Stephen Jackson News: Pro Sports Daily

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November 17

Charlotte Observer

columnist Tom Sorensen

"Stephen Jackson is the best player the Charlotte Bobcats have ever had. He also is the most troubled. He was rehabilitating his image and developing his game in Golden State. And then, as the Warriors devolved from interesting and exciting to mediocre and confused, he signed a huge contract extension. Once he had it - $28 million for three years - Jackson decided he wanted to escape. He probably decided before the contract, but now it was official. He wanted to play for a contender, and he made sure everybody knew. Jackson got in a war with the Lakers' Kobe Bryant during a preseason game - he said Kobe elbowed him - and yelled at coach Don Nelson. After being slapped with a two-game ..."

Stephen Jackson loses in his Charlotte Bobcats' debut

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November 17

Contra Costa Times

"Stephen Jackson had 13 points and nine rebounds for Charlotte on Monday night, hours after the swingman was acquired from the Warriors. But even with the new addition, the Bobcats couldn't avoid their fifth straight loss, falling to host Orlando 97-91. Meanwhile, Rashard Lewis had 10 points for the Magic in his first game back from a 10-game suspension for testing positive for an elevated testosterone level. Teammate Jameer Nelson finished with 16 points. Flip Murray led Charlotte with 31 points. "We just have to play together a little bit more and figure out how we all play and where we want the ball," Jackson said. "We have a good chance of getting into that playoff run." The Bobcats ..."

Golden State Warriors sent Stephen Jackson packin"

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November 17

Contra Costa Times

"It was universally understood that swingman Stephen Jackson's tenure with the Warriors needed to end. The sooner, the better. "After evaluating the thing for several weeks," Warriors general manager Larry Riley said, "it was important that we do it now." Jackson, epicenter of the soap opera the Warriors' season had become, is now a Charlotte Bobcat, traded Monday with guard Acie Law for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic. So eager was Jackson to join his new team that he flew from Milwaukee to Orlando, Fla., on Monday and played 45 minutes for the Bobcats, scoring 13 points in a 97-91 loss to the Magic. "I wanted to be out pretty bad," Jackson told the Associated Press. ..."

Brown says he can handle Jackson's quirks

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November 16

Charlotte Observer

"You consider Stephen Jackson a high-maintenance player? Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown knows high-maintenance, and it doesn't rattle him. "I can deal with (high-maintenance) kids. All you have to do is be straight with them,'' Brown told the Observer Monday in the lobby of the team hotel. "After six years with Allen (Iverson in Philadelphia), I don't look at anybody as a challenge. (Jackson) wants to play and he's a competitor. Guys like that you can make work in your locker room.'' The Bobcats acquired wing scorer Jackson, along with point guard Acie Law, from the Golden State Warriors Monday, giving up starting shooting guard Raja Bell and reserve forward Vlade Radmanovic. Brown is ..."

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 ..."

Jackson still speaks his mind

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November 12

Indianapolis Star

"Stephen Jackson never was one to shy away from expressing his feelings during his two-plus seasons with the Indiana Pacers. That's why it shouldn't be surprising these days that the Golden State Warriors forward doesn't regret publicly saying he wants to be traded. "I'm not going back on anything I've said," said Jackson, who was no stranger to controversy during his time with the Pacers. "I still feel the same way. The fact is I want to win. I'm 31 years old and I'm not getting any younger. I want to make the best of my last couple of years." Jackson made his initial request to be traded in August. He didn't say which teams he would like to play for Wednesday because he was fined $25,000 ..."

Warriors must trade Jackson now

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November 10

San Francisco Chronicle

columnist Scott Ostler

"The Warriors are a joke until they unload Stack Jack. That became glaringly apparent Monday when Stephen Jackson's pit-bull agent attacked Don Nelson via ESPN.com. The situation was dicey at best anyway, and now Team Jackson has gone on what I call an Eric Dickerson Offensive. And it is offensive. Dickerson is the great running back who played for the (then) Los Angeles Rams, setting NFL rushing records that still stand. Part of his success came because of the coaching brilliance of John Robinson. Dickerson came to believe he was severely underpaid by the Rams (probably true), and grew frustrated with the Rams' and Robinson's reluctance to trade him, so he set about to make himself a ..."

