Twenty-seven-year-old swingman Alec Burks is signing a one-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, reports Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports.
Guard Alec Burks has agreed to a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, agent JR Hensley tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. “Alec was extremely appreciative about how the Thunder handled the situation and he’s looking forward to his new opportunity,” Hensley said.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2019
Sources: After Paul George trade, Oklahoma City remained committed to its two veteran deals in Mike Muscala and Alec Burks and allowed both to re-evaluate their situations given the unanticipated change. Muscala will remain with the Thunder.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2019
Burks was drafted 12th overall by the Utah Jazz in 2011, where he played until the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for him in November. Then, few months later, in February, the Cavs sent Burks to the Sacramento Kings.
For his career, Burks has averaged 9.5 points, three rebounds and 1.7 assists per game on 42.3% field-goal and 35.5% 3-point shooting.
After losing Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala, a big wing like Burks should be a good addition for Golden State. At worst, he’s an extra body at a position of need.
