Forward Kyle Anderson, Warriors working to complete $27 million, three-year deal, AP source says

SAN FRANCISCO — Free agent forward Kyle Anderson and the Golden State Warriors were working to complete a $27 million, three-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday night.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract wasn't finalized and hadn't been formally announced.

A day after losing guard Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State continued adding to its roster in an offseason that general manager Mike Dunleavy has said will be important in building the team back into a contender after missing the playoffs.

ESPN reported the Warriors would use a Traded Players Exception to acquire Anderson from Minnesota in the wake of Thompson's departure on a sign-and-trade deal of $50 million over three years.

The 30-year-old Anderson played 79 games with 10 starts for the Timberwolves last season, averaging 6.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists while playing 22.6 minutes.

The Warriors will be his fifth team as he enters his 11th season. Anderson played four seasons with San Antonio and four with Memphis before spending the past two years with the Wolves.