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Gooden To The Warriors?

According to HoopsWorld, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors have recently had discussions about a possible Drew Gooden trade.

Moving Gooden would give the Cavaliers the opportunity to re-sign free agents Anderson Varejao and Sasha Pavlovic and still have breathing room under the salary cap.

If Golden State uses the exception created from the Jason Richardson trade on draft night to absorb Gooden's salary, Cleveland would not have to take back any salary, meaning both teams win in the trade.

Via HoopsWorld


Pietrus Would Rather Play For Miami

One Heat target, Warriors swingman Mickael Pietrus, is looking less likely.

"He's not going to take half the mid-level," said Pietrus' agent, Happy Walters. Pietrus' qualifying offer from the Warriors is $3.5 million, above what the Heat can offer.

Walters did, however, add that Pietrus would rather play for the Heat. Pietrus' arrival in South Florida would have to be through a sign-and-trade, possibly with unrestricted free agent James Posey.

Via Sun-Sentinel


Lee, Ellis And Jefferson Tendered USA Practice Invites

Coach Maurice Cheeks sees rising 76ers star Andre Iguodala "going up the ladder." The latest rung involves landing a berth among eight to 10 young NBA players invited to practice and scrimmage with the U.S. national team before next month's Olympic qualifying tournament in Las Vegas.

Cheeks, in California, became aware of that development yesterday.

Jerry Colangelo, managing director of the national team, confirmed Iguodala's acceptance Wednesday. According to published reports, others who were tendered invitations include Al Jefferson, Boston; Devin Harris, Dallas; Monta Ellis, Golden State; and David Lee, New York. Portland's Brandon Roy might not be able to participate because of a scheduling conflict.

Via Philadelphia Daily News


Warriors Jul 2007 Archive

  • Pietrus Likely To Remain With Golden State

    The Warriors have played hardball with Mickael Pietrus and it appears to have worked.

  • Wagner Hoping For Return To NBA

    Dajuan Wagner hopes to return to the NBA.

  • Did Donaghy Help Warriors In Game Versus Bulls?

    As F.

  • Bargnani Gives Advice To Fellow Italian Belinelli

    Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani has offered some free advice to fellow Italian and new Warriors rookie Marco Belinelli.

  • Heat, Pietrus Discussing Deal

    After missing out on several free-agent point guards, the Heat hopes for better results in acquiring Golden State forward Mickael Pietrus.

  • Dallas, Cleveland And Miami Remain Interested In Pietrus

    Golden State restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus has an interest in joining the Mavs, a deal that would likely require a sign-and-trade deal, his agent, Happy Walters, said.

  • Pietrus Wants Miami, Cleveland Or Dallas?

    Mickael Pietrus said Tuesday that the Warriors have neither actively engaged his agents about a new multiyear contract nor pursued several sign-and-trade scenarios that other clubs have broached.

  • Warriors And Miami Talk Pietrus

    Golden State restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus, perhaps the best small forward still available, wants to play for Miami, agent Bill McCandless said, but it will only happen through a sign-and-trade.

  • Memphis Looking At Udoka, Barnes?

    Memphis has inquired about free agent swingmen Ime Udoka and Matt Barnes as options to add perimeter defense and shooting.

  • Warriors Re-Sign Azubuike

    The Golden State Warriors have re-signed unrestricted free agent Kelenna Azubuike to a contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

  • Communication Killed KG To GSW Trade On Draft Night?

    Kevin Garnett could have been a Warrior on draft night if not for some miscommunication, according to the Mercury News

  • Warriors Sign Belinelli

    The Golden State Warriors have signed guard Marco Belinelli, whom the Warriors selected with the 18th overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft, to a contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

  • NBAPA May Appeal Artest, Jackson Suspensions

    The NBA players association is considering an appeal of the seven-game suspensions given to Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson for legal issues.

  • NBA Suspends Warriors' Jackson, Kings' Artest Seven Games

    Both Stephen Jackson and Ron Artest have been suspended for the first seven games of the 2007-08 season for seperate off court legal issues, the NBA announced.

