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Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry, David Lee combine for 85 points as Warriors blow past Utah
February 3
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors' starting back court broke out of their slump Thursday. Guards Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry combined for 62 points on 45 shots and six steals, leading Golden State to a comfortable 119-101 win over the Utah Jazz. On top of that, the Warriors' back court had some help. Forward David Lee overcame a 2-for-12 start and finished with 23 points. He was a big reason Golden State racked up 71 second-half points, tying the mark for most points in a half by any team this season. "We played Warriors basketball," Ellis said."
Lee outplays Aldridge as Warriors top Blazers
January 26
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"David Lee said he doesn't belong in the All-Star Game and definitely shouldn't be considered one of the elite power forwards in the league. "Not right now. Not with our team not winning," Lee said before Wednesday's game. "If we were above .500, maybe I might deserve that kind of talk. I think winning should be one of the biggest factors in measuring individual players.""
David Lee's 29 points lead Golden State Warriors past Cleveland Cavaliers
January 18
Oakland Tribune
 
"He scored a game-high 29 points to lift the Warriors to a 105-95 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He put up 13 points in the fourth quarter, including a shot clock-beating, nail-in-the-coffin 18-footer with 44.8 seconds left. But the hero Tuesday night wasn't who you might expect. "It wasn't my night," guard Monta Ellis said. "It was David Lee's." Ellis had one of his worst offensive performances of the season. He made just 2 of 12 from the field and finished with 10 points. He left the game with 35.2 seconds left after taking an elbow to the nose from Cavaliers big man Anderson Varejao. With the game was already decided, Ellis didn't return. X-rays were negative as he suffered just a"
David Lee's intangibles add up, so Warriors see his first season as success
April 2
Contra Costa Times
 
"When the Warriors acquired forward David Lee in the offseason, it was for a host of tangible reasons. He was one of the few guys in the NBA who averaged at least 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. He was an All-Star. He was the cure for the Warriors' rebounding woes, help for their inside scoring drought. Now that his first season with Golden State is winding down, Lee's greatest impact has been the intangibles. Looking at the numbers, it would be easy to question if Lee has paid proper dividends. But when you consider the other things he brings to the table, that scale tips more toward invaluable. "I think it's a total picture," general manager Larry Riley said. "He hasn't come up way"
David Lee takes on 1-on-1 challenge of guarding LaMarcus Aldridge
April 6
Oregonian
 
"With Golden State's game against the Trail Blazers tied 47-47 at halftime, Warriors coach Keith Smart was meeting with his coaches in the visitors' locker room at the Rose Garden when he heard his players talking. "We heard through the door, the players were talking about what they wanted to do," Smart said. "David Lee spoke up and said he wanted to guard (LaMarcus) Aldridge by himself." It was exactly the kind of initiative and leadership Smart has been wanting out of his top players, and the move worked well. The Warriors burst out the locker room and took control the game in the third quarter, leading to a 108-87 victory over the playoff-bound Blazers. Aldridge, Portland's leading"
David Lee doesn't think much of the Spurs
January 28
San Antonio Express-News
 
"Golden State forward David Lee didn't have much good to say about the Spurs after watching them take apart his team earlier this week. Lee produced a season-high 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, but was a little miffed his team didn't show better in a 113-102 loss to the Spurs. "They're a very frustrating team to play," Lee told the Associated Press. "I don't go out there feeling like they're a better team than us. When you play the Lakers you look at their size and say it's going to be a tough game. "I feel like we match up well with the Spurs. I feel like they're a beatable team, especially in this building. And just the way they execute and the way they take advantage of any little"
Wins important to David Lee, not individual stats
January 23
Oakland Tribune
 
