Golden State Warriors Trade Rumors

Anthony Randolph slow to recover, could miss rest of season
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February 6
Oakland Tribune
 
"Anthony Randolph will have to wear a protective walking boot on his injured left foot and ankle for at least the next 30 days, casting doubt on any possibility the Warriors' second-year forward could return later this season. After the injury during the Warriors' game against Sacramento on Jan. 8, Randolph was told he would wear a boot for three weeks and be out of the lineup for approximately two months. But Randolph was examined Thursday by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Ferkel and told the ankle needed more time to heal before any rehabilitation could begin. Randolph tore two ligaments and suffered an avulsion fracture and a mild sprain in his left ankle. The Warriors do not believe ..."
Randolph likely done for season
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February 6
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Anthony Randolph will have his injured left ankle in a protective walking boot for an additional 30 days, the Warriors announced Friday, a setback that will probably cost the forward the rest of the season and adds another roadblock to potential trades. Randolph tore two outside ligaments in his ankle and endured an avulsion fracture on the inside Jan. 8 against Sacramento. The Warriors originally expected him to be out of the boot this week and to be able to begin a rehabilitation that typically takes at least a month. "It's a shame, because he was putting up big-time numbers in the minutes he was getting," guard Stephen Curry said. "It feels like we were a better team when he was on the ..."
Coby Karl expected to sign with Warriors today
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January 31
Oakland Tribune
 
"The fragile nature of the Warriors roster has forced them to reach into the NBA Developmental League again. Golden State is expected to announce the signing of guard Coby Karl today, and he should join the team in time for tonight's game at Oklahoma City. Karl, the son of Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, is the fourth player from the D-League to join the Warriors this season. "This is a D-League showcase," Warriors assistant coach Keith Smart said with a laugh. "This is where dreams are made." The Warriors were forced into a decision of either keeping Cartier Martin for the rest of the season (which would have meant cutting a player with a guaranteed contract) or picking up another ..."
Forward Cartier Martin expected to be released today
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January 30
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors forward Cartier Martin finished with four points and three rebounds in 10 minutes of Friday's 121-110 loss to the visiting Charlotte Bobcats. It is expected to be his last game as a Warrior. Martin's second 10-day contract expires today, and the Warriors have two options: Sign him for the rest of the season or let him go. A team source said Martin will be released. Golden State does not have a roster spot available and creating one would require them sacrificing a trade asset or eating salary. The Warriors would have to pull off a trade that sends away two players and returns one, or they would have to cut someone because they already have a maximum 15 guaranteed contracts."
Morrow probably won't play vs. Bobcats on Friday
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January 27
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors guard Anthony Morrow said he doesn't think he will be back by Friday, though he's hoping to be on the court for the return of his former teammate, Charlotte swingman Stephen Jackson. "That is going to be an exciting game," Morrow said with a smile. The Warriors said Morrow would be out one to two weeks with a sprained right knee. Friday makes two weeks since he sustained the injury against Milwaukee on Jan. 15. But Morrow has done little more than light jogging and shooting, although he started doing lateral work on Tuesday. Morrow said he expects his knee to be sore for a while even after he returns. Still, he said he would be ready for the Three-Point Contest on All-Star ..."
Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire drawing trade interest
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January 25
Arizona Republic
 
