Nico Mannion Leaves Warriors, to Sign With Italy's Virtus Bologna

Mannion leaves Warriors, to sign with Italy's Virtus Bologna originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea

Nico Mannion will not be playing for the Warriors during the 2021-22 season.

The 20-year-old is signing with Virtus Bologna in Italy, his agent told ESPN's Jordan Schultz.

Bill Duffy tells me Mannion will have an opportunity to return to the NBA in 1-2 years. Duffy adds this as well:@BDASportsINTL @niccolomannion pic.twitter.com/xI6PbNoOyM

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 10, 2021

Mannion was on a two-way contract with the Warriors last season.

And Golden State on Monday night agreed to terms with Chris Chiozza -- another point guard -- on a two-way deal.

The Warriors will still maintain Nico Mannion’s restricted free agency rights if/when he returns to the NBA. But it’ll be Chris Chiozza in the vacated Mannion two-way spot. https://t.co/O3l1kvvxFA

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) August 10, 2021

The Warriors selected Mannion with the No. 48 overall pick in the 2020 draft.

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The Arizona product appeared in 30 games with Golden State and another nine games with Santa Cruz in the G League bubble.

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