THE OFFICIAL GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 2009 OFFSEASON THREAD
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The Warriors are said to be highly interested in drafting another wing player, such as DeMar DeRozan.
They already have Anthony Morrow, Kelenna Azubuike, Marco Belinelli, Jamal Crawford, Stephen Jackson and Corey Maggette, who can all play SG or SF. Rumors are abundant, including the possibility of trading Jackson, as well as re-acquiring Baron Davis or getting Chris Bosh from the Raptors. The Warriors need appears to be at point guard, but don't be surprised if they add another wing to the mix on June 25.
They already have Anthony Morrow, Kelenna Azubuike, Marco Belinelli, Jamal Crawford, Stephen Jackson and Corey Maggette, who can all play SG or SF. Rumors are abundant, including the possibility of trading Jackson, as well as re-acquiring Baron Davis or getting Chris Bosh from the Raptors. The Warriors need appears to be at point guard, but don't be surprised if they add another wing to the mix on June 25.
in order to get rid of maggette, crawford, or jackson and their big contracts, the warriors are going to have to give up on one or two of the younger cheaper talent as well to make a deal that would entice other teams.
Ive been reading that if they draft DeRozan or terence williams they might be getting rid of kelena, marco, morrow(?), or wright along with one of the bigger contracts mentioned earlier.
no matter what the front office does, the season aint going nowhere unless we get a true PG
Ive been reading that if they draft DeRozan or terence williams they might be getting rid of kelena, marco, morrow(?), or wright along with one of the bigger contracts mentioned earlier.
no matter what the front office does, the season aint going nowhere unless we get a true PG
Chad Ford's Lastest mock has
1. Griffen
2. Thabeet
3. Rubio
4. Evans
5. Harden
6. ??
7. Jrue Holiday
Analysis: The Warriors don't have a traditional point guard and while Don Nelson would prefer a veteran I think it will be hard for them to pass on Jrue Holiday if he's still on the board. Holiday isn't nearly as polished as Flynn, but he gives them some much-needed size and defense in the backcourt next to Monta Ellis. I also expect that the Warriors will take a long look at Brandon Jennings here. But his lack of size hurts him a bit.
And while were at it, I'm hearing significant buzz that Louisville's Terrence Williams is also high on the board at Golden State. Seven seems too high, but don't be surprised if the Warriors are willing to do a swap to get him.
1. Griffen
2. Thabeet
3. Rubio
4. Evans
5. Harden
6. ??
7. Jrue Holiday
Analysis: The Warriors don't have a traditional point guard and while Don Nelson would prefer a veteran I think it will be hard for them to pass on Jrue Holiday if he's still on the board. Holiday isn't nearly as polished as Flynn, but he gives them some much-needed size and defense in the backcourt next to Monta Ellis. I also expect that the Warriors will take a long look at Brandon Jennings here. But his lack of size hurts him a bit.
And while were at it, I'm hearing significant buzz that Louisville's Terrence Williams is also high on the board at Golden State. Seven seems too high, but don't be surprised if the Warriors are willing to do a swap to get him.
Warriors guard Anthony Morrow has already impressed the team staff with his work ethic and development this offseason, particularly with his shooting ability.
Morrow was reportedly having no trouble banking 17-foot jumpers with his left hand (he's right-handed), and made 98-of-114 three-pointers (86%) during shooting drills.
Morrow was reportedly having no trouble banking 17-foot jumpers with his left hand (he's right-handed), and made 98-of-114 three-pointers (86%) during shooting drills.
http://www.draftexpress.com/blog/Jonathan-Givony/#Word-on-the-Street-June-16th-3263
Trouble Brewing in Golden State?
There is plenty of chatter in NBA circles about issues going on in Golden State that could clearly affect the way they approach their draft pick on June 25th.
The talk is that Monta Ellis is unhappy with the direction the organization is heading in, and still holds a bit of grief over the way they held his contract status in limbo for months following his moped injury. For weeks we’ve heard that Ellis is no longer interested in playing for Golden State, and apparently it had reached a point where it was “close to popping off” in the words of one NBA executive—meaning going to the media and publicly demanding a trade.
General Manager Larry Riley and head coach Don Nelson reportedly flew to Atlanta to meet with Ellis this week, and basically have made every attempt possible to defuse the situation, at the very least in order to not lose leverage in any trade talk they will inevitably be involved in. One NBA executive we spoke with believes that Ellis was promised that the Warriors will not be picking a point guard with the #7 pick, and that he will be the one running the show for them next year.
