The Warriors aren't expected to pick up the fourth-year player option on guard Acie Law's contract.

However, the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Golden State could still make a play to re-sign him as a free agent if he plays well.

The Warriors have discussed Stephen Jackson with a number of teams, but the market could improve around the middle of December.

Players that signed as free agents this summer are eligible to be traded after Dec. 15.

Golden State is also thinking that the market for Jackson could be even better close to the Feb. 18 trade deadline.

The Warriors will begin starting second-year forward Anthony Randolph, according to a person close to the team.

The Warriors refused to comment on the lineup change, saying no decision would be made until Friday morning.

Don Nelson has grown tired of dealing with the media, as he believes many of the things he has said or done have been misconstrued by the media.

"No, I don't care much for this anymore," Nelson said, referring to dealing with the media. "I've been beat up so bad by being honest with the press, I'm going to be the (Patriots coach Bill) Belichick of the NBA. I'd rather talk on the radio where people can actually hear my words than get it misconstrued somehow. It looks different in print sometimes when you say something. The way you say it sometimes you can't identify it in print. I'm more careful. Yes, I'm more careful."

LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal both like the idea of Cleveland acquiring Stephen Jackson, according to sources.

The Cavaliers are reluctant to part with Zydrunas Ilgauskas because they can ill-afford to lose that depth in the frontcourt.

The Warriors, however, have still been strictly receiving trade offers that don't suit their needs.

Though his report hasn't been verified, Chris Broussard of ESPN indicates growing rumors that Stephen Jackson trade talks have been heating up.

The Cavaliers, Hornets, Spurs, Nuggets and Clippers are all believed to be interested.

The Warriors are reportedly mulling several offers.

Warriors forward Stephen Jackson insists that drama will no longer surround him.

"It's ended for me," Jackson told the Oakland Tribune.

Jackson angled for a trade this offseason, but remains in Golden State.

"And it is what it is," he added.

He was fined $25,000 for asking for a trade and received a two-game suspension, which will cost him another $139,000, for his actions in a preseason game against the Lakers.

"Some guys haven't been calling me Captain Jack lately, but some still do," Jackson said. "I'm a natural leader, and I don't think a title will have anything to do with how I act or people look at me. It's just who I am. I haven't changed."

The Nuggets are unlikely to swing a deal for Warriors forward Stephen Jackson, sources told the Denver Post.

There has been some buzz around the NBA that the Nuggets might be interested in Jackson.

The source told the Post that there have been no significant conversations between the two sides.

Denver has a trade exception worth $7.4 million, which is less than Jackson's $7.6 million contract.

Cleveland and Denver are the two teams with legitimate interest in acquiring Stephen Jackson, according to sources.

The Nuggets have been hesitant to add money, but could make a bold move if they believe it could get them to the next step.

The Mavericks reportedly have no interest in Jackson, who listed the club as one of the teams he would like to be traded to.

Meanwhile, the Spurs have not dismissed the idea of acquiring Jackons but described it as 'remote.'

The rivalry between Kobe Bryant and Stephen Jackson appears to still be rather heated.

The Lakers and Warriors faced off in a preseason game on Tuesday night.

Jackson lashed out at Bryant after a previous exhibition contest, accusing Kobe of playing dirty. Even though Bryant insisted he didn't read any of Jackson's comments, he attacked the Warriors forward early and with emotion on Tuesday night.

Lakers teammate Ron Artest says any little thing will motivate Bryant.

"He always finds a reason," Artest told the Press-Enterprise. " 'You looked at me the wrong way. Alright I'm giving you 40. You don't want to say my last name. Alright I'm giving you 40.' He's unbelievable."