Agent rips Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson, wants client traded anywhere

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November 10

Contra Costa Times

"Agent's scathing words don't seem to faze Nelson The Warriors had little reaction to the widely discussed comments made by swingman Stephen Jackson's agent, Mark Stevens, to ESPN.com that were posted late Sunday night. Coach Don Nelson declined to comment on Stevens' remarks except to say, "You guys know what that's about." He also said the comments won't change the team's position regarding a trade. Stevens expressed to ESPN.com his disdain for Nelson and said he wants the Warriors to trade Jackson anywhere they can. "No one trusts Don Nelson," Stevens was quoted as saying. "When Nelson was in Milwaukee, Wayne Embry trusted him and brought him in, and he betrayed Embry. In Dallas, Mark ..."

While the Golden State Warriors win a game, the clock keeps ticking on Stephen Jackson's tenure with the team

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November 10

Contra Costa Times

columnist Cam Inman

"STEPHEN JACKSON ISN'T going away quietly. His trade value went up Monday night. So did the Warriors' win total, as they notched their second win in six games this season by routing the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-105. This was, finally, a welcome chapter in Jackson's ever-evolving quest to escape the Land of Cohan. Even with a 25-point lead, Jackson stayed in the game to pad his stats - a career-high 15 assists to go with 10 points, six rebounds, four steals and two blocks. Perhaps that will woo some other team's general manager in a faraway place. Less than 24 hours earlier, Jackson's agent, Mark Stevens, disparaged Warriors coach Don Nelson and demanded that Jackson's long-standing trade ..."

Warriors' Stephen Jackson calls latest loss 'another beat-down"

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November 9

Contra Costa Times

"For the second consecutive game Sunday, the Warriors lost before the fourth quarter began. A 120-107 loss at Sacramento provided the encore to an embarrassing 28-point home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Most important, it left the Warriors without answers and desperately trying to "stay positive" (the new locker room mantra) despite obvious reasons for panic. "Another beat-down," swingman Stephen Jackson said after totaling 21 points in 34 minutes. "What can I say? It's just all bad right now." The opening part of the schedule was supposed to be favorable for the Warriors (1-4). They faced a short-handed Houston squad playing the second of a back-to-back to start the season. ..."

Putting fun in dysfunctional

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November 5

San Francisco Chronicle

columnist Scott Ostler

"It was a reminder that the Warriors haven't cornered the NBA market on disaffected players or odd chemistry. Iverson missed the Grizzlies' first three games with an injury, came off the bench in Game 4, then groused that he has no intention of being a supporting actor in anybody's drama. It would seem that a detail like that would have been hammered out up-front, not after the contract was signed. Uh, Mr. Iverson, we'd like you to provide a spark off the bench. You want a spark off the bench, go hire a bad electrician. In your NBA Most Dysfunctional Team fantasy league, you are golden if you took the Grizzlies, but don't give up just yet on your Warriors. The Warriors triumphed 113-105, ..."

Curry's in, Jackson out to Warriors fans

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October 30

Charlotte Observer

"Stephen Curry is the fun, fragile future of the Golden State Warriors, and Stephen Jackson already looks as if he's part of the past. Funny how that works: Curry gets highlighted precisely at the same time Jackson gets booed. That is your recent Warriors history/revolving door in a nutshell, right there on strange opening night in a 108-107 loss to the not-good Houston Rockets at Oracle Arena. So the Warriors aren't very good. OK, we sort of knew that. But if there was anything else worth concluding from Wednesday's game, it was that Curry is a full and indoctrinated Warrior, in every positive and negative way. And Jackson is unquestionably on his way out, consistently booed and heckled ..."

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 ..."

Jackson has mixed reviews

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October 29

Contra Costa Times

"Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson said he knew it was coming. The boos. "Fans are so predictable about that," he said. "Any time you say you want to leave, that's going to happen. I was prepared for it. They can do it all they want. I'm going to go out there and play hard for the fans that do support me." They booed him when he was announced with the starting lineups. For the first few minutes, they booed when he had the ball in his hands. They booed him when he clanked a 3-pointer. He was cheered, too. They cheered when he found Andris Biedrins under the basket for a lay-up in the first quarter. They cheered when he nailed back-to-back 3-pointers in the second. They cheered after he made ..."

