De’Anthony Melton's long-awaited Warriors return has come close to official after committing to sign a deal with the Warriors before the 2025-26 NBA season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Sunday evening, citing sources.

Melton signed a one-year, $12.8 million contract to join the Warriors at the opening of NBA free agency last year on the mid-level exception. His injury concerns became apparent early on, as did his perfect fit on the team .

The veteran guard began the 2024-25 campaign coming off the bench through the first three regular-season games, then was shelved for the Warriors’ next five games because of similar back issues that held him to only 38 contests with the Philadelphia 76ers a season prior. His return to health immediately showed what kind of impact he could have on

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