Warriors Rumors: Moses Moody's 4th-Year Contract Option Exercised by GSW

The Golden State Warriors exercised their fourth-year option on guard Moses Moody, according to Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes.

Moody will make $5.8 million for the 2024-25 NBA season before he becomes eligible for restricted free agency.

The 21-year-old has gotten off to a strong start. Through four games, he's averaging 9.8 points and 1.5 assists while shooting 56.0 percent overall and 41.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Golden State's belief in Moody is evident by the fact he's still on the roster. The organization cut bait on 2020 No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman ahead of the 2023 trade deadline, and it shipped out Jordan Poole this summer after having signed him to a four-year, $128 million extension.

You'd think Moody would've been moved as well if the new front office regime didn't feel he could be a positive contributor now while continuing to improve on the court.

To that end, this could be a pivotal season for the 2021 first-rounder.

He's poised to have a bigger role in the lineup than ever since the departures of Poole and Donte DiVincenzo bumped him up the rotation a bit. His 19.3 minutes per game are on pace to be well ahead of his previous high (13.0 in 2022-23).

In July, Warriors star Draymond Green made the point that the arrival of Chris Paul "will completely unlock Jonathan Kuminga," and the same can be applied to Moody as well. Paul's leadership and playmaking could have a tangible impact on his growth.

Fans are well aware now of how the new collective bargaining agreement squeezes franchises like the Warriors, which have been among the highest spenders every year. Moody, a young player on his rookie contract, can be worth his weight in gold as Golden State continues to chase another championship.