"It may sound odd, a player who signed an $80 million contract -- making him the highest-paid player on the team -- moving down the totem pole on offense. But that's what's happened to forward David Lee. "It's been a little bit of an adjustment, but I much prefer it," said Lee, who played for the New York Knicks last season. "At the end of the day, you want to win. I mean, me being the first option with no other scorers out there, that accounted for 29 wins last year. I'd like to have a lot more than that this year." Lee entered Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers having scored at least 20 points in three straight games. That's a first this season. But Lee's scoring spurt is"
David Lee, Andris Biedrins have cold hand in Golden State Warriors' loss to Utah Jazz
December 14
Oakland Tribune
 
"The plan was to play inside-out. The Warriors got the ball inside, regularly, using power forward David Lee and center Andris Biedrins to post-up. They got the looks they wanted in one-on-one coverage, which sucked in the defense, which took some of the pressure off the perimeter players. The plan almost worked to perfection Monday. If only their bigs had made a few more baskets, the Warriors might not have lost their seventh straight, 108-95 to the Utah Jazz. Lee and Biedrins entered Monday averaging about 19 attempts per game. Against the Jazz, they totaled 25, most of them out of the post. They made seven. It was part of the reason the Warriors shot just 39.5 percent. "I'm just not"
Pain still lingers for David Lee
December 9
Oakland Tribune
 
"Just judging by the numbers, Warriors forward David Lee is coming along nicely. In Wednesday's 111-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Lee had 16 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. In his six games back, he has averaged 16.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists. But Lee is still paying the price. He's still experiencing pain, especially when he gets hit in the elbow. And his wound -- where he sustained the original laceration, which became infected and forced him out for eight games -- is still precarious. "It hurt really badly after (Tuesday's) game," Lee said before Wednesday's game. "It was a blood bath when I took my elbow pad and tape off. The wound itself really isn't improving too"
David Lee returns; Dorell Wright scores 30
November 28
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"David Lee wasn't sure how his body would respond in his return from an eight-game layoff because of an infected elbow. But it was pretty clear how his teammates were going to respond. Even before Saturday's game against Minnesota, the Warriors' locker room had a different buzz than in the past two weeks. It showed on the court to the tune of a 104-94 victory over the Timberwolves at the Target Center. "I'm no savior," Lee said. "The biggest thing I'm trying to bring is a positive attitude. Everybody gets down from time to time. Our morale is a little down right now. We need a little pick-me-up. That's what I'm trying to do." Talking before the game, Lee said no matter his conditioning, he"
David Lee returns to help Warriors break losing streak
November 28
Oakland Tribune
 
"The presence of David Lee in the lineup, after an eight-game absence, paid immediate and obvious dividends. He scored only 10 points, missing 10 of his 15 shots. He grabbed only six rebounds, five shy of his average. Still, his 42-plus minutes Saturday were a big factor in the Warriors' 104-94 win over the Minnesota. Lee took attention away from guard Monta Ellis, who finished with 26 points, 10 assists and seven steals. He got open looks for small forward Dorell Wright, who set a franchise record with nine 3-pointers en route to a career-high 30 points. Most important, Lee injected life into the Warriors (8-9), who were in the dumps thanks to a five-game losing streak. "You don't know how"
David Lee expected to return Saturday vs. T'wolves
November 27
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors forward David Lee was scheduled to meet the team in Minneapolis today, and the likelihood is that he'll return to action for tonight's game against the Timberwolves. Lee, who has missed eight straight games with an infected left elbow, was cleared by Dr. Frank Chen on Friday after a workout -- two days after his follow-up exam at Stanford Hospital. Lee is officially listed as a game-time decision. He planned to work out Friday night in Minneapolis and today before the game. At that point it will be determined whether he plays. Lee previously said he might be limited when he first returns because he won't be in game shape. He missed a total of three games his last three seasons in"
Warriors' Lee happy to be past 'very scary' bite
November 23
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"David Lee sat at his locker Monday night with a peripherally inserted central catheter in his right arm, stitches in his left arm and a variety of cuts, pokes and scrapes along each arm. Still, he was wearing a huge smile. Considering what he endured the past 12 days, it's no wonder the Warriors' power forward was in great spirits as he spoke publicly for the first time since having his elbow infected by an inadvertent Wilson Chandler bite Nov. 10. "It was very, very scary," Lee said. "The way infections work, they couldn't find the right antibiotic. They were using strong stuff and nothing worked. They were telling me that it had to get better soon or they were going to have to cut it"
Forward David Lee is relieved the worst part of his elbow infection is over
November 23
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors forward David Lee has now missed six consecutive games. But when talking about the infected left elbow that's kept him out, Lee expressed mostly relief. "They were giving me strong stuff and nothing was helping," Lee said before Monday's game vs. Denver. "They were telling me 'If we don't get this thing better soon, we're cutting your arm from (biceps) to (forearm), filleting the whole thing open. And we may have to cut out your biceps muscle and forearm muscle and see what's going on and how things are progressing.' "The fact that it could be limited to a two-week situation, a two-and-a-half week deal, is a real blessing from a medical standpoint. I'm just happy we were able to"
David Lee's elbow has "turned the corner" for the better; return unlikely before late next week
November 22
Oakland Tribune
 
