» Friday, November 5 2010
Ekpe Udoh has been cleared to increase his basketball activity and will travel with the team on its upcoming five-game roadie, the Warriors announced Thursday. After meeting with Dr. William Green, Udoh's surgically repaired wrist has been deemed healthy enough to allow nearly everything -- shooting, dunking, dribbling -- except catching passes. He didn't give a timeline for his return, but you've got to start thinking the No. 6 overall pick will be back sooner than the worst-case-scenario, which was after the All-Star break. "It feels great," Udoh said of his wrist. "The only thing is getting strength to return to the arm. My legs have gotten real strong, so now I've got to work on my upper body." San Francisco Chronicle
It turns out that former Warriors coach Don Nelson is working for a portion of the $6 million owed to him as he hangs out in Maui this season. First-year coach Keith Smart said Thursday that he talks to his former coach once or twice a week and regularly texts and e-mails with Nelson. "We're in touch. We talk basketball," Smart said. "I've got to use that resource from time to time, but it's never anything major." San Francisco Chronicle
Tim Kawakami: NBA spokesman confirms Warriors sale expected to be finalized next week. League is ready for approval vote "in next couple of weeks." Twitter