"A league source said Golden State, Minnesota and Cleveland have shown interest in acquiring Suns power forward Amar'e Stoudemire. Major hang-ups in a possible deal are the Suns' need to get good value in return and the other team's need to feel secure in knowing it has a chance to keep Stoudemire, who can opt out of his contract this summer. Stoudemire has said he wants to play for a title contender but prefers to stay with the Suns, who met with his agent Thursday."
Riley expects to be busy in the 2nd half
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January 22
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Though it is obviously tough to assess his team because of a plethora of injuries, Warriors general manager Larry Riley has come away from the season's first half convinced they need to add a top-flight player. "Is a little something good enough? I can tell you right now: No it isn't," Riley said. "We're not looking to do something minor. "It might take trading somebody that we would rather not trade, but we need another player of substance." Tonight's game marks the midway point of the season, with Monta Ellis having emerged as one of the league's leaders in scoring, assists, steals and minutes played, and with Corey Maggette playing the most efficient games of his career. Riley said the ..."
Morrow likely to be sidelined only a week or two
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January 18
San Francisco Chronicle
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"The team did receive relatively good news on the latest injuries to Morrow and Cartier Martin. An MRI exam on Morrow's right knee showed a sprain that the Warriors believe could sideline him only a week or two, and Martin is expected to play with protective goggles after tearing the tear duct in his right eye."
Morrow may miss 2-4 weeks
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January 17
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Warriors guard Anthony Morrow could miss two to four weeks with a sprained MCL in his right knee, but the team said the results of Saturday's MRI exam won't be made available until today. Morrow went down in the opening two minutes of Friday's 113-104 loss to Milwaukee when Andrew Bogut bowled over Corey Maggette and knocked him into Morrow's right leg. When Maggette's head smacked Morrow's lower leg, Morrow's foot was planted and his knee buckled from the outside."
Nelson won't say if Randolph is on block
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December 17
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Coach Don Nelson acknowledged Wednesday that the front office is evaluating the Warriors' entire roster, but refused to address reports that Anthony Randolph is available for trade. Two high-level executives said Tuesday that the second-year forward, who was considered off-limits a month ago, has been discussed in talks. Warriors sources said nothing is imminent. "We're definitely looking at big-picture stuff," Nelson said. "We know that we're 7-17. We understand. "We still don't have a clue about the team, because we haven't been together, haven't had a full roster." The troubling thing for the Warriors is that they won't have a full roster the entire season as Kelenna Azubuike (knee) and ..."
Golden State Warriors make Anthony Randolph part of trade discussions
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December 16
Oakland Tribune
 
"Team and league sources confirmed Tuesday that the Warriors have included second-year forward Anthony Randolph's name in trade discussions. Golden State once exalted Randolph as the face of the young, promising core around which the franchise was to be built. But in just under a season and two months, Randolph has gone from possible draft-day coup to the Warriors' latest trade bait. One of the team sources said the Warriors aren't necessarily looking to get rid of Randolph but are willing to trade him if doing so would improve the team. That's what happens when you're 7-17 and have lost seven of your past eight games — the last defeat being to a team, the Philadelphia 76ers, riding a ..."
Team willing to part with Randolph
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December 16
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Anthony Randolph is among the players the Warriors are shopping in trade talks, according to two high-level NBA executives, though team sources say no move is imminent. Tuesday's news is a drastic change from a month ago. During the Stephen Jackson trade talks, which culminated with a Nov. 16 transaction, potential suitors were told that Randolph was off limits. A lot has changed since then, and trades for Randolph are being considered. It has become obvious that Monta Ellis can be a leader, and it is equally obvious that he needs a star to play alongside him. "They may make a big move," one Eastern Conference executive said, "but I'm not sure trading everyone away is the best option." ..."
Biedrins might be close to returning
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December 6
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Amid an interview about the team's injury woes last week, Warriors guard Monta Ellis stopped and had a question of his own. "We miss Andris Biedrins, our best rebounder," Ellis said. "You forgot he was on the team, didn't you?" Biedrins may soon offer a reminder. The 7-footer is going on the team's five-game trip starting Monday in Oklahoma City, likely an indication he's closing in on a return. After averaging 11.2 points and 11.9 rebounds last season, Biedrins has missed 14 games with an abdominal and groin strain sustained in the second half of the Sacramento game Nov. 6. The injury usually takes four to six weeks to heal, and today marks four weeks. The Warriors have been outrebounded ..."
Warriors Biedrins has made some progress
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December 1
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors center Andris Biedrins is at least halfway through an injury that takes up to six weeks to heal, the Warriors announced Monday. Biedrins, who has missed the past 11 games and 12 of the past 13 with strained groin and abdominal muscles, was evaluated before the game. He said he feels better and is making progress. Also Monday, for the first time, the Warriors gave an indication how long Biedrins will be out. A team official said Biedrins' injury is referred to as "osteitis pubis" and that, according to head trainer Tom Abdenour, it's usually a four-to-six week injury. Biedrins is three weeks into that spell. The team will evaluate Biedrins again before it leaves Sunday for a ..."
Warriors coach Don Nelson sidelined with pneumonia, will miss road trip
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November 24
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors coach Don Nelson has pneumonia and will not be with the team for today's game against the Dallas Mavericks and Wednesday's game at San Antonio. He might miss Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, as well. "He's sick as a dog," general manager Larry Riley said. "He wasn't doing well when we were playing Portland. He is really sick. He wanted to make the trip, but (team doctor Dr. Robert Albo) didn't want to let him go. Of all the trips he would want to make, this would be one of them." A team source said Nelson was tested for swine flu, and the Warriors are waiting for results. Assistant coach Keith Smart will take over as head coach until Nelson returns. The Warriors ..."
Despite Trade Rumors, Ellis Says He Isn't Leaving Warriors
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November 22
Yahoo! Sports
 