Blip on national radar - that can't be good

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October 24

San Francisco Chronicle

columnist Ray Rotto

"An interesting sidebar to the Stephen Jackson story is the fact that for the first time in two years and the third time in 12 years, the nation's basketball tastemakers have noticed the Warriors. As you might guess, that isn't good. And as you might have further guessed, they got bored and stopped. Since Jackson asked for a trade on the heels of signing a three-year extension he didn't need and shouldn't have been offered, the bizarre cavalcade of events has been too weird even for the rest of the country to ignore. Because the Warriors have been so perfectly ignorable for so long, this is an interesting development. The last time the Warriors were a national story, they defied logic and ..."

Warriors picture grows more puzzling

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October 22

Contra Costa Times

columnist Tim Kawakami

"When you're following this ragged franchise, every day feels like a new brainteaser, doesn't it? A quick and bleary update from Wednesday's hectic Warriors hot line: Future franchise player Anthony Randolph might be out for a while because of a sore tailbone and some sort of knee issue. Infamous former captain Stephen Jackson has a sore hamstring and missed practice. And C.J. Watson is tentatively slated to start tonight's exhibition finale and Wednesday's season opener, but Stephen Curry and Anthony Morrow are not. That means Don Nelson's re-juggled starting lineup is Andris Biedrins at center, Corey Maggette at power forward, Jackson at small forward (if he's healthy), and Monta Ellis ..."

Randolph and Jackson sidelined, Watson is officially ahead of Curry (for now)

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October 22

San Jose Mercury News

"This wasn't a good day to try to get a big-picture read on the Warriors' upcoming season (though that's why I went–to write a column for tomorrow's paper). Oh well. There was too much happening, not a ton of it calming for the Warriors or their fans. Don Nelson was back with the team after spending time in Southern California with his brother-in-law, who was in a serious motorcycle accident recently. But… * Anthony Randolph was not at practice after bruising his tailbone again and also possibly with some knee issues, Nelson said. Randolph has been banged up for weeks and might need some time off, Nelson said, which could extend to and beyond Wednesday's regular-season opener."

Mounting injuries force lineup shuffle

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October 22

San Francisco Chronicle

"Nelson would have liked to treat the preseason finale as a dress rehearsal for the Warriors' regular-season opener Wednesday against Houston, but injuries have mounted with Randolph and Stephen Jackson joining a collection that already included Kelenna Azubuike (ankle), Brandan Wright (shoulder), Acie Law (ankle) and Devean George (knee). "We're getting used to it," Nelson said. "You think of the old days, when everybody played all of the games, but it's just not that way anymore." Randolph tried to play through a bruised lower back after taking a hard fall following a rebound attempt Tuesday night against the Lakers. It was the second time this preseason that Randolph hurt his back, in ..."

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 decides to play, not pop off

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October 19

Oakland Tribune

"Remember how the Warriors weren't worried about swingman Stephen Jackson? He's a pro's pro, they said. He's a guy who would do his job and not cause problems. Well, it seems Jackson has finally gotten to that point. "Yeah," coach Don Nelson said after Sunday's practice. "I feel he's there now." Jackson, who's been the source of discourse since his desires to be traded went public during the summer, said he's turned the page. He said he's going to focus on the basketball court and keep his lips sealed. After all, the regular season is just nine days away. "I'm not as dumb as people think," Jackson said. "I'm a smart guy. Sometimes I might say some things that people don't expect because it ..."

Jackson keeps his composure in loss

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October 18

San Francisco Chronicle

"The Kings spoiled Stephen Jackson's amicable return from a two-game suspension for "conduct detrimental to the team," beating the Warriors 101-94 at Arco Arena on Saturday. "Sometimes I might say some things that people don't expect, because it's what is on my mind," Jackson said. "But I know the difference between right and wrong, and I know what I have to do to build my reputation in this league as a player and as a man. "I think keeping my composure is going to help me in being a great basketball player." Jackson, who had totaled only 59 preseason minutes, played the entire game and kept his promise "to be quiet and play." He had 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists, and couched ..."

