​The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to sign Quinten Post, the Golden State Warriors’ big man, to a three-year deal worth $30 million, according to ESPN. Memphis initially extended an offer sheet to Post on July 6, giving Golden State until 11:59 p.m. Eastern on July 7 to match. Golden State chose not to match, allowing Post to join the Grizzlies as a free agent.
The contract details show that only the first year is fully guaranteed at $9 million, with $1.35 million of that first-year figure tied to incentives. The remaining two years are non-guaranteed at $8.5 million each, with $1.2 million per year available in incentives. The Warriors reportedly wanted to bring Post back for next season, but the price tag proved too high. Golden State did extend a $2.6 million qualifying offer to keep him, a figure well below Memphis’s guaranteed deal.
Post’s move to Memphis makes him the first restricted free agent to depart for an offer sheet from another team since Bogdan Bogdanović in 2020. Drafted 52nd overall in 2024, Post quickly found rotational minutes with the Warriors, providing credible floor spacing by shooting 40.8% from three on more than four attempts per game during his rookie season. He delivered a notable performance during Golden State’s 2025 playoff run, contributing 13 points in a Game 4 win over the Houston Rockets.
In Year 2 with the Warriors, Post’s shooting efficiency dipped to 33% from three and 44% from the field overall, despite an uptick in playing time. Toward the end of the season, there were several games in which he did not appear at all. With the Warriors re-signing veterans Al Horford and Kristaps Porziņģis, consistent minutes for Post would have been difficult to secure.
Now, Post heads to Memphis, where he can provide valuable bench depth as the Grizzlies embark on a retooling phase. Following the trade of Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers and the 2026 draft selection of Cameron Boozer at No. 3, the Grizzlies are entering a reset mode for the upcoming season. Post’s arrival comes at a time when Santi Aldama was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, further opening up frontcourt opportunities for shooting and floor spacing.
With his seven-foot frame, Post can operate at either frontcourt position. Pairing him with former lottery pick Zach Edey could unlock a twin-tower look for Memphis, giving Edey more space to operate in the paint while Post stretches the floor to the three-point line. Defensively, Post’s length and improving awareness have translated into a more competent presence, and he could continue to develop into a more reliable rim protector as he gains experience.
In sum, the move marks a significant shift for Memphis as they rebuild and redefine their rotation around younger talents. Post’s versatility, shooting, and length should help address spacing concerns and provide meaningful minutes in a Grizzlies lineup that is looking to establish a more versatile, modern identity.