three-point range 33 games (nine starts).

Over the offseason, Plowden signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors.

However, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that the Warriors will now waive Plowden.

Via Scotto: "The Golden State Warriors have waived two-way guard Daeqwon Plowden, league sources told @hoopshype. Plowden averaged 14.6 points and shot 39.6% from 3-point range in eight Summer League games combined in Las Vegas and California for the Warriors."

The Golden State Warriors have waived two-way guard Daeqwon Plowden, league sources told @hoopshype. Plowden averaged 14.6 points and shot 39.6% from 3-point range in eight Summer League games combined in Las Vegas and California for the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/QW09BhCN38

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 24, 2024

The move left some Warriors fans surprised.

Via @gswcba: "Wow, this is confounding. Plowden more than earned his spot in Summer League with outstanding play.

This does finally open up a two-way spot to sign Quinten Post into (alongside Beekman and Spencer).

Plowden likely heads to the Hawks who acquired his G League rights recently."

Wow, this is confounding. Plowden more than earned his spot in Summer League with outstanding play.

This does finally open up a two-way spot to sign Quinten Post into (alongside Beekman and Spencer).

Plowden likely heads to the Hawks who acquired his G League rights recently. https://t.co/PQfNFqSeHN

— GSWCBA (@gswcba) September 24, 2024

Via BayAreaTrev: "Wow, I’m a big fan of Plowden’s game. Guess Quinten Post takes his spot on a two-way deal."

Wow, I’m a big fan of Plowden’s game. Guess Quinten Post takes his spot on a two-way deal. https://t.co/Vpro4jFad8

— trev (@BayAreaTrev) September 24, 2024

Via @Hollie_415: "You serious? Must be some politics going on. No way Beekman deserves that slot over Plowden"

You serious? Must be some politics going on. No way Beekman deserves that slot over Plowden https://t.co/IYu6bu3meP

— Hollie_415 (@Hollie_415) September 24, 2024

Via @gswcowboy: "um,i'm so confused"

um,i'm so confused

— Ren 💍 💍 💍 💍 (@gswcowboy) September 24, 2024

Via @terryworst: "Why not just waive Pat Spencer and sign Post?

The obsession with guards is annoying🤦🏾‍♂️"

Why not just waive Pat Spencer and sign Post?

The obsession with guards is annoying🤦🏾‍♂️ https://t.co/eTidIqLlMu

— terry (@terryworst) September 24, 2024

The Warriors will play their first game of the season on October 23 when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers in Oregon.