On August 25, according to HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, the Golden State Warriors have reached an agreement with former Jazz guard Taveon Kinsey, but the specific contract details have not yet been disclosed.

Kinsey entered the NBA as an undrafted player in 2023. He initially joined the Jazz on an Exhibit-10 training camp contract and participated in preseason training for the 2023-24 season. However, he was waived before the season began and subsequently languished on the free market for several months. Midway through the season, the Jazz offered him a 10- day contract, which was not extended into the regular season.

In July 2024 , Kinsey returned to the Jazz on a two-way contract and played in the team's summer league. However, this stint didn't last, and he was ultimately relegated back to an Exhibit-10 contract, missing the Jazz's official roster for two consecutive years. Despite this, his various brief stints with the Jazz provided him with league-level experience.

It's worth noting that Kinsey hasn't played a single regular-season game for the Jazz over the past two years, but he's shown impressive efficiency in limited appearances in the G League. In those two years, he's played in three games, averaging 36 minutes, contributing 13.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists, along with 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks. He's shooting 60.9% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range . While the sample size is limited, these numbers are impressive.

Thanks to these limited but impressive performances, Kinsey earned the opportunity to join the Golden State Warriors this summer. Regardless of the outcome, Kinsey's career has entered a new phase. From being undrafted and being cut multiple times to finally being recognized, this journey itself is a testament to perseverance and breakthroughs.