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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 ..."

Stephen Jackson wants Warriors to trade him

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August 29

Oakland Tribune

"Stephen Jackson wants out of Golden State and has hired an agent to facilitate a trade, our Marcus Thompson II confirmed late Friday night on our "Inside the Warriors" blog. Jackson told an audience gathered Friday in New York for a shoe company's party that he doesn't expect to be with the Warriors when the season begins in November. Jackson stunned the crowd after he was asked by an MC if he thought the Warriors would make the playoffs. " "Um I don't think I'll be a Warrior next year. I'm looking to leave," Jackson said. The 31-year-old Jackson signed a three-year contract extension with the Warriors while acting as his own agent last November. But, he has since cooled on the idea of ..."

Warriors' trade winds die down to just George

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August 6

Contra Costa Times

"Veteran swingman Devean George never made it to the Toronto Raptors, who acquired him from the Dallas Mavericks in early July in a four-team trade involving Shawn Marion. So you can understand his immediate reaction when he heard he was being shipped to the Warriors three weeks later. "Is this it?" he said, sharing his first thought with local media at the Warriors' downtown Oakland facility Wednesday. Oddly enough, many Warriors fans have the same question. Not about George, but their squad, which they expected to undergo some major changes this offseason. But early in August, the reality is the Warriors might be done with alterations. They certainly are unlikely to land the difference ..."

Sources: Raptors nab Belinelli

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July 29

Yahoo! Sports

"The Toronto Raptors' intrigue with running a European-modeled franchise advanced again with a trade for Golden State guard Marco Belinelli, NBA sources told Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday night. The Raptors will send Devean George to the Warriors. Belinelli, an Italian guard, was a favorite of Toronto GM Bryan Colangelo prior to the 2007 draft when the Warriors selected him with the 18th pick. Belinelli averaged nearly nine points a game for Golden State last season. He joins fellow Italian Andrea Bargnani on the Raptors roster."

Source says Sixers looking at Tinsley, Watson

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July 23

Philadelphia Daily News

"The 76ers, continuing their search for a veteran point guard, are discussing former Indiana Pacers starter Jamaal Tinsley as a possibility. According to a source familiar with the Sixers' situation, they also are considering taking a fresh look at Golden State Warriors restricted free agent C.J. Watson.Sixers president/general manager Ed Stefanski was in Las Vegas last night, preparing to watch Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young in the U.S. National Team's minicamp that will culminate with an intrasquad game Saturday night. Stefanski declined to comment on the situations surrounding Tinsley and Watson.The Pacers waived Tinsley yesterday after not allowing him to play for the team last ..."

Source says Warriors point guard Watson will sign Magic offer sheet

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July 21

Contra Costa Times

"Warriors third-year point guard C.J. Watson is close to signing an offer sheet with the Orlando Magic, according to a source close to negotiations. Representatives for Watson - who already has turned down a one-year, $2.3 million offer from the Philadelphia 76ers - spent Monday trying to hammer out a deal with the Magic. Watson is hoping for a three-year deal. Because he is a restricted free agent, the Warriors have the right to match any offer Watson signs though they are over the salary cap limit. Doing so, however, would put the Warriors in an odd situation. Warriors general manager Larry Riley has said all along he's a fan of Watson, who went from NBA Development League call-up to ..."

Rowell denies rumors of Warriors sale talks

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July 11

Contra Costa Times

"Warriors team president Robert Rowell, after watching the Warriors lose a summer league affair with Houston, disputed recent reports about owner Chris Cohan's interest in selling the team. "The Golden State Warriors are not for sale," Rowell said. "There is not a 'For Sale' sign up." Bay Area News Group, citing sources, reported that Cohan was interested in selling the team and entered discussions with Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison and a group led by the team's minority owners. Sources told Bay Area News Group that Cohan wanted a good price for the franchise. "What price?" Rowell said. "No offer was made." The best long shot? Last year, the Warriors found a gem in guard Anthony Morrow, ..."

Sources: Warriors are put on market

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July 9

Contra Costa Times

"Warriors majority owner Chris Cohan is looking to sell the team, according to multiple sources. He recently negotiated with Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison but couldn't reach an agreement. Still, he is looking to "cash out" and is open to offers. The Warriors did not return phone calls seeking comment Wednesday. According to one of the sources, potential suitors have tried to take advantage of Cohan's perceived vulnerability and get the Warriors at a bargain. Cohan reportedly has money problems, including a tax evasion claim against him by the IRS. The poor economy also is a factor. Basketball revenue is down and expected to continue to decline. The NBA salary cap, which is based on ..."

Hooray, Warriors for sale

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July 9

Contra Costa Times

columnist Cam Inman

"NEWS THAT THE Warriors are indeed for sale should tickle the loyal but frustrated legion of fans who've endured far too many playoff-less seasons under Chris Cohan's ownership. Our Warriors beat writer, Marcus Thompson II, is reporting today that Cohan is seeking a buyer, an exciting scenario that fellow Bay Area News Group columnist Tim Kawakami wrote about Friday on his blog. Several obstacles likely are ahead until a buyer agrees to Cohan's asking price, but this moment calls for the most optimistic outlook toward a better future. The past, as we know, is too painful to recount, even if it is for one last time. The Bay Area's pro sports franchises are treasured possessions. Owning one ..."

If Warriors are sold, it's Christmas in July

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July 9

Contra Costa Times

columnist Monte Poole

"BEFORE THE rumors came the wishing, open longing for the day when somebody, anybody, would come along to lift the Warriors from the well-meaning but ineffectual ownership of Chris Cohan. That day, thankfully, appears closer than ever. Cohan's door is open and, according to a few colleagues who fixate on all things Warrior - Bay Area News Group beat writer Marcus Thompson II and MediaNews columnist Tim Kawakami - our man Chris is ready for someone to make an offer. That person, if it's the right person, will become a prince. Or a princess. Taking over the Warriors after 15 or so years of Cohan rule is like being handed a map with directions to the good life. Your venue, Oracle Arena, should ..."