"After his second surgery to clean out his infected elbow, Warriors forward David Lee has finally "turned the corner" and is headed to full recovery. That is according to Warriors general manager Larry Riley and the doctor who performed the second surgery. Lee is resting at Stanford Hospital after a follow-up surgery to cleanse the infected area. He is likely to be out at least another 10 days. "I'm totally comfortable with the situation," Riley said. "He's getting excellent care and this thing will be resolved." Lee will remain at Stanford Hospital for the next couple days as they are feeding him antibiotics intravenously. He will still be on an antibiotic regimen when he is released and"
As M.V.P. of the Lee Trade, Knicks' Turiaf Adds a Spark
November 20
New York Times
 columnist Howard Beck
"When the Knicks sent David Lee to the Golden State Warriors in July, they got back one potential star, one injured shooting ace and a big man known mostly for his wild energy and his wild beard. To find the most indispensable player of the trade, look for the beard. While the Knicks wait for Anthony Randolph to develop and Kelenna Azubuike to get healthy, it is center Ronny Turiaf who has arguably become their most valuable player. The traditional statistics (4.9 points, 3.7 rebounds a game) do not show it. But Turiaf is by far the Knicks' leader in plus-minus, the differential between points scored and points allowed when a player is on the court. According to 82games.com, the Knicks"
Lee still in hospital but headed to full recovery
November 17
Oakland Tribune
 
