The Golden State Warriors may soon have a tough decision to make.
After dealing with several injuries this season, the team has leaned heavily on rookie Ky Bowman and third-year guard Damion Lee, who are both signed to two-way contracts.
Both players are nearing the end of their 45-day service clock and the Warriors are severely limited financially to make a move. The organization would need to shed contracts to make room to sign one or both players to avoid a hard cap.
As Anthony Slater of The Athletic tweeted on Monday, Bowman will have just six days of service time left after Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings while Lee is down to just two more days.
Days left on 45-day counter after tonight
-Ky Bowman: 6
-Damion Lee: 2
Steve Kerr says Warriors will send Bowman to G-League when D’Angelo Russell returns. No clarity on Lee. Roster spot likely to be cleared for him at some point. pic.twitter.com/qmLOo9ATHy— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 6, 2020
The Warriors have used a smaller rotation recently, mainly out of necessity with the injuries piling up. The organization has certainly been impressed with what Bowman and Lee bring to the lineup and will likely look at all avenues to keep them.
Bowman is averaging 7.7 points, 2.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 33 appearances with the Warriors and has played five games in the G League with Santa Cruz. He hasn’t played with the minor league affiliate since Dec. 22.
Lee is averaging a career-high 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 23 games with the varsity club and has not yet played for Santa Cruz.
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