Report: Warriors, Andre Iguodala agree to three-year, $48M deal
It seems the 2015 Finals MVP will be staying in the Bay Area after all
In the past few days, momentum seemed to be building toward Andre Iguodala leaving the Golden State Warriors, as the two sides didn't even meet during the initial period of free agency. Instead, Iguodala met with a number of teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Sacramento Kings.
But on Saturday afternoon, Iguodala and the Warriors had gotten together, with the Dubs reportedly set to offer Iguodala a three-year deal.
Now ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Iguodala has indeed agreed to a deal to stay with the defending champions.
Andre Iguodala has agreed to deal to return to Warriors, sources say. https://t.co/xImvgcC9gu
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017
Shams Charania of The Vertical came in with the details, noting that the deal will be worth $48 million.
Andre Iguodala has agreed to a three-year, $48M deal to return to the Warriors, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2017
Sam Amick of USA Today added that this was the Warriors' third offer to Iguodala, and that the threat of him leaving was very real.
Andre Iguodala negotiations
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 2, 2017
1st offer: 2 yrs at $12-14 mil per, partial in 3rd
2nd offer: 3 years, $45 mil
3rd: 3 yrs, $48 mil
Warriors win
Steve Kerr, Bob Myers got job done w/ Andre Iguodala & associates at a posh hotel in Beverly Hills. The threat of him leaving was very real.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 2, 2017
Iguodala himself seemed to confirm the deal, tweeting, "Sources close to Andre Iguodala reporting agreed to terms to return to the bay...."
Sources close to Andre Iguodala reporting agreed to terms to return to the bay....
— Andre Iguodala (@andre) July 2, 2017
The biggest question of the Warriors' offseason has now been answered. This was huge for the Warriors to get Iguodala back, as he's one of the league's best reserves, and his versatility on both sides of the ball unlocks everything the Warriors want to do. The Warriors were always going to be favorites once again going into next season, but Iguodala's return just makes that more true.
















