Restricted free agent Quinten Post is headed toward a three-year, $30MM offer sheet from the Grizzlies, a move that could force the Warriors into a quick decision on a player they like but may not be able to keep at that price.
Golden State has until 11:59 pm Tuesday to match, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. If the Warriors pass, Memphis would land Post and add a young big man on a contract built around the non-taxpayer mid-level exception.
Why the offer sheet matters
The structure of the deal gives Memphis flexibility, but it also affects the rest of the team’s offseason plans. Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron reported that the Grizzlies would still have access to the non-taxpayer mid-level exception if Golden State matches, while a successful signing could force them to find another path to Isaiah Stewart.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Player | Quinten Post |
| Team offering sheet | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Contract terms | 3 years, $30MM |
| Warriors deadline | 11:59 pm Tuesday |
| Mechanism | Non-taxpayer mid-level exception |
Gozlan said Memphis may need to use part of a $29MM trade exception or expand the Santi Aldama trade with Dallas if it wants to complete a deal for Stewart. That makes Post’s offer sheet more than a simple roster question, because it can influence how the Grizzlies handle multiple moves at once.
Golden State’s response is still uncertain
Several league observers do not expect the Warriors to match. Gozlan believes Golden State wants to preserve cap flexibility for other possible moves, including its pursuit of LeBron James, while Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints also said he does not expect the Warriors to keep Post.
Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that Golden State had been “bracing” for an offer sheet for several days, and Anthony Slater of ESPN noted that the Warriors value Post as a backup center but may decide the new price is too high.
Offer sheets have become rare in the NBA, which makes this negotiation stand out even more. Bobby Marks of ESPN pointed out that the last player to sign an offer sheet above $5MM per season was Matisse Thybulle in 2023, and the last unmatched offer sheet came in 2020 when Bogdan Bogdanovic moved from Sacramento to Atlanta.
For now, Memphis waits on Golden State’s call, and Post’s future could hinge on whether the Warriors believe his role is worth the commitment or whether they need to keep their options open elsewhere.