"After his second surgery to clean out his infected elbow, Warriors forward David Lee has finally "turned the corner" and is headed to full recovery. That is according to Warriors general manager Larry Riley and the doctor who performed the second surgery. Lee is resting at Stanford Hospital after a follow-up surgery to cleanse the infected area. He is likely to be out at least another 10 days. "I'm totally comfortable with the situation," Riley said. "He's getting excellent care and this thing will be resolved." Lee will remain at Stanford Hospital for the next couple days as they are feeding him antibiotics intravenously. He will still be on an antibiotic regimen when he is released and"
Infection necessitates second surgery on Golden State Warriors forward David Lee's elbow
November 17
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors forward David Lee has had a second surgery to clean out his infected elbow, and general manager Larry Riley said the player is headed to a full recovery. "I'm totally comfortable with the situation," Riley said of Lee, who remains in Stanford Hospital and likely will be sidelined for at least 10 more days. "He's getting excellent care and this thing will be resolved." Lee will remain in the hospital for the next few days and will continue on antibiotics and will be required to rest when he is released. The infection will have to be completely eliminated before he can return to action. The injury occurred last Wednesday in New York when an accidental elbow to the mouth of the"
Warriors' David Lee hospitalized after 2nd surgery
November 17
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Warriors power forward David Lee had his second surgical procedure to flush out an infection in his left elbow Monday, setting off a whirlwind of speculation as to how the injury was initially treated. In a unique move by the Warriors, who are usually guarded when it comes to injuries, they made the doctor available to the media Tuesday. Dr. Bill Maloney said that the infection probably could not have been avoided, then explained the treatment process and offered a glowing outlook for Lee's recovery. Lee, Golden State's $80 million man, was still hospitalized at Stanford Hospital on Tuesday for further treatment and monitoring. The 6-foot-9 forward got a puncture wound from Wilson"
Golden State finally wins without David Lee
November 16
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Warriors' new ownership group treated fans to half-price tickets and concessions, and then their team opted to play half a game. Fortunately for the 19,123 fans at Oracle Arena on Monday night, the Warriors played so well in the first half that they were able to cling to a 101-97 victory despite a lackluster second half against Detroit. "We're in the entertainment business," coach Keith Smart said. "We wanted to make sure our fans get their money's worth, even if it put our owners, general manager and coaches in the hospital." The Warriors were ahead for the final 38:43 of the game and led by as much as 32, but that didn't keep them from making it interesting. With Monta Ellis and"
David Lee undergoes surgery to clean up infection, could miss up to two weeks
November 14
San Francisco Chronicle
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"In fairness, the Warriors were without power forward David Lee, who was released from a Fremont hospital Saturday morning after surgery to clean out an infection from his left elbow. The Warriors said they won't update his status until "the latter part" of this week, but he is expected to miss two weeks. "Our margin for error is so small that when one of our guys isn't there, we're really going to struggle to get a W," Smart said. Asked whether Lee would have made a difference, Wright said, "Is that a trick question? David Lee was an All-Star last year. He's a 20-10 guy. He's worth $80 million ... That's one of the key players to everything we're doing. His presence is definitely missed,"
David Lee will undergo surgery for infected elbow, could be sidelined for two weeks
November 13
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Warriors will be without power forward David Lee a second consecutive game because of a lacerated left elbow. The team said Lee flew back to the Bay Area for surgery Friday night. Dr. Frank Chen was to clean out the infected area of the elbow. Lee is out for tonight's game at Milwaukee and, according to multiple team sources, is projected to miss two weeks. The Warriors have not officially announced a timetable for his return. Lee missed three games total the previous three seasons while with the New York Knicks. If Lee misses a full two weeks, he'd be out a total of eight games. He suffered a laceration Wednesday night when his elbow collided with the front teeth of the Knicks' Wilson"
David Lee misses game with arm injury
November 12
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"David Lee missed the Warriors' 120-90 loss to Chicago on Thursday night at the United Center with a laceration on his left elbow. The power forward was aware of how that was going to read before it was ever put into print. "I know, I know, it's an elbow scratch," Lee said. "But I was in the worst pain of my life." Lee was injured in Wednesday's victory over the Knicks, when his elbow caught Wilson Chandler's face on a rebound and knocked out two teeth. Lee completed the game with a three-layered tape job that couldn't completely restrain the blood from coming to the surface, and he had his best game of the season (28 points, 10 rebounds). At 8 a.m., however, he woke up in excruciating pain"
Ex-Knick David Lee feels emotion in playing back in New York
November 11
Oakland Tribune
 
"Forward David Lee had his best game of the season in his first return to New York. He finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds and four steals in 40 minutes. Perhaps his biggest play of the night was coming down with the rebound in the final seconds that secured the Warriors' victory over his once-beloved Knicks. "I was very emotional," Lee said. Earlier, during the game's first timeout at the 6:48 mark of the first quarter, the Knicks played a video tribute to Lee. "Thank You David" was followed by a standing ovation from the fans. Lee emerged from the Warriors huddle and waived to the fans before play resumed. "I kind of calmed down after the starting intros," Lee said, "and then after the"
Lee's emotional return to New York
November 11
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Forward David Lee showed some real emotion, coming out of the first timeout to a standing ovation at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. With 6:48 remaining in the first quarter, the Knicks played a "Thank you, David" tribute video, and an otherwise subdued crowd offered its loudest cheers. The video showed highlights from Lee's five seasons in New York and a number of clips of his community service."
Warriors beat Knicks in David Lee's MSG return
November 11
New York Post
 
