Warriors add Reese Dixon-Waters as undrafted free agent after San Diego State run

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to terms with Reese Dixon-Waters after the 2026 NBA Draft, according to Yahoo Sports. Dixon-Waters did not hear his name called on draft night, but the Warriors have moved quickly to secure his rights as an undrafted free agent, a common path for players who can fit into an NBA offseason developmental plan.

Dixon-Waters comes to Golden State from San Diego State, where he finished the season averaging 13.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game across 32 appearances. He also shot 42.8 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from three-point range, numbers that matter for a league where spacing and guard play are central to team construction.

At 24 years old, Dixon-Waters profiles as a player who can bring a steady perimeter shot and secondary ball-handling to a Warriors roster that has increasingly leaned on perimeter creation and role versatility. The statistics from his San Diego State season suggest he was used as a consistent offensive option, not solely as a specialist, with enough rebounds and assists to indicate involvement beyond just catch-and-shoot opportunities.

For Golden State, signing an undrafted college guard is less about short-term headlines and more about depth and matchup flexibility. Even without confirmation of deal terms in the Yahoo report, the decision indicates the franchise is looking to add a player with proven collegiate production and at least some demonstrated ability to contribute across multiple statistical categories.

The path from college production to NBA minutes is rarely direct, and the next step for Dixon-Waters will likely come through summer and preseason evaluations. The Warriors will have to determine how his skill set translates against NBA pace, defensive length, and tighter closeouts, especially on the quality of his 3-point attempts and his ability to create space without the ball.

San Diego State fans, meanwhile, can view the move as a sign that Dixon-Waters’ mature college production has drawn NBA attention after the draft. If he can keep translating his shooting and decision-making into practice and scrimmage performance, the Warriors’ offseason opportunity could become a regular-season role, particularly in lineups that need consistent perimeter offense.