What Warriors waiving Daeqwon Plowden means for Quinten Post

The Warriors officially waived Daeqwon Plowden, per the team’s transaction log, clearing a two-way roster spot for rookie center Quinten Post.

Plowden, a 6-foot-6 wing, played so well in the Summer League that he earned a two-way contract with the Warriors. In eight Summer League games, Plowden averaged 14.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting 39.6% from 3.

“He’s showing that he should be in the NBA,” Summer League coach Anthony Vereen said after Plowden scored 19 points in a win over Phoenix. “The way he plays so hard, aggressively, on both ends, he doesn’t take a play off. It’s a pleasure as a coach to watch him put himself in a better position.”

But teams only have three two-way spots, so Golden State waived Plowden just as fast as they signed him.

Before Tuesday, the Warriors had Plowden, Pat Spencer and Reece Beekman signed to two-way deals. Waiving Plowden gives Golden State the opportunity to sign their 52nd overall draft pick, Post, to a two-way contract.

Originally from Netherlands, Post projects as a stretch-center as a 7-footer with range. He didn’t play in the Summer League due to a minor leg injury, but practiced with the team.

Beekman was also injured during Summer League, limiting him to two games. An undrafted free agent out of Virginia, Beekman could become a defensive specialist. Keeping him as a two-way player over Plowden suggests the Warriors highly value his potential.