"David Lee did everything last night but burn the whole damn Garden down. Lee took no prisoners, drawing Knicks blood, leaving his own on the court, knocking out Wilson Chandler's front tooth and knocking coach Mike D'Antoni's team into crisis. Playing like a real warrior, Lee got the win he craved, scoring 28 points, ripping down 10 rebounds, making 5 of 6 clutch free throws in the final 2:42 to will the Warriors to a 122-117 win and hand-deliver the Knicks a three-game losing streak and 3-5 record. He got a standing ovation and a touching video tribute. Lee's elbow caught Chandler in the mouth in the third quarter, cracking his tooth as they went up for a rebound. Lee played with a bloody"
In Return, Lee Sparks, and Savors, a Victory
November 11
New York Times
 
"Wilson Chandler, starting at power forward, had 27 points but took a shot to the mouth. When Lee wanted to score, he did. Rebounds, his favorite pastime, were plentiful. And before leaving late Wednesday night, he was rewarded with a precious commodity he rarely saw in five seasons here: a win. As much as he tried not to gloat, Lee's satisfaction was evident as he led the Golden State Warriors to a thrilling 122-117 victory over his former team. Lee had a season-high 28 points, nearly matching the production of Amar'e Stoudemire (33 points), the flashy star who replaced him in a summer roster shuffle. The comparison-contrast game seemed a secondary concern, however, as the Knicks (3-5)"
Former Knick David Lee back in Big Apple
November 10
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"In tricky situations, Warriors power forward David Lee has a way of saying exactly the right thing. Lee can't say wearing a visiting uniform tonight for the first time at Madison Square Garden - where he went from a scrub to an All-Star during the past five seasons - won't mean anything. Lee can't say he doesn't want to torch the team that this summer shunned him because of its pipe dream of signing LeBron James, which ultimately failed So, in a climate of judging each athlete's subject, predicate and everything in between, Lee does what works for him. He tells the truth. "There's no two ways about it: I'm looking forward to playing in New York and getting a victory," Lee said. "It's"
Warriors' David Lee readies for first appearance in New York as an ex-Knick
November 10
Oakland Tribune
 
"Power forward David Lee said he knows that he will be emotional, intense and a little nervous when the Warriors invade Madison Square Garden today to face the New York Knicks. The Garden was home for Lee's first five seasons in the NBA, until the Knicks traded him to the Warriors in July. "I'm most excited about going there with a 5-2 record," Lee said. "We're not 1-5 and struggling to get a win. It's good that we started out the season strong. It's good to be carrying that into the old place. I have a lot of pride going in there with this team." It was with the Knicks that Lee grew from the last guy on the bench into a well-regarded NBA player. So Lee said he harbors no ill will because"
Lee makes return to Garden tonight
November 10
New York Post
 
"David Lee wants two things out of tonight's Garden homecoming, and it's not necessarily a double-double. Lee wants to hold back the tears and wants -- desperately -- a Golden State victory. "It's going to be extra emotional for me," Lee told The Post via cell phone from Manhattan yesterday after visiting some old haunts. "And I'm really excited to come in with a young team that I'm proud of. All I'm really worried about is finding a way to win." That should be no problem for the 5-2 Warriors after the Knicks got thumped by the Bucks last night at the Bradley Center to fall to 3-4. Lee posted plenty of double-doubles at the Garden but suffered lots of defeats during his five non-playoff"
Knicks wanted David Lee alongside Amar'e Stoudemire, but didn't have the cap space for both bigs
November 9
New York Daily News
 
