The Golden State Warriors have rescinded Quinn Cook's qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
This was a move that was likely coming, as the Warriors are expected to fill the roster with players for the veteran minimum. Cook had a $1.9 million cap hold for next season, but it's unlikely that he would settle for a one-year re-up like Kevon Looney did at the start of 2018-19.\
Rescinding his offer was needed for the Warriors to stay below the tax apron, according to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, as they are now hard-capped after the sign-and-trade for D'Angelo Russell.
The Warriors made quick additions on Tuesday, signing center Willie Cauley-Stein to a one-year deal slightly above the vet's minimum, while giving Glenn Robinson III a chance to fill in the wing.
As for Cook, it's likely he could wind up with the Brooklyn Nets, alongside his childhood friend Kevin Durant, and a potential backup option after Kyrie Irving and Spencer Dinwiddie.
Cook averaged 6.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists last season, but shot an impressive 40.5% from deep last season, owning a stark 41.8% career mark in his three seasons in the league.
The 26-year-old started 10 of his 74 games last season in the midst of an early-campaign groin injury to Stephen Curry, proving to be a capable floor general while giving the Warriors that spacing threat.
His shooting also proved vital in the NBA Finals, as the Toronto Raptors turned into a box-and-one defense to pry the ball away from Curry. Cook proved to be that defense buster, making clutch 3-point shots in difficult situations.
There will be a market for Cook down the line, though this could be only the first step of his next venture in the league.
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