Loud and clear, Jackson gets message

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October 17

San Francisco Chronicle

"By the time Warriors practice ended Friday, Stephen Jackson appeared to get the message that coach Don Nelson was trying to send with a series of radio interviews a night earlier. "Me saying something isn't helping anything, and you all asking me questions isn't helping anything," Jackson said. "It's time to be quiet and see what happens." Nelson was the first member of the Warriors to publicly stand up to Jackson's antics. The coach hit the airwaves saying he didn't understand how someone making $9 million a year could be unhappy and that Jackson's actions are making a trade increasingly difficult. But, Nelson added, he still "loves" his former captain. Speaking on the "Warriors Weekly ..."

Jackson's snit has been good for Warriors

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October 16

San Francisco Chronicle

"Here's the curveball: It's affected the locker room in a positive fashion. "When Jackson asked not to be a captain, I thought it was a good thing, because our young guys need to accept more leadership and it gives Monta (Ellis) more of a chance to be that guy and grow into that role," coach Don Nelson said. Ellis, already the face of the franchise, seemingly has finally accepted a role as the team's mouthpiece as well. Nelson and general manager Larry Riley have consistently asked Ellis to take on a bigger leadership role. On the Warriors' four-game swing through Southern California, the guard took a huge step toward those ends. Ellis twice during the road trip pulled the team together ..."

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: Cap'n trade

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October 14

San Francisco Chronicle

columnist Scott Ostler

"Stephen Jackson renounced his team captaincy Tuesday. Captain Jack is now Captive Jack. Jackson has been stewing for weeks, making it clear and public that he wants the Warriors to trade him. Nice strategy, by the way: Clamor to be traded, thereby drastically decreasing your trade value. He returned to the Warriors on Tuesday after a two-game team suspension, meeting with coach Don Nelson and general manager Larry Riley before practice. When Nelson talked to a large group of media in the early afternoon, he was happy. "The prodigal son has returned," said a smiling Nelson. "It's good to have Jack back." Nelson also said, "He's going to be the same guy." But when it was Jackson's turn with ..."

What's up next, Jack?

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October 14

Contra Costa Times

"He doesn't want to be a locker room leader. He doesn't want to be a role model. He doesn't want to be responsible for grooming and teaching the youngsters. Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson doesn't want to be captain. He told coach Don Nelson, and the request was granted. "Being a captain was overrated to me, anyway," Jackson said Tuesday. "You didn't do anything but go at the beginning to talk to the refs, and I didn't want to do that. Being a captain is overrated." Tuesday provided the latest plot twist in the continuing beef between Jackson and the Warriors. Jackson rejoined the team for the first time since his two-game suspension, meeting with Nelson and general manager Larry Riley ..."

Warriors in another mess, and as usual management didn't see it coming

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October 14

Contra Costa Times

columnist Gary Peterson

"Stephen Jackson returned to the Warriors on Tuesday. There were no balloons or coffee cake. But coach Don Nelson did commemorate the occasion by using a jet engine to blow smoke up the pant legs of the assembled media. "He served his (two-game) suspension," Nelson said, "and we're ready to roll." So he's on board, his mind's right, he's committed to the cause? "Jack's good to go." And there will be no more scenes like the one Friday night in which Jackson engaged in an angry exchange with Nelson during an exhibition game in Los Angeles? "I hope not," Nelson chuckled. Almost as an aside, Nelson mentioned that Jackson had asked out of his role as team captain. Successfully, it turns out. ..."

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 ..."

Stephen Jackson Suspended By Team

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October 12

Contra Costa Times

"The message was sent to the Warriors' disgruntled team captain Stephen Jackson in the form of a $139,000 dock in pay. Now, the Warriors sit and wait. According to multiple sources, Golden State isn't in a rush to ship away Jackson, who on Saturday was suspended for two exhibition games. A few schools of thought exist. Either the trade offers aren't worth it, they still believe Jackson will come around emotionally, or they simply need him to come back and play decently to establish a better market for him. Maybe it is all of the above. Either way, the next move seems to belong to Jackson. "Obviously," general manager Larry Riley said, "we would never hope it would come to this with any of ..."

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 ..."