"The Knicks had a place for David Lee in their starting lineup, providing the rebounds next to Amar'e Stoudemire. They just didn't have a place for Lee in their 2010-11 salary cap. Lee returns to the Garden Wednesday night for the first time since going to Golden State last summer in a sign-and-trade deal for three players, Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike. The deal allowed Lee to get the money he wanted - $80 million - but the Knicks felt he wasn't worth such a big contract, not when they needed to address several other positions after losing out on LeBron James and signing Stoudemire to a $100 million max contract. Now playing for another team that is rebuilding, Lee"
Knicks benefiting from David Lee's departure
November 9
Bergen Record
 columnist Steve Adamek
"David Lee can expect a warm reception Wednesday when he returns to the Garden for his first and only appearance this season after the Knicks sent him to Golden State in a July sign-and-trade deal. He'll say nice things about his five years in New York, how he got the chance he needed to become an (alternate) All-Star last season and parlay everything into a six-year, $80 million contract. OK, he probably won't mention the money. He'll also say he wanted to return, but understands what happened - yadda, yadda - because Lee almost never speaks out of turn. Yet some fans will think, "How can the Knicks let go a guy who averaged double-doubles four straight seasons, plus 20.3 points a year"
David just didn't fit into Knicks' plans
November 9
New York Post
 
"Knicks brass will do the right thing tomorrow night and show lots of love for David Lee with an expected video tribute upon his Garden homecoming with the Warriors. The question is, did Knicks president Donnie Walsh do the right thing by not showing him any love in July when their most popular player became a free agent? Once Walsh lavished Amar'e Stoudemire with a $100 million contract, Lee was off the board, even after LeBron James spurned them. After "The Decision," Walsh immediately put in motion a sign-and-trade with Golden State and picked up Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Randolph and still-rehabbing Kelenna Azubuike. Lee, who is averaging 12.3 points and 11.4 boards and shooting 42.5"
Warriors' Lee not offended by Smart's method
November 8
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Coach Keith Smart's emphatic exchange with $80 million man David Lee during the second quarter of Friday's win over Utah proved no one is above reproach - a message that had been fully communicated by Sunday. "I was in a position when I was younger and never playing (in New York), but the stars were getting away with murder," Lee said. "Guys at the end of the bench definitely see that. It's important that a coach coaches everyone the same way. "Being a high-priced guy and one of the leaders on this team, I would expect it no other way." Smart says he has a covenant with every player to coach in that manner, but, before going at Lee, his public spats had been only with reserves Rodney"
D'Antoni takes digs at Lee
November 8
New York Post
 
"David Lee is coming to the Garden on Wednesday, but yesterday Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni appeared to take a dig at his former big man. With the Knicks having improved in blocked shots and interior defense D'Antoni compared this year's group to last year's. "I don't think it's not a matter of playing hard, just athletically," he said."
For David Lee, a New Team, a New Town and a New Look
November 7
New York Times
 
"This is how David Lee realized he was truly wanted here. The Los Angeles Lakers had just handcuffed Lee, holding him to no points and handing the Warriors their first loss of the season. That night, Golden State's first-year coach, Keith Smart, called him. As a player, Smart had been there. He figured Lee would play the lowlights on an endless loop through the night. Those nights occasionally happen, Smart said, but the games should be quickly forgotten. "I felt it was important to him, even if I couldn't get ahold of him at 1 a.m., to call and leave a message on his phone," Smart said."
David Lee adjusts offensive approach with Warriors
November 4
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"David Lee couldn't help but laugh. As he trotted to the free-throw line to complete a three-point play that started with a two-handed dunk in transition, the All-Star power forward chuckled at just how difficult he had been making the game. Lee bounced back from his first scoreless game in three years by making only three of his first 13 shots against Memphis on Wednesday. After finding internal humor in his struggles, Lee finished strong to record his third double-double (15 points, 16 rebounds) in four games. "It's all about competitiveness and bringing intensity," Lee said. "From the best on down to the worst, I've got to accept that everyone has bad nights." Lee has taken a back seat"
David Lee never lets up for an instant
October 13
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"After David Lee tweaked his quadriceps in practice Oct. 4, he went home and estimates that he iced it "about 65 times." He spent the next day, an off day, at the Warriors' training facility and returned early the next morning to test his leg. All of that, just so he wouldn't miss Wednesday's practice. Yes, we're talking about practice! Those are not the actions of a typical NBA All-Star. Lee's the type of guy who puts no stock in a phrase like "All-Star status," because he has had plenty of days filled with phrases like "above average," "good enough" and "end of the bench." "There are some guys in the league who can sit out every practice and take a couple of casual jumpers right before"
David Lee proving he's worth money to Warriors
October 11
Oakland Tribune
 
