The Warriors want to get a longer look at Dragan Bender.
The No. 4 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft recently finished his first 10-day contract with the Warriors, but he'll be sticking around the Bay for a little while longer. The Dubs signed Bender to a second 10-day contract Thursday, the team announced.
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During his first 10-day stint with the Dubs, Bender averaged 7.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 36.7 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from 3-point range.
The Dubs were not expected to offer Bender a second 10-day contract immediately, but they have opted to keep the 22-year-old around for another stint to get a better look at him.
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As the Warriors' injury-ravaged season comes to a close, head coach Steve Kerr and the staff want to get a look at as many players as possible as they look to fill out next year's roster.
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On Thursday night, Bender will suit up with Steph Curry for the first time as the two-time MVP makes his triumphant return from a broken left hand. With Curry back, Bender's second 10-day look will be all the more important as Kerr looks to see who can form the best chemistry with the best shooter in NBA history.