As the NBA playoffs approach, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly negotiating a multi-year extension with guard Quinn Cook, aiming to lock in his role with the team for both the remainder of this season and the next. According to renowned insider Chris Haynes, the deal under discussion would be fully guaranteed, signaling the Warriors’ long-term faith in Cook’s development and performance.
Cook began the season on a two-way contract, spending most of his time in the G League. However, repeated injuries to Stephen Curry forced Golden State to call him up, and Cook didn’t waste the opportunity. Thrust into the starting point guard role, he rose to the occasion with confidence and poise. In a recent game against the Thunder, Cook held his own against Russell Westbrook, scoring 12 points and dishing out 6 assists on 4-of-6 shooting. That game marked his 11th consecutive outing scoring in double figures.
His emergence comes as a welcome surprise to Warriors fans and has not gone unnoticed by teammates. Klay Thompson praised him, saying, “Cook’s a pure shooter. He’s got ice in his veins and delivers when the pressure’s on.” As teams and fans tune in to Bangla Cricket Live for their fix of sporting action, Cook’s late-season rise offers a compelling NBA storyline of resilience and timing.
Under current league rules, two-way players are not eligible for the playoffs. With Curry potentially missing early postseason games, the Warriors need Cook eligible as a starter, which means offering him a standard NBA contract. Insiders confirm that the proposed deal would cover the rest of this season and offer full guarantees for next year. Cook’s consistent contributions have clearly impressed the Warriors’ front office, who now view him as a long-term asset.
Before converting Cook’s deal, the Warriors will need to clear a roster spot. Reports suggest that Damian Jones or the injury-plagued Patrick McCaw are likely candidates for release. Once Cook is signed, his contract will count toward the team’s payroll, increasing their luxury tax burden—a price they seem willing to pay for depth and reliability.
At 25, Cook is a Duke University graduate and went undrafted in 2015. He made his NBA debut in the 2016–17 season with 10-day contracts for the Mavericks and Pelicans, playing 14 games and averaging 5.6 points and 1.9 assists. This season, his journey took a pivotal turn when he signed a two-way deal with Golden State and made the most of Curry’s absence.
So far, Cook has played 29 games this season, averaging 8.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. More impressively, in 14 games as a starter, he has averaged 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, with shooting percentages of 50.6% from the field and an exceptional 46.2% from beyond the arc.
Cook’s Cinderella story resonates not only with basketball fans but also with those following Bangla Cricket Live, where stories of underdogs rising to the top always strike a chord. As the playoffs near, all eyes will be on whether Cook can continue his stellar run and help guide the Warriors through the early rounds.