"The trade rumors have been swirling with Warriors G Monta Ellis, who recently had a public argument with coach Don Nelson. But Ellis told the San Francisco Chronicle he's committed to the Warriors. "I don't have a problem with Coach and Coach doesn't have a problem with me," Ellis said. "We're just going out there and doing what we have to do to win: come together.""
Golden State signs Chris Hunter from NBDL
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November 21
Contra Costa Times
 
"Hunter added to roster, but stay could be short With a plethora of injuries, the Warriors again dipped into the NBA Development League to sign 6-foot-11 forward/center Chris Hunter, who played two preseason games with the New York Knicks this season. Despite having the maximum 15 players under contract, the Warriors were able to sign Hunter from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants because of the NBA's hardship rules. There's a stipulation that allows teams to sign someone if it has 15 players on the active and inactive lists but is unable to dress the league minimum of eight players. In 47 games for Fort Wayne this season and last, Hunter averaged 19.3 points and 9.4 rebounds in just under 33 minutes ..."
Turiaf feeling better about knee
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November 19
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Help for the shorthanded Warriors could be on the horizon. Ronny Turiaf was cautiously optimistic Wednesday that his left knee sprain is healing and is calling it day to day. The day before, coach Don Nelson said he thought Andris Biedrins, who will have his back and groin re-evaluated Monday, could join the eight-man rotation before Turiaf. Turiaf, however, had a good rehab workout before Wednesday's game. He's cautious because he's made similar progress at times since he was injured Oct. 30, but has backtracked the following day - feeling pain both inside and outside the knee."
Warriors fall to Cavs; Is Ellis on way out?
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November 18
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"On Day 1 of the post-Stephen Jackson era, the Warriors found a way to replace their top soap-operatic story line as rumors swirled before Tuesday's 114-108 loss to Cleveland that the team is shopping Monta Ellis. According to unnamed sources in multiple reports, Ellis could be the next disgruntled player to get traded by Golden State. Coach Don Nelson denied a similar report last week, and general manager Larry Riley on Tuesday said that the reports were "making too much" of a potential meeting with Ellis' agent, Jeff Fried. Riley, however, wouldn't completely dismiss the trade rumors, saying "I don't have any trades working right now, but who is to say what might happen down the road?" ..."
Ellis/Warriors situation set to hit full boil at Thursday meeting: Trade inevitable?
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November 17
San Jose Mercury News
 
"Multiple NBA sources have confirmed that Monta Ellis' status with the Warriors could be determined Thursday, when his agent is scheduled to meet with team management in Oakland. Several sources indicate that Ellis' agent, Jeff Fried, already has discussed the possibility of the Warrriors giving Fried and Ellis permission to talk to other teams to quicken the pace of trade talks. The Thursday meeting could formalize those general discussions. One source said that Fried tacitly has been given the go-ahead to try to come up with a trade, but that team president Robert Rowell may not yet have officially signed off on it. (Al Harrington was given similar permission last year. It's believed ..."
Warriors trade disgruntled Stephen Jackson to Charlotte
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November 16
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors found a home for the disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson on Monday, sending him to the Charlotte Bobcats in a four-player deal. The Bobcats sent shooting guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic to the Warriors for Jackson and guard Acie Law. The deal gives Jackson his wish: a ticket out of town after his difficult relationship with Warriors coach Don Nelson, who acknowledged last week they had been trying to trade him. Jackson's agent, Mark Stevens, told ESPN.com his client is just glad to no longer be a part of the Warriors. "He's happy about the trade, delighted about the trade," said Stevens. "This is what he wanted, a new start, and this gives him a chance to ..."
Warriors ship Jackson to Bobcats
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November 16
Contra Costa Times
 columnist Cam Inman
"STEPHEN JACKSON HAS fled the Warriors as part of a four-player trade Monday with the Charlotte Bobcats, who don't exactly evoke the championship criteria Jackson pleaded to join in the summer. Out goes Stack Jack and backup guard Acie Law. In comes Vladimir Radmanovic and Raja Bell. The Warriors are off to a 3-6 start. So are the Bobcats. Give it a year before Jackson is demanding a trade again. Give it a day or two or a few months before this backfires on the Warriors, simply because nothing ever goes right with that frustrating franchise. Getting rid of him was a must considering how vocally disgusted he was with the Warriors. The sooner the better that it took place. But the ..."
Warriors trade Jackson to Bobcats
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November 16
Charlotte Observer
 