Jackson speaks

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September 29

San Francisco Chronicle

"Stephen Jackson, speaking publicly for the first time since demanding a trade last month, stood by his statements and probably managed to avoid another league fine while discussing a variety of topics Monday. "What I said is how I feel, point blank. That's not going to change," Jackson said. "It doesn't feel good to me, that ever since I've been here, I've been a big part of getting this organization back to a winning attitude - if not the biggest part - and every year, I've lost somebody who helped me get to that. ... "It feels like I'm next. It feels like we're not getting better." During a promotional event with former teammate Al Harrington on Aug. 28 in New York, Jackson told an ..."

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 ..."

Jackson situation isn't one, Warriors say

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September 23

San Francisco Chronicle

columnist Ray Ratto

"Based on Larry Riley's world view, Stephen Jackson never made his trade demand. Nothing's happened. Nothing's changed. Camp starts, and Jackson will be right on time, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and happy to be the captain of the Warriors. And why, you ask. Because neither Jackson nor his representative (or representatives) has ever repeated what he told an audience at a New York shoe show back in August while standing next to former Warriors forward Al Harrington, and logically when someone wants to play for another team, he doesn't forget to ask. "That's what we're presuming," Riley said from the general manager's office at Warriors Interplanetary Headquarters. "Nothing has happened ..."

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 ..."

Warriors respond to Jackson

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September 1

Contra Costa Times

columnist Cam Inman

"The Warriors should have kept quiet and privately addressed Stephen Jackson's trade demand, which doesn't quite pack the punch when he's speaking out away from the Bay Area. The Warriors must be taking Jackson seriously, however. They just drew a line in the sand by saying he is their property, period. They didn't say they would accommodate him for being such a model employee. They want him to fall back into line, under the orders of general manager Larry Riley. "Stephen Jackson has been a true professional since arriving here three seasons ago, and our expectations of him have not changed despite his recent comments," Riley said in a statement Monday. "He's been one of our most consistent ..."

Small moves after big noise from Jackson

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September 1

San Francisco Chronicle

"While the NBA community waited to see if there would be any major news regarding Stephen Jackson, the Warriors made a couple of minor ripples Monday through contract agreements with Mikki Moore and C.J. Watson. Moore, a 33-year-old 7-footer who averaged 1.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.6 minutes a game during the playoffs with Boston, is expected to sign a one-year contract midweek for the veteran minimum $1.3 million. Watson, a restricted free agent, alerted his Twitter flock that he is re-upping with the Warriors for a one-year qualifying offer of just more than $1 million. There was little movement regarding Jackson, who said he wanted out of Golden State during a promotional event for ..."

Warriors' Jackson has seen light, wants out

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August 30

San Francisco Chronicle

columnist Ray Ratto

"Nine months ago, Stephen Jackson announced that with his new contract extension, he fully intended to be a Warrior for life. Nobody believed that, of course, but the news of his desire for death came a little faster than expected. Jackson told Dime magazine on Friday that he wanted to be traded, either to Cleveland (gee, I wonder why), any of the three Texas teams (at least there are playoff aspirations) or maybe even New York (and the team so nice that for every win, it loses twice). Jackson could not be reached Saturday, but he told the magazine, "At this point, I'm 31 years old. I have four or five years left," Jackson said. "I want to be in a situation where I can continually be in 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 ..."

Jackson: There will be change

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April 13

San Francisco Chronicle

"Stephen Jackson plans on being at Oracle Arena tonight for the Warriors' home finale, and he might be taking a good look at the teammates around him. As far as Golden State's captain has been told, not everyone will be back when the team reconvenes next season. "There will be change, things will be shifted," Jackson said this past week, "but I think the core will be here. I think as a team and an organization, we know the steps that we have to take to correct a lot of these wrongs that we had this season." Jackson, who underwent season-ending toe surgery March 31 to remove bone spurs that had plagued him for the last two years, becomes the latest Warrior to give his opinion on offseason ..."

With Jackson out, Warriors search for new leader

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March 30

Contra Costa Times

"The Warriors know that finding a way to replace the more than 20 points and six assists per game that swingman Stephen Jackson was averaging will be difficult, especially considering the team already has several notable players on the shelf. But at the very least, Golden State hopes someone will replace Jackson - at least for the next 2½ weeks - as a leader on and off the court. As the Warriors wind down a disappointing 2008-09 campaign without Jackson, who will have season-ending surgery on his left big toe on Tuesday in Houston, they'll look to see if another player can help fill the emotional void left by one of their captains during these last nine games. "We have to look at everybody ..."