A number of agents seem to have heard similar things or just don’t want to get anywhere near this situation, and both Jrue Holiday and Stephen Curry are currently refusing to work out for Golden State. The same goes for Ricky Rubio and Tyreke Evans.
Golden State is in a different situation that most teams picking in the top-10, as they are under an unusual amount of pressure to win immediately at all costs—or else. It’s widely accepted at this point that incoming General Manager Larry Riley has one year at best to work enough magic in his team’s front office and roster to convince ownership to keep him around. Head coach Don Nelson needs 24 wins to surpass Lenny Wilkens and become the winningest coach of all time.
The reality of these situations would seemingly rule out point guards Brandon Jennings and Jonny Flynn, both deemed too raw to be of immediate help to the Warriors next season. Stephen Curry could still be in the mix here, despite the fact that he won’t work out here. It’s not quite clear what that would do for the Monta Ellis situation. The two other players that seem to be the main candidates are Jordan Hill, and surprisingly enough, James Johnson. Golden State’s front office appears to be leaning towards Hill for now, and may have even told him as much after he worked out for them last week, according to a report by Marcus Thompson II of the Bay Area News Group.
Hill had dinner with Coach Don Nelson on Thursday and said he walked away feeling that No. 7 might be the lowest he would go.
"He said if I'm not picked in the top six," Hill said, "they're probably going to take me."
Regardless, look for the Warriors to heavily pursue bringing back Baron Davis this summer, and don’t be surprised to see them do something unexpected on draft night.
Trouble Brewing in Golden State?
There is plenty of chatter in NBA circles about issues going on in Golden State that could clearly affect the way they approach their draft pick on June 25th.
The talk is that Monta Ellis is unhappy with the direction the organization is heading in, and still holds a bit of grief over the way they held his contract status in limbo for months following his moped injury. For weeks we’ve heard that Ellis is no longer interested in playing for Golden State, and apparently it had reached a point where it was “close to popping off” in the words of one NBA executive—meaning going to the media and publicly demanding a trade.
General Manager Larry Riley and head coach Don Nelson reportedly flew to Atlanta to meet with Ellis this week, and basically have made every attempt possible to defuse the situation, at the very least in order to not lose leverage in any trade talk they will inevitably be involved in. One NBA executive we spoke with believes that Ellis was promised that the Warriors will not be picking a point guard with the #7 pick, and that he will be the one running the show for them next year.
A number of agents seem to have heard similar things or just don’t want to get anywhere near this situation, and both Jrue Holiday and Stephen Curry are currently refusing to work out for Golden State. The same goes for Ricky Rubio and Tyreke Evans.
Golden State is in a different situation that most teams picking in the top-10, as they are under an unusual amount of pressure to win immediately at all costs—or else. It’s widely accepted at this point that incoming General Manager Larry Riley has one year at best to work enough magic in his team’s front office and roster to convince ownership to keep him around. Head coach Don Nelson needs 24 wins to surpass Lenny Wilkens and become the winningest coach of all time.
The reality of these situations would seemingly rule out point guards Brandon Jennings and Jonny Flynn, both deemed too raw to be of immediate help to the Warriors next season. Stephen Curry could still be in the mix here, despite the fact that he won’t work out here. It’s not quite clear what that would do for the Monta Ellis situation. The two other players that seem to be the main candidates are Jordan Hill, and surprisingly enough, James Johnson. Golden State’s front office appears to be leaning towards Hill for now, and may have even told him as much after he worked out for them last week, according to a report by Marcus Thompson II of the Bay Area News Group.
Hill had dinner with Coach Don Nelson on Thursday and said he walked away feeling that No. 7 might be the lowest he would go.
"He said if I'm not picked in the top six," Hill said, "they're probably going to take me."
Regardless, look for the Warriors to heavily pursue bringing back Baron Davis this summer, and don’t be surprised to see them do something unexpected on draft night.
Like ive said many times before....Monte Ellis needs to be traded.....He is def not happy with all these reports ive read about him.....When i went to Dub games last year during time outs he wouldnt even stand in the huddle......He looked unhappy....Despite his struggles in the begining comming back from the injury....he did pick it up at the end......
