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Warriors admit draft choice failure with a shocking early-season roster move

The Warriors have waived Alex Toohey and picked up Malevy Leons on a two-way contract.

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The Golden State Warriors made another minor roster move on Monday afternoon, adding small forward Malevy Leons on a two-way contract and, in a corresponding decision, waiving recent second-round draft selection Alex Toohey.

— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) December 8, 2025

Toohey, who was selected with the 52nd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has struggled to find playing time both at the NBA level and in the G-League, and, while the lack of space on the Warriors' roster does not come as a surprise, their willingness to give up on a draft selection so soon comes as somewhat of a shock.