Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/05/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | North Hollywood, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about De’Anthony Melton
The Warriors reportedly re-signed Melton to a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option in the second season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The contract came days after Golden State agreed to an extension with Kristaps Porzingis. Melton is expected to provide backcourt depth off the bench behind Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski.
De'Anthony Melton reportedly agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract to return to the Golden State Warriors after declining his $3.45 million player option for the 2026-27 season. The deal, which includes a player option in the second year, followed his decision to test free agency. Reports said the Warriors had targeted him in unrestricted free agency for a third straight offseason.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American professional basketball player who plays as a guard for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). |
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| Nickname | Mr. Do Something |
| College | USC Trojans (Pac-12 Conference) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
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| Weight | 199 lb (90 kg) |
| Position | Shooting guard / point guard |
| Shooting Hand | Right |
| Jersey Number | 8 (Golden State Warriors) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Crespi Carmelite High School, Encino, California |
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| College | University of Southern California (USC) |
Career
| Draft | Selected by the Houston Rockets in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 2018 NBA Draft, then traded to the Phoenix Suns before his rookie season |
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| Injury | Underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee in December 2024 and returned for the 2025-26 season |
| 2025-26 Season | Made 49 regular-season appearances (24 starts) for Golden State, averaging a career-high 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists |
| Contract | Re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a two-year deal reported at about $11 million to $11.2 million, with a player option in the second season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Attended USC but did not play for the Trojans during the 2017-18 season | |
| 2. Has been used primarily as a reserve guard off the bench for Golden State in recent seasons | |
| 3. Declined a $3.45 million player option for the 2026-27 season before re-signing with Golden State as a free agent |
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