Amare deal on life support

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July 1

Contra Costa Times

"What seemed like a near certainty on draft night - the Warriors acquiring power forward Amare Stoudemire - has fizzled into an unlikely trade. The Warriors declined to comment, per team policy, but recent reports indicated Stoudemire doesn't want to play for Golden State, which figures to end any possibility of the trade happening. A source told MediaNews that Stoudemire thinks the Warriors would be giving up too much (leaving him with little left to work with) and that he doesn't want to play center. Also, the Arizona Republic, quoting Stoudemire's agent Charles Grantham, reported Stoudemire's focus is on winning an NBA title, preferably in Phoenix. Considering the Warriors are a ways ..."

Stoudemire waiting for decision

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June 29

Arizona Republic

"Amaré Stoudemire's camp has not heard from any other NBA team about the possibility of acquiring him or any interest in securing his future with a contract extension. Stoudemire's agent, Charles Grantham, said he would like to hear a commitment from one team in particular - the Suns. "Either he's in or out," Grantham said Sunday while in Phoenix. "You're going to have to really make a commitment to him that he's part of your program going forward and that you're going to work around him. Those decisions seemingly are still up in the air. They are going to have to be made at some point. You'll have to talk about either committing to him or trading him. "Those discussions haven't happened ..."

Picking Curry may help Warriors deal with Suns

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June 26

San Francisco Chronicle

"It's hard to know just how invested Warriors fans should be in first-round choice Stephen Curry. After all, he may not be here all that long. Then again, he, Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson and Phoenix forward Amare Stoudemire may form the nucleus of a dramatically different Warriors team. Not necessarily better, mind you - the franchise history demands low expectations and dismal forecasts - but different. The Stoudemire trade has been rumored for awhile now, with changing components that swirl around Andris Biedrins, but also include some combination of the draft choice, Marco Belinelli, Kelenna Azubuike and Brandan Wright. That rumor has only grown in intensity since the Curry selection. ..."

Curry pick part of likely Amare deal

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June 25

Arizona Republic

"The Suns likely landed their man in Thursday night's draft before their pick ever came up. Golden State's selection of Davidson point guard Stephen Curry at No. 7 was likely made for the Suns as part of an Amaré Stoudemire trade that can't be completed until Wednesday. That is because Phoenix would be acquiring Warriors center Andris Biedrins, a base-year compensation player, as part of a Stoudemire deal that would include more Warriors players, possibly power forward Brandan Wright and/or shooting guard Marco Belinelli. The Suns were hoping they could land Curry or Arizona power forward Jordan Hill with the Warriors' seventh pick but had their choice after Minnesota took neither with its ..."

Suns and Warriors in talks about Amare, #7 pick in draft

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June 25

Yahoo! Sports

"League executives say the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors have discussed a possible trade that is centered around sending Amare Stoudemire to the Warriors for a package that would include Andris Biedrins and the No. 7 pick in the draft."

Hawks close to deal for Golden State's Jamal Crawford

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June 24

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"The Hawks and Golden State are close to finalizing a trade that would bring Jamal Crawford to Atlanta and send Acie Law and Speedy Claxton to the Warriors, according to two different sources with knowledge of the negotiations. Hawks general manager Rick Sund declined to comment through Hawks' spokesman Arthur Triche. In Crawford the Hawks would get a veteran player capable of playing both guard positions. Crawford, 29, averaged 19.7 points, 4.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds last season, splitting his time with New York and Golden State. He also gives the Hawks insurance in the backcourt since starting point guard Mike Bibby and backup guard Flip Murray are both unrestricted free agents. Law and ..."

Sources: Hawks to deal two to Warriors

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June 24

ESPN.com

"The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors are closing in on a trade that would find a new home for Jamal Crawford. NBA front-office sources say that the Warriors and Hawks will soon complete a deal sending Crawford to Atlanta for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. Warriors coach Don Nelson made no secret of the fact that Crawford wasn't in his future plans. By shedding Crawford's longer contract and by virtue of insurance payments that will cover some of the costs of Claxton, Golden State would secure a decent measure of payroll relief with the trade."

Wizards Rebuffing Inquiries for Butler

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June 23

Washington Post

"The Washington Wizards hold the fifth pick in Thursday's NBA draft and President Ernie Grunfeld has spoken openly about his willingness to move the selection, opening the door for numerous inquiries and trade discussions in the past few weeks. About half of the teams in the league have spoken with the Wizards, according to a league source, and most of those discussions have revolved around the draft choice. Some teams, though, have also asked about the availability of the Wizards' top players, with most focusing on Caron Butler. Multiple sources have confirmed that the Wizards engaged in conversations with the Phoenix Suns about acquiring all-star forward Amare Stoudemire last month, but ..."

6 players visit Warriors for pre-draft audition

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June 7

San Francisco Chronicle

"The Warriors' whirlwind tour of evaluating potential draft picks continued Saturday, when they brought in a six-player group highlighted by Louisville forward Earl Clark and Wake Forest forward James Johnson. USC guard Marcus Johnson, Clemson guard K.C. Rivers, LSU guard Garrett Temple and DePaul guard Dar Tucker also participated in the workout at the Oakland facility, but only Clark - and possibly Johnson - is considered worthy of the seventh overall pick. Clark, who was measured with a 7-foot wingspan at the combine, consistently creates mismatch problems for opponents. He has a good overall offensive skill set and is a solid rebounder and defender. "I know the Warriors have a really ..."

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