Warriors Pass on Bassey Despite Injuries

0:00It's March 6th for the Golden State Warriors. Let's get into it. The Golden State Warriors are playing shorthanded with just seven main roster players against the Houston Rockets, yet they're holding open there, 15th roster spot. Charles Bassie has been lighting it up for their G league team in Santa Cruz, making him a clear candidate to sign, but the Warriors aren't biting. Bassie has averaged nearly 20 points, 12 rebounds, and over two blocks per game since late December, shooting close to 60% from the... Floor and making threes at a solid 36% clip. The Philadelphia 76ers even grabbed him for a 10-day contract, but he only played four minutes in one game. Back with Santa Cruz, he's bounced right back, dropping 24 points and 14 rebounds on Wednesday against Birmingham. At 25 years old, Bassie brings real experience with 116 NBA games under his belt, from Stince with the Spurs, Grizzlies, and Sixers, where he was drafted 53rd overall in 2021.

1:02Warriors fans are scratching their heads amid a rash of injuries, especially at center where depth is thin and unreliable. The team faces tough back-to-backs ahead, and could use another big body right now. Still, Golden State seems set on keeping that spot vacant until the regular season ends, passing on what looks like an easy fix for their roster. Crunch. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Your favorite podcast, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions. Just listen and relax. N-S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com