"Much ballyhooed forward David Lee displayed Sunday some of reasons that the Warriors will pay him $80 million over the next six seasons. Lee finished with 13 points with 13 rebounds in 32 minutes of the Warriors' 95-86 win over the Sacramento Kings at Oracle Arena. He was active and aggressive on offense, though he was just 5 for 13 from the field. He and backup forward Jeff Adrien helped the Warriors outrebound Sacramento 62-59. Adrien had 15 points and 11 rebounds in just 23 minutes. What's more, the Kings' big men -- rookie center DeMarcus Cousins and forward Jason Thompson -- combined to go 10 for 30 from the field. That wasn't solely because of Lee, but he was a link in the chain of a"
David Lee doubts Isiah Thomas' ability as a general manager, but likes Hall of Famer as a coach
August 10
New York Daily News
 
"David Lee never had a problem with Isiah Thomas, nor does he believe his former coach is responsible for all the Knicks' recent shortcomings. But like many outside observers, the All-Star forward, who was traded to Golden State on July 9, is "really surprised" Thomas was rehired by the Knicks last week as a consultant. "Whether right or wrong, Isiah was cast as the person that was the reason things went downhill in the last six or seven years," said Lee, who was in New York Monday for his basketball camp and to collect his belongings from the Knicks' training facility in Greenburgh. "Now to bring that back is something I didn't expect." Lee was drafted by Thomas in 2005 - a steal at 30th"
Warriors' Lee hits the ground running
July 29
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"New Warriors power forward David Lee spent much of Wednesday, his first full day in the Bay Area since being traded here last month, shaking hands despite the splint on his dislocated right middle finger. With each hand he properly and firmly shook, Lee sent a message to Warriors fans that he plans to be fully healthy in advance of training camp in September. More importantly, he made it clear that he's going to do all the right things for the entirety of his six-year, $80 million stay in Golden State. The 6-foot-9, 250-pounder visited El Dorado Elementary School, located on a hill above Visitacion Valley in San Francisco. Lee joined the Warriors and the Good Tidings Foundation in an"
Warriors forward David Lee won't need surgery, should be back in time for training camp
July 22
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors forward David Lee learned Wednesday that his injured right middle finger won't require surgery but will keep him out six weeks. That's bad news for his hopes of playing for Team USA but good news for the Warriors. Lee said he won't come close to missing training camp. "Zero pain. Zero swelling. Zero bruising," Lee said. "I go back at the end of August. Hopefully I will get the splint taken off at that point. That puts (me) back by Sept. 1." The Warriors have yet to announce when they'll open training camp, but they typically start at the beginning of October. Lee, who was diagnosed Wednesday by hand specialist Dr. Bill Green in San Francisco, will not play for Team USA this"
Injury bug hits Golden State again with David Lee suffering finger injury
July 21
Oakland Tribune
 