"The Charlotte Bobcats have acquired disgruntled wing scorer Stephen Jackson from the Golden State Warriors in a package that will involve guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic, an NBA source conformed. Jackson, a 6'8" swingman, is currently in his 10th NBA season. The Bobcats will also acquire point guard Acie Law from the Warriors. Law was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks. Jackson figures to give an immediate bump to a Bobcats offense that is last in the league in both points scored and field goal percentage. Jackson had frequently requested a trade from the Warriors in a personality conflict with coach Don Nelson. The Warriors were under some pressure to get him out of ..."
Rowell talks futures of Nelson, Jackson
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November 16
ESPN.com
 
"Golden State Warriors president Robert Rowell addressed several topics of contention surrounding the franchise Sunday night, including the removal of Don Nelson as head coach. "I haven't had one discussion about that at all," Rowell said. "It hasn't even crossed my mind. He just signed a two-year extension and I expect him to be our coach for the next two years." A report last week had an unidentified source saying Nelson could be removed as coach as early as this week, the only question being whether he would be fired altogether or moved into a front-office consultant's role. Assistant coach Keith Smart was identified as his successor. Nelson has publicly clashed with both Stephen Jackson ..."
Warriors guard Watson may have swine flu
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November 16
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Warriors guard C.J. Watson on Sunday morning informed his "tweeps" that he might have contracted the swine flu. He was examined by a doctor at the Bradley Center following the Warriors' 129-125 loss to Milwaukee on Saturday. He had five points and three assists against the Bucks, one night after a season-best 19-point effort against New York. "Just came back from the doctor. Suspected H1N1," Watson tweeted. "I have to wear this mask when I'm around people like I have SARS or something. LOL. I don't like it at all.""
Nelson denies rumor he's out
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November 15
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Warriors coach Don Nelson wholly dismissed a CBS report claiming he would step down imminently and the team is shopping its best player, Monta Ellis. Nelson, 69, is nine games into a two-year, $12 million extension, and he laughed when asked before Saturday's game if he is quitting. "No," Nelson said, before being asked if he fully intended to serve as coach through 2011. "Yes. Absolutely." Nelson also denied the Ellis rumor, saying he "absolutely" wants him on the roster. The CBS story used multiple unnamed sources with one saying a move to promote assistant coach Keith Smart to the head spot could "happen by next week." Another source said the timing of the reported move is difficult to ..."
Stephen Jackson with the Cleveland Cavaliers? It's a matter of debate
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November 15
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"This week, Stephen Jackson will be in town with the Golden State Warriors for his one scheduled visit this season. The question that many fans seem to want to know is whether he will be back on a permanent basis. The answer is definitely maybe. It is understandable why the Cavs are so often attached to Jackson. For one, General Manager Danny Ferry has made big trades in each of the last three years. There's the uncertainty around Delonte West, who happens to play the same position as Jackson. Then there's Jackson's declaration that he wants to come to Cleveland to play, which frankly isn't something you hear every day from NBA players. For those reasons, yes indeed, according to multiple ..."
Warriors learn that Biedrins could be out for 2 weeks
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November 10
Contra Costa Times
 
