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March 3, 2017 / 3:43 AM

Golden State Warriors sign veteran F Matt Barnes

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant passes the ball between Los Angeles Clippers Matt Barnes (L) and Blake Griffin during third quarter action at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Friday October 31, 2014.The Clippers defeated the Lakers 118-111. UPI/Jon SooHoo

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant passes the ball between Los Angeles Clippers Matt Barnes (L) and Blake Griffin during third quarter action at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Friday October 31, 2014.The Clippers defeated the Lakers 118-111. UPI/Jon SooHoo | License Photo

The Golden State Warriors signed veteran forward Matt Barnes to a contract on Thursday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team, which signed veteran guard Jose Calderon to a contract on Wednesday and promptly waived him two hours later.

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Barnes posted on social media Wednesday that he would be rejoining Golden State, the team with which he played in 2006-07 and 2007-09.

The 36-year-old recorded 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 54 games this season with the Sacramento Kings.

Barnes owns career averages of 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 909 career games over 14 NBA seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Kings and Warriors.

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