"Warriors forward David Lee injured his right middle finger at Team USA training camp Tuesday. Lee, acquired from the New York Knicks earlier this month, was expected to fly back to the Bay Area on Tuesday night. He has a visit scheduled with San Francisco hand specialist Dr. William Green, who last week performed the surgery to repair torn ligaments in the left wrist of Warriors rookie Ekpe Udoh. Lee told ESPN.com that the injury occurred when he went up to block a shot and jammed the middle finger of his shooting hand against the bottom of the backboard. "I looked down and my finger was completely turned to the side," Lee said. "It's possibly a tendon or a dislocation of some sort. It's"
Traded by Knicks, Lee Was Still a Team Player
July 20
New York Times
 
"When Marni Jaffer was about to deliver her husband's eulogy to a crowd of 300-plus mourners, she noticed a familiar face rising above the others in the back of the funeral chapel. She had never met the man, but she recognized him from her television screen. It was David Lee, formerly of the Knicks. "I thought it was wonderful that he came," Jaffer said. "And it also struck me how he stayed in the back, paying his respects quietly, not wanting to have people say, 'Oh, it's David Lee,' and intrude on my husband's moment.""
Knicks Send Lee to the Warriors
July 9
New York Times
 
"With LeBron James off the board, the Knicks began refilling their roster Thursday night by completing a multiplayer trade built around David Lee. Lee is going to the Golden State Warriors in a sign-and-trade deal, in exchange for Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike. Lee will receive a six-year, $80 million contract. Although the deal was not immediately announced, the parameters were confirmed by Lee's agent, Mark Bartelstein. The key is Randolph, a promising 6-foot-10 forward who was drafted 14th over all in 2008. Randolph turns 21 next week and has shown occasional flashes of greatness. Randolph is effective in the open court and an excellent finisher at the rim. But he"
Agent: Lee heading to Warriors
July 8
ESPN.com
 
"New York Knicks forward David Lee got some good news, once LeBron James announced his intention to join the Miami Heat. Lee's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told ESPN.com that Lee had agreed to a sign-and-trade worth $80 million dollars over six years with the Golden State Warriors. The deal will send Lee to the Warriors for Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike among others."
Suns will do sign and trade
July 8
Arizona Republic
 
"The Suns will use Amar'e Stoudemire's official departure today to make a pair of sign-and-trade deals with New York and Chicago, netting the Suns a $16.5 million trade exception from the Knicks and using part of that for Hakim Warrick's acquisition, according to Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters. Walters said the trade exception the Suns are receiving in return for first signing Stoudemire to his five-year, $99.7 million contract with New York is for $16.5 million, equivalent to Stoudemire's first-year salary. That means the Suns would not be getting a player, like free agent David Lee in return. However, if LeBron James picks New York today, the Knicks would have to renounce Lee's rights"
Have the Nets re-set their sights on David Lee?
July 8
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"We'd like to know the answer to the question posed above, but every time we've spoken to Mark Bartelstein in the last three days, the garrulous agent says something like, "Crazy, crazy, a million things going on, talk to you in an hour, things are changing, gotta find my meds….." Okay, we made that last part up. But the Nets might need to borrow some of those meds before the week is out. Earlier today, they offered Carlos Boozer five years and $75 million, and by the time the Bulls put $80 million on the table – just as you knew they would – his mind was made up. Rod Thorn was never even given a chance to match, according to someone familiar with Boozer's options."
Warriors Ready to Ship Randolph to Knicks for Lee … Waiting on LeBron
July 8
Oakland Tribune
 
"Would you like the Warriors acquiring David Lee if they could also keep guard Monta Ellis? That is a distinct possibility depending on LeBron James' decision tomorrow. Multiple sources told me the Warriors have an offer on the table that sends forward Anthony Randolph and other pieces to New York in a sign-and-trade deal for Lee. If LeBron announces he is going to New York, in order to make room for his max contract, the Knicks would have to renounce Lee to free up the cap space. That would end the sign-and-trade possibility and the Warriors' chances at Lee. But if LeBron doesn't say the Knicks when he announces his decision … … Then the Warriors are "in the game" for Lee. One source said"