Jackson to have toe surgery, out for season

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March 29

Contra Costa Times

"Stephen Jackson, the Warriors' offensive and emotional leader, will have season-ending surgery this week to remove a bone fragment from his left big toe. The surgery is scheduled for Tuesday in Houston and is to be performed by Houston Rockets team surgeon Tom Clanton. Jackson first started having toe problems in February 2007, shortly after he and Al Harrington were acquired from the Indiana Pacers. He missed four games that month with turf toe. Jackson has missed 11 games this season because of various injuries, including four games in December with a sprained left hand and four games in January with a strained right hamstring. He was also suspended for one and inactive for one game ..."

Bad toe could give Jackson boot

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March 25

Contra Costa Times

"Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson is headed for the shelf and may be done for the rest of the season. After tonight's game in Dallas, Jackson said he'll leave the team and head for Houston, where he will get his left big toe checked out by the Rockets team doctor Friday. His toe has bothered him all season. He said it hurts when he plants and when he jumps which is why he always takes off his right foot for a layup though he's right-handed. It also hurts when players step on it, as San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan did Tuesday. "It's been hurting for so long that I've learned how to somewhat block it out," Jackson said. "But if I can put up these numbers, imagine what I can do without ..."

Nelson/Crawford Feud Continues In Oakland

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March 17

San Francisco Chronicle

"The strange Don Nelson-Jamal Crawford dynamic continues tonight with the guard again scheduled to sit in favor of the team's younger players. Nelson, who has admitted to telling Crawford to opt out of his contract, said the guard also will not play against the Lakers on Thursday. ... Crawford's latest benching comes despite Golden State being down Stephen Jackson, who will be serving a one-game suspension tonight for reaching the league's technical-foul limit. ... Nelson said second-year guard Marco Belinelli, who has not played in the last three games because of injury and coach's decision, will start in place of Crawford. Kelenna Azubuike takes Jackson's spot."

Jackson's behavior is costly

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March 16

Contra Costa Times

"Warriors coach Don Nelson reiterated before Sunday's game against Phoenix that he has a hard time sitting swingman Stephen Jackson, as opposed to the other veterans, because he has a shortage of small forwards. Well, now he doesn't have a choice. Jackson picked up two technical fouls Sunday and will incur an automatic one-game suspension per league rules. Jackson was headed back on defense when referee Tony Brothers slapped him with his second technical foul of the game (presumably for something Jackson said). Not only was Jackson ejected with 3:54 left in the third quarter, but it was his 16th technical foul of the season. The league allows 15 before levying the suspension. Jackson ..."

Jackson gets pumped pumping iron

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March 15

Contra Costa Times

"Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson walked off the practice court on Tuesday oozing testosterone, proclaiming his one-on-one victory over guard Jamal Crawford loud enough for the entire gym to hear. He said he beat Crawford twice, and even feigned mercy when he described the game-winners. "Both jumpers," Jackson said. "I could have (posted him up) every time. I'm 235. He's not 120 carrying two grocery bags." Jackson was already as brash as they come. Now he's got 15 pounds of added muscle, which has also bulked up his ego. The ninth-year veteran - with the help of a birdie in his ear in the form of assistant coach Keith Smart - decided to dive into the regimen of Warriors' conditioning ..."

Stephen Jackson's amazing month

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March 2

Contra Costa Times

"Swingman Stephen Jackson walked through the locker room before Sunday's game with his chest, covered in a blue Warriors tank top, poked out past his nose. "I've been lifting (weights) for two months," Jackson said with a smile. "Y'all better get out of my way." While Jackson's bullying may have been a joke, his lifting hasn't been. He said he is feeling as good as ever because he's been putting in extra work with the weights and on his game. It has led to a significant boost in production. Jackson averaged 27.3 points, 8.1 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 44.0 minutes during February. He is the first Warrior to average at least 25 points, eight assists and five rebounds in a month ..."