"For the third consecutive game, the entire fourth quarter was garbage time. This time, however, the Warriors were on the positive end. Coming off consecutive embarrassing defeats, the Warriors took it out on the Minnesota Timberwolves, 146-105 on Monday at Oracle Arena. "We needed that in the worst way," guard Anthony Morrow said after totaling 20 points, four assists and four rebounds. "And not just a win, but a great win by a large margin." The Warriors (2-4) certainly needed some good news. The team also learned Monday that Biedrins is suffering from Osteitis Pubis, which is inflammation of the muscles that attach his right groin and abdominal muscles. Biedrins will be re-evaluated on ..."
Center Andris Biedrins aggravates back injury
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November 9
Contra Costa Times
 
"It appears center Andris Biedrins is going to miss more time. He returned to the lineup Sunday, which probably wasn't a good idea. He played 21 minutes, totaling two points and six rebounds, before leaving the game for good midway through the third quarter. He went to the locker room for treatment and never returned. "He's not doing very well," coach Don Nelson said. "I probably shouldn't have even played him, but we wanted to have another big guy if we possibly could. He couldn't do very much when he was out there, and he has injured himself again. So that was a bad decision on my part." Biedrins sat out Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers after tweaking his back in Wednesday's win ..."
Andris Biedrins' injury leaves Warriors short at center
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November 6
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors may be down two centers as Andris Biedrins, the starter, is questionable for today's game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of an ailing back. "It's a little sore," Biedrins said Thursday. "Hopefully I will play, but we'll see (today)." Biedrins' backup, Ronny Turiaf, missed Wednesday's game with a sprained left knee. He did not practice Thursday and is doubtful for today's game. So coach Don Nelson will turn to veteran Mikki Moore as the starting center if Biedrins or Turiaf can't play. The last time Moore started was last season with the Sacramento Kings, on Jan."‰6 at Chicago. Anthony Randolph, whom Nelson said will serve as a backup center, won't start because the ..."
Turiaf day-to-day with knee sprain; MRI shows no damage
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November 2
Contra Costa Times
 
"An MRI revealed no damage in Warriors backup center Ronny Turiaf's left knee, but he is out with a sprain. Turiaf left Friday's game against Phoenix early in the fourth quarter and didn't return. He said he went for an offensive rebound and felt his leg give out a sharp pain. Listed as day-to-day, Turiaf said his knee feels better, and he didn't rule out playing Wednesday against visiting Memphis. "This is an injury that I played with last year towards the end, so I am familiar with it," Turiaf said, "I just have to stay on top of it because that is something you have to be careful with. For the position that I play, I need to have power in my legs to play defense and be successful." Even ..."
Source: Randolph to Start
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October 30
ESPN.com
 
