The Golden State Warriors will sign De'Anthony Melton to a one-year, $12.8 million contract under the mid-level exception, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.
Melton, a versatile defender who is also a career-high 36.9 percent three-point shooter, helps the Warriors fill two areas they had prioritized entering the summer: more shooting and better defense, particularly on the perimeter.
With the departure of veteran Warrior Klay Thompson and the release of 19-year veteran Chris Paul, Melton also provides some depth in the defensive end.
The 26-year-old guard could fit in as Stephen Curry's backup point guard and also find ways to play alongside him, something Paul struggled to do in his lone year with Golden State.
Melton was a key reserve in Memphis in the 2021-22 season before being acquired by Philadelphia that offseason; he has largely operated as a starter for the 76ers over the past two seasons.
He averaged 11.1 points in 38 games this season for Philadelphia before ongoing back problems caused him to miss most of the year.
The Athletic was first to report Melton's deal with Golden State.
ESPN's Tim Bontemps contributed to this report.
