***GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 2010-2011 SEASON THREAD***
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Here are a few things I've heard regarding a possible trade of Troy Murphy to the Warriors, which Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reported. I'm hearing the deal -- which hasn't been completed -- would likely be Dan Gadzuric and Brandan Wright to the New Jersey Nets for Troy Murphy and a second-round pick. My understanding is that nothing is imminent, and if anything were to happen it would probably occur much closer to Thursday, Feb. 24, the NBA's trading deadline. Much hinges on what happens with the Nets and Carmelo Anthony, whom they are trying to acquire. The Warriors have not talked to Denver, so it is unclear what happens if Murphy were to be included in a trade and wind up with the Nuggets. CSNBayArea.com
As for Murphy, doubtful he would be putting on a uniform should he be acquired. He's on the last year of his contract, has been banged-up a good portion of the season, and was told he didn't need to be around the team by coach Avery Johnson. Murphy would seem to be a perfect buyout candidate. CSNBayArea.com
The Cavs, in essence, could be picking back-to-back in that scenario at the bottom of the first round and the beginning of the second. They don’t have much interest in that scenario, and would either have to have a second pick added to the deal or receive a different pick. The pick the Cavs have more interest in, according to a league source, is the Golden State Warriors’ partially-protected first-round pick next season. That pick is protected through the top seven, meaning it cannot be traded if the Warriors are selecting in the top seven of the draft. Otherwise, it’s fair game. It’s unclear at this point if the Nuggets would be willing to let go of that pick simply to unload Murphy. Akron Beacon Journal
A Warriors source told The Chronicle that a deal for Troy Murphy had been completed with Denver, contingent on Murphy being dealt to the Nuggets in a multiplayer, multipick deal with New Jersey. That deal would include Carmelo Anthony and is contingent on the All-Star signing an extension with New Jersey. But, once he escaped league meetings, Warriors general manager Larry Riley said the Murphy deal would go through New Jersey if it were to happen. He said the Warriors are part of talks with New Jersey, among a number of other teams, on deals that would exchange the Warriors' expiring contracts for a player of substance inside or for future draft picks. San Francisco Chronicle
Riley said he has been working with New Jersey, among a number of other teams, on deals that would exchange the Warriors' expiring contracts for a player of substance inside or for future draft picks. Earlier Friday, a team source said a deal for Murphy had been completed, contingent on Murphy being dealt to Denver in a multi-player, multi-pick deal with New Jersey. That deal included Carmelo Anthony and was further contingent on the All-Star signing an extension with New Jersey. San Francisco Chronicle
As for Murphy, doubtful he would be putting on a uniform should he be acquired. He's on the last year of his contract, has been banged-up a good portion of the season, and was told he didn't need to be around the team by coach Avery Johnson. Murphy would seem to be a perfect buyout candidate. CSNBayArea.com
The Cavs, in essence, could be picking back-to-back in that scenario at the bottom of the first round and the beginning of the second. They don’t have much interest in that scenario, and would either have to have a second pick added to the deal or receive a different pick. The pick the Cavs have more interest in, according to a league source, is the Golden State Warriors’ partially-protected first-round pick next season. That pick is protected through the top seven, meaning it cannot be traded if the Warriors are selecting in the top seven of the draft. Otherwise, it’s fair game. It’s unclear at this point if the Nuggets would be willing to let go of that pick simply to unload Murphy. Akron Beacon Journal
A Warriors source told The Chronicle that a deal for Troy Murphy had been completed with Denver, contingent on Murphy being dealt to the Nuggets in a multiplayer, multipick deal with New Jersey. That deal would include Carmelo Anthony and is contingent on the All-Star signing an extension with New Jersey. But, once he escaped league meetings, Warriors general manager Larry Riley said the Murphy deal would go through New Jersey if it were to happen. He said the Warriors are part of talks with New Jersey, among a number of other teams, on deals that would exchange the Warriors' expiring contracts for a player of substance inside or for future draft picks. San Francisco Chronicle
Riley said he has been working with New Jersey, among a number of other teams, on deals that would exchange the Warriors' expiring contracts for a player of substance inside or for future draft picks. Earlier Friday, a team source said a deal for Murphy had been completed, contingent on Murphy being dealt to Denver in a multi-player, multi-pick deal with New Jersey. That deal included Carmelo Anthony and was further contingent on the All-Star signing an extension with New Jersey. San Francisco Chronicle
Warriors general manager Larry Riley has said that he'll remain patient and won't make a deal just to do one. Riley has asked about Chris Kaman, Nene Hilario, LaMarcus Aldridge, JaVale McGee, Danny Granger and Andre Iguodala, but had his offers turned down.
One report has Riley considering sending Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric to New Jersey for Troy Murphy and a second-round pick. Besides that, Riley is only considering small trades to acquire picks or a bench player.
"From the perspective of the fan, what we do will not seem to have great significance, but there are some small things that we could do that would move us in the right direction," Riley told the San Francisco Chronicle. "It's very possible that we won't do anything, because there is no reason to tear up what we've built. We understand that we need to get better, but I don't want to go backward at any point to do it."
In another item in the San Francisco Chronicle, the newspaper reports Riley will consider going after oft-injured centers Yao Ming and Greg Oden in the offseason, if he can't land one by the trade deadline.
"When you're looking at what you can do to get better, you have to consider the possibility of what an injured player today might be able to do when he returns," said Riley. "A lot has been done down that road, and more will be done."
Yao will be an unrestricted free agent in July, while Oden will restricted, which will allow Portland to match an offer sheet.
-- Nick Borges
One report has Riley considering sending Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric to New Jersey for Troy Murphy and a second-round pick. Besides that, Riley is only considering small trades to acquire picks or a bench player.
"From the perspective of the fan, what we do will not seem to have great significance, but there are some small things that we could do that would move us in the right direction," Riley told the San Francisco Chronicle. "It's very possible that we won't do anything, because there is no reason to tear up what we've built. We understand that we need to get better, but I don't want to go backward at any point to do it."
In another item in the San Francisco Chronicle, the newspaper reports Riley will consider going after oft-injured centers Yao Ming and Greg Oden in the offseason, if he can't land one by the trade deadline.
"When you're looking at what you can do to get better, you have to consider the possibility of what an injured player today might be able to do when he returns," said Riley. "A lot has been done down that road, and more will be done."
Yao will be an unrestricted free agent in July, while Oden will restricted, which will allow Portland to match an offer sheet.
-- Nick Borges