"After making the most of his 10 minutes of play on opening night, Golden State forward Anthony Randolph has been rewarded with a starting spot, according to a person close to the team. The 6-10 Randolph, who had 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block and 1 assist in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets, will start at power forward Friday at Phoenix, moving ahead of Wednesday's starter Ronny Turiaf."
Jackson rumors all over the map
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October 29
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"With rumors again swirling that the Warriors might grant Stephen Jackson his trade request, the sold-out, opening-night crowd had a power struggle in how to deal with the swingman Wednesday. The crowd's boos overpowered the cheers during pregame introductions. Jackson was booed like he was on the road throughout his first four touches. And, after the happy side out-applauded the hater side during his first free-throw attempt, the jeers prevailed when the shot missed. Jackson requested a trade to a contender before training camp, but he has publicly backed off that desire in recent weeks. Still, ESPN reported Wednesday that trade talks have "heated up." The report said the Warriors are ..."
Nelson pairs Curry with Ellis at guard
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October 25
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Forget defensive mismatches for the time being. Coach Don Nelson said Saturday he believes a Stephen Curry-Monta Ellis backcourt gives the Warriors the best chance to win, so the rookie will be the starting point guard opening night against Houston. The Rockets will most likely start 6-foot-8 wings Shane Battier and Trevor Ariza, meaning one of the Warriors' 6-3 guards will be taking on a bigger opponent. "We'll see," Nelson said. "We've got to shoot the ball well, and we've got to be fast and run. If we do those things, it will be a match-up problem for the other team, too. If we don't, we'll be at a disadvantage." Curry will probably guard Aaron Brooks, but he said he'd take a shot at ..."
Jackson promises peace vs. Bryant
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October 20
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson promises there won't be any drama between him and Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant when the two match up tonight in Ontario. "I guarantee you I won't feed into the nonsense," Jackson said after Monday's practice. "Because I know if it comes down to it, if we had a real fight, I know what would happen. So I'm just going to leave it alone and go out there and play basketball." The last time Jackson and Bryant matched up, on Oct. 9 at the Forum in Los Angeles, Jackson wound up getting suspended for two games after a run-in with coach Don Nelson. Tonight, though, Nelson won't be on the sidelines. He's with his wife, Joy, in Southern California after her ..."
Jackson welcomed back by Warriors
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October 15
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors' practice was noticeably calmer Wednesday, Day 2 of swingman Stephen Jackson's return from suspension. Members of the organization were doing all they could to turn the page. Coach Don Nelson described the situation as "over." Second-year forward Anthony Randolph went as far as saying "it's not a situation." Jackson, however, wasn't as successful at putting up a front. Questioned about the happenings during Friday's game against the Lakers in Los Angeles, Jackson expressed disappointment in his teammates. "Nobody reacted but me, so the team didn't have a reaction," Jackson told reporters after practice. "It was only me standing up for myself. I don't think anybody else stood ..."
Jackson says, players should not follow me
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October 14
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Fresh off a two-game suspension for "conduct detrimental to the team," Stephen Jackson was speaking his mind again Tuesday, telling the media why he "couldn't be a role model" on the Warriors. "I don't want these young guys to try to follow me," Jackson said. "I can't be a role model to guys who make the same amount of money as me. ... I think everybody is responsible for themselves, and that's how it should be." Jackson, who also forfeited $140,000, spoke on a range of issues after meeting with coach Don Nelson and general manager Larry Riley, and participating in team activities for the first time since Friday's preseason loss to the Lakers. He qualified some of his statements and ..."
Biedrins ignores rumors, focuses on his game
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October 10
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Warriors have maintained a certain level of unpredictability the last six years, but, during that span, there have also been a couple of constants. Andris Biedrins is going to be rumored in trade talks, and he's not going to let the scuttlebutt bother him. Biedrins has heard his name in packages that would bring Chauncey Billups, Chris Bosh or Amare Stoudemire to the Warriors, but the 23-year-old center is still here. Still, stoically producing. "It doesn't bug me at all," Biedrins said. "It will always be like that. You're always going to hear rumors about trades, but you can't think about it every time that your name is mentioned. "You can't get mad." Biedrins redirects that emotion ..."
Curry gets Nelson's backing, Ellis Sprains Ankle
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October 8
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors rookie guard Stephen Curry will be at least a part-time starter this season. Before Wednesday night's 118-101 exhibition loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at the Honda Center, Warriors coach Don Nelson said Curry will be used at times as the fifth starter and play alongside Monta Ellis. But that plan didn't work out too well against the Lakers when Ellis sprained his left ankle just over a minute into the game and did not return. Nelson didn't name Curry the permanent starter, saying he will go with someone bigger when an opponent has a shooting guard that is too big and dominant. "I think I'm going to — because the kid (Curry) is so good — leave that spot open and it will be a ..."
Wright to have surgery
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October 5
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"As expected, Brandan Wright will have surgery to repair damage to his left shooting shoulder, the Warriors announced before Sunday's preseason lid lifter. The team didn't set a timetable for the forward's return, but recovery for such surgeries is usually between 4-6 months. Wright had his left shoulder dislocated on a hard foul during Friday's scrimmage. "Wright was as good as anybody in camp," coach Don Nelson said. ... "We were looking forward to a really good year from him.""
Wright injures shoulder
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October 4
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Brandan Wright injured his left, shooting shoulder in Friday night's practice. He's being evaluated by the team's medical staff this weekend and will have an MRI on Monday. He missed two months with a partially dislocated left shoulder last season and the final 10 games after a brief return from the injury. Coach Don Nelson said this injury appears "as bad as the last one." "We were going to start Anthony Randolph, but I can't tell you that Wright wasn't the better player in camp," Nelson said. "We thought he was really going to be a factor this year, so it's quite a loss for us."
Ellis can't play with Curry; Jackson wants out
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September 29
Contra Costa Times
 columnist Tim Kawakami
"How many Warriors stalwarts does it take to screw up a media day? Two, it turns out: One to continue his credible campaign to get the heck out of town and one to scoff at the franchise's latest bit of strategic make believe. So much for all the positive vibes heading into the start of training camp today! Wait, the Warriors almost never have any. Time to start dumping popular players once again, apparently. You see, Stephen Jackson and Monta Ellis weren't just making random observations about their positions in the Warriors' solar system. This was bigger than Jackson's refusal to back off of his trade request and Ellis flatly stating that he could not play alongside prized rookie Stephen ..."
Brats Ellis, Jackson rock boat
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September 29
Contra Costa Times
 columnist Cam Inman
"MONTA ELLIS and Stephen Jackson spoke Monday like two spoiled brats trying to run the Warriors franchise. Or trying to run away from it. Ellis brazenly said he can't coexist in the same backcourt with newly drafted point guard Stephen Curry. Minutes earlier, Jackson didn't back down from a recent trade request and proceeded to rip the franchise's direction. His ego also ran the fast break: "I'm made for the playoffs and championships. That's what I play for. I'm Big Shot Jack." Both players are out of line. They may be speaking the truth, but these so-called "big shots" came off so selfish that it paints another dark cloud over a futile franchise. Welcome to the Warriors, Stephen Curry. ..."
Warriors' Jackson still wants trade
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September 28
ESPN.com
 
