The Warriors didn't extend a qualifying offer to Lamb ahead of Thursday's deadline, Tommy Call III of Warriors Wire reports.
Lamb will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He averaged 6.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.2 minutes across 62 appearances in 2023-24. With the Warriors looking to compete for a title, it is unsurprising they are willing to let the 25-year-old forward walk.
Lamb is returning to a reserve role for Friday's matchup with the Kings.
With Klay Thompson (back) returning to the starting lineup, Lamb will return to his usual reserve role. Thus, look for him to take on his regular workload off the bench.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Gets starting nod
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Lamb is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Lamb will replace Klay Thompson (back) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Lamb has averaged 9.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 32.3 minutes across his previous three starts this season.
Lamb played 17 minutes and scored nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and added three rebounds, one steal and one block in Monday's 121-108 win over the Rockets.
The Warriors put Lamb on ice for a five-game stretch earlier this month after he had been active for the maximum of 50 games as a two-way player, but he's since taken back a regular spot in the rotation upon being converted to a standard NBA deal last week. He's received double-digit minutes in each of Golden State's last three contests, averaging 8.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 three-pointers, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks over that span.
The Warriors converted Lamb's two-way contract to a standard one-year NBA deal Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Lamb had been playing under a two-way deal throughout the season, but he hadn't suited up for any of Golden State's last five contests after he had already been active for the maximum 50 games allotted to two-way players. The third-year forward has been biding his time in the G League over the past two weeks, but Golden State was motivated to move him to the 15-man active roster with Draymond Green set to serve a one-game suspension Friday in Atlanta and with Andrew Wiggins (personal) facing an uncertain timeline to rejoin the team. Lamb is now eligible to play for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs, and he should retain a regular spot in head coach Steve Kerr's rotation at least for as long as Wiggins is away from the team. In his 50 appearances this season, Lamb has averaged 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 20.1 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Near double-double Tuesday
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Lamb added 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, four rebounds, four blocks and two steals during Tuesday's loss to Birmingham.
Lamb made his third appearance with Santa Cruz this season and finished with double-digit scoring. It was also his second matchup with at least three blocks.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Out of NBA days
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Lamb, who is on a two-way contract, played his contract-limit 50th NBA game Sunday. His deal will need to be converted to a standard contract for the forward to appear in any more games.
Absences and a lack of quality depth led to Lamb running out of NBA days sooner than expected, with the forward playing a sizeable role at 20.1 minutes per game. Currently, the Warriors are dealing with Andrew Wiggins' (personal) extended absence, and he's without a timetable for a return. Now that Lamb is also unable to play indefinitely, more minutes are available for Jonathan Kuminga, JaMychal Green and possibly Patrick Baldwin.
Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Moderately productive Sunday
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Lamb produced seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 25 minutes during Sunday's 109-104 win over the Timberwolves.
Lamb logged at least 20 minutes for the fourth straight game, continuing to play an important bench role for the Warriors. While there is very little to see here in terms of fantasy value, he has proven the ability to serve as a viable piece on a championship-worthy squad.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Double-double in win
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Lamb tallied 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block during Wednesday's victory over the Legends.
Lamb registered a double-double in his second appearance with Santa Cruz. Lamb posted 23 points and nine rebounds in his first appearance Saturday against Windy City.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Records 23 points Saturday
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Lamb tallied 23 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks during Saturday's win over Windy City.
This was Lamb's first appearance with Santa Cruz this season. The Vermont product nearly finished with a double-double in a superb all-around performance.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: On standby in G League
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The Warriors assigned Lamb to the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors on Saturday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Lamb wasn't available for Golden State's 109-103 loss to the Lakers on Saturday, and he may end up getting some extended run in the G League over the next couple of weeks while he nears the 50-game limit for two-way players to spend in the NBA before they have to their contracts converted to standard NBA deals. The Warriors envision Lamb eventually filling the 15th spot on the roster, but he may remain in limbo until Golden State gets a chance to assess the buyout market. Players must be added to the 15-man roster by March 1 in order to be eligible for the postseason, so expect Lamb to get a spot before that date regardless of whether he's reached his 50-game limit by then. In his 42 appearances with Golden State on the season, Lamb has averaged 7.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 treys in 19.3 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Not listed on injury report
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Lamb (foot) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Lamb was listed as available for the Warriors' previous contest against Brooklyn on Sunday, but he was made inactive prior to tip to preserve his two-way days. A similar thing could happen Wednesday, but for now, it appears the backup forward will suit up against the Grizzlies.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Inactive Sunday
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Lamb (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Nets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Although Lamb was listed as available on the Warriors' injury report ahead of Sunday's game, the team will have several frontcourt options suiting up against Brooklyn. As a result, Lamb will be held out to help preserve his two-way days. His next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against Memphis.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Deemed available
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Lamb (foot) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Nets.
Lamb was initially listed as questionable for Sunday with foot soreness after he scored 12 points in 25 minutes during Friday's win over the Cavaliers. He's since been cleared for action, but he'll likely garner a much smaller role, as Golden State will have the majority of its regulars available against Brooklyn.
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Warriors' Anthony Lamb: Questionable with foot soreness
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Lamb is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets due to left foot soreness.
Lamb saw 25 minutes during Friday's surprise win over the Cavaliers, with four members of the Warriors' starting five resting. However, he may need a night off himself. If he sits out, more minutes could be in store for Jonathan Kuminga, JaMychal Green and Moses Moody.