  • Warriors, Azubuike Reach 2-Year Deal

    The Warriors and free agent guard Kelenna Azubuike have agreed on a two-year deal worth a guaranteed $1.

  • Durant Scores 32 For Sonics As LeBron Looks On

    Kevin Durant struggled again with his shot Friday night, this time with superstar LeBron James sitting courtside.

  • Warriors' Foyle Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

    Golden State Warriors center Adonal Foyle underwent an emergency laparoscopy appendectomy earlier today, the team announced.

  • Posey Narrows Choices Down To Four

    Mark Bartelstein, who represents Heat free agent James Posey, said the forward would likely sign with one of four teams: Cleveland, Golden State, New Orleans or New Jersey, the Miami Herald is reporting.

  • Barnes Frustrated With Lack Of Offers

    Heading into this offseason, the midlevel exception of $5.356 million seemed a realistic salary starting point in the eyes of many, including Matt Barnes.

  • Heat And Warriors To Work On Pietrus Deal?

    Happy Walters, the agent for Golden State restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus, said the Heat's Randy Pfund told him he plans to contact the Warriors about a potential sign-and-trade for the 6-6 25-year-old small forward.

  • Davis Thinks Nellie Deserves Raise

    Baron Davis knows what it'll take to bring coach Don Nelson back.

  • Nellie 'Conflicted' And Seeking Pay Raise

    The anticipated meeting between Warriors President Robert Rowell and John O'Connor, the representative for coach Don Nelson, took place last week, and Nelson indeed is seeking a significant pay raise to return to the team, according to league sources.

  • KG Talks To Golden State Are Legit

    Talks between Minnesota and Golden State about a trade that would send Kevin Garnett to the Bay Area are real and advanced, according to a person involved in the discussions.

  • Belinelli Drops 37 In Warrior Debut

    Marco Belinelli, the 18th overall selection in the 2007 Draft, had an impressive debut for the Warriors in the NBA Summer league, dropping 37 points in a Warriors win over the Hornets on Day 2 of the NBA Summer League.

  • Golden State's Wright Out Of VSL Opener, Possibly Entire Summer

    The Warriors were without Brandan Wright for Saturday's opener, and possibly for the rest of summer league, with an injury that caught the coaching staff off-guard.

  • Davis And Warriors Discussing Future

    Baron Davis' agent, Todd Ramasar, said he's had initial discussions with vice president Chris Mullin regarding a contract extension for the point guard.

  • No KG? Warriors Sign Brandan Wright To Rookie Contract

    The Golden State Warriors have signed Brandan Wright, the eighth overall selection in last week’s NBA Draft, to a contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

  • Richardson Warming To Bobcats After Trade

    Jason Richardson was so shocked to be traded that he wouldn't talk to anybody -- including his new boss, Michael Jordan.

  • Nelson Likes Darko

    Don Nelson is reportedly quite fond of Darko Milicic, who will not be re-signing with the Orlando Magic.

  • J-Rich Felt Betrayed By Trade

    Five days later, after the Warriors swapped him and the No.

  • Signs Pointing To Nelson Return In Golden State?

    Don Nelson has still not committed to returning next season as coach of the Golden State Warriors, but he's acting as if he will be.

  • Golden State Won't Be Afraid To Spend $10 Million Exception

    Warriors' President Robert Rowell said the team would have no problem spending the $10 million trade exception acquired in the Jason Richardson deal.

  • Nellie Still Not A Lock To Return

    So even though Warriors executive president Chris Mullin, the man who lured his old coach out of retirement last year, has publicly dismissed the notion that he might have to hire a replacement for Nelson -- a sentiment other team officials have privately echoed -- there is still a very real possibility that Golden State will be without Nelson.

  • Biedrins The Hold-Up In KG Trade?

    With Minnesota seeking prospects, the Warriors are now offering Brandan Wright, Monta Ellis and Patrick O'Bryant in exchange for Kevin Garnett.