"Stephen Jackson still would like to be traded from the Golden State Warriors and doesn't regret his comments saying he would like to be dealt. On Monday, he even went as far as to say he regrets nothing in his career, speaking specifically about going into the stands with then-Indiana teammate Ron Artest during an ugly brawl with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. Jackson unloaded his frustrations with the franchise during media day Monday, reiterating public comments he made last month that he wants out so he has a more realistic chance at getting to the playoffs."
Nelson said he'd work an extra year for free
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September 26
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Don Nelson announced Friday that he wants to be part of the Warriors' organization a year past the contract that takes him through the 2010-11 season and that Stephen Jackson might not be around next week, let alone in two years. Four days before the Warriors open training camp, Nelson, a master of these types of news conferences, decided it was time tothree state-of-the-franchise bombs - then all but rescind one. He said he offered to work for the Warriors in 2011-12 - in any capacity and with no salary - as a token of gratitude. He said the team would try to "accommodate" Jackson's trade request. And he intimated that rookie Stephen Curry will start, before drastically reducing his ..."
Breakdown of the Nets picks for Marcus
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September 22
New York Post
 
"The "future draft considerations" Nets received when they dealt Marcus Williams to the Warriors 14 months ago have changed considerably. The Warriors are discussing some sort of trade (not with the Nets) that would involve their 2010 first round draft pick and as it stood, there was a chance they might not have their 2011 pick which might have landed with the Nets from the Williams trade. And you can't deal first rounders in consecutive years. So the Warriors and Nets huddled and came up with a new solution. The Nets would receive Golden state's first rounder in either 2012, '13 or 14."
Warriors delay sending first-rounder to Nets
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September 21
Yahoo! Sports
 
"Although the Golden State Warriors sent two second-round picks to the New Jersey Nets in order to delay giving up a first-rounder to New Jersey, that doesn't mean Stephen Jackson is leaving the Bay Area anytime soon. The Warriors were able to push back the delivery of a previously traded, lottery-protected first-round pick one year to 2012, NBA sources told Yahoo! Sports. The pick had been sent to the Nets in July 2008 in exchange for guard Marcus Williams, who signed with the Memphis Grizzlies as a free agent this offseason. For agreeing to delay receiving the first-rounder from Golden State, the Nets will acquire two future second-round picks from the Warriors. The first-round pick ..."
Is he or isn't he? Free-agent forward Kurz may choose Nuggets over Cavaliers
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September 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Admittedly there has been quite a bit of attention paid over the last month to just who the 15th man on the Cavs' roster will be. That is because that player may actually end up playing a key role early in the season and because of the little cat and mouse game that has been developing with it. Free agent forward Rob Kurz, who has been in possession of a training camp invitation for more than a month and was in town Wednesday, may not end up being that man at all. According to a league source, Kurz is now considering bypassing the Cavs' training camp for the Denver Nuggets. Kurz is a 6-9 combo forward who is a shooting specialist. He averaged 3.9 points in 40 games as a rookie for the ..."