Report: Warriors sign pair of undrafted free agent guards
On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors used a pair of second-round selections to add Australian forward Alex Toohey and Florida Gators guard Will Richard. Yet, after the 2025 edition of the draft closed, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Steve Kerr weren't done adding prospects.
Following the draft, the Warriors inked a pair of undrafted free agents. Houston's L.J. Cryer and Texas Tech's Chance McMillian are set to join Golden State, according to the SF Standards' Danny Emerman.
Cryer starred at Houston for the last two seasons, averaging 15.7 points on 41.1% shooting from the field to go along with 2.4 rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes per game last season. Cryer finished the season with third-team All-American honors.
Cyer is a strong shooter, hitting 42.4% of his attempts from beyond the arc. Cryer drilled five or more triples in eight different games for the Cougars in the 2024-25 season.
McMillian played the last two seasons at Texas Tech, earning All-Big 12 honors in 2024-25. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.2 points on 52.3% shooting from the field and 43.3% from beyond the arc to go along with four boards and 1.8 assists per game.
Both McMillian and Cryer will likely suit up alongside Toohey and Richard when the Warriors hit the floor in the Summer League.
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