A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed that there is no extension forthcoming from the Warriors for point guard Baron Davis, who told the Boston Globe last week that in the absence of a new deal by Monday, he will plan on exercising his option to become a free agent next summer.
Davis still has two seasons left on the $84 million, six-year extension he signed with the New Orleans Hornets in 2002, but if he's willing to forfeit his guaranteed salary of $17.2 million in 2008-09, he can gain his freedom.
"If there's nothing (contract-wise) and I have to play, I have to play," Davis, who was not available for comment Saturday, told the Times earlier this summer. "The way I look at it is, I have two years left on my contract. If there's an extension offered this year or next year, this is a place that I love. (But) I would like to know what my future is."
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Talks between Baron Davis and the Golden State Warriors on a contract extension have been officially shelved by the Warriors until next summer, according to NBA front-office sources.
Sources told ESPN.com that Davis' agent, Todd Ramasar, was informed in a meeting with the Warriors this week that the club prefers to wait until after the coming season to sign Davis to an extension, even though that opens up Golden State to the possibility of losing its point guard and leader in the 2008 free-agency market.
Davis can opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent July 1 if he's willing to sacrifice his 2008-09 salary of $17.8 million.
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The Dallas Mavericks hired Mario Elie as an assistant coach on Friday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
An 11-year NBA veteran, Elie averaged 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 732 regular season games with Golden State, Philadelphia, Portland, Houston, San Antonio and Phoenix. He also played in 116 playoff games and won three NBA Championships with Houston (1994, 1995) and San Antonio (1999).
Elie joins the Mavericks after serving as an assistant coach with Golden State for two seasons (2004-05 and 2005-06). He also served in the same capacity with the Spurs for the 2003-04 season.
"I am very excited to come to this great organization," Elie said. "I look forward to working with Mark Cuban and Avery Johnson, who's one of the best coaches in the NBA."
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Warriors Sep 2007 Archive
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San Francisco Chronicle | Sep 28, 2007
Mickael Pietrus is in France without any travel plans as his representatives make their final push for a sign-and-trade deal with the Warriors.
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San Jose Mercury News | Sep 27, 2007
Don Nelson is apparently planning on inserting Marco Belinelli into the starting shooting guard position, a hole created due to the trade of Jason Richardson.
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Contra Costa Times | Sep 27, 2007
The status of restricted free-agent Michael Pietrus remains unclear, less than a week before training camp.
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Euroleague.net | Sep 25, 2007
Panathinaikos has announced the signing of point guard Sarunas Jasikevicius to a two-year contract on Tuesday.
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RealGM Staff Report | Sep 24, 2007
The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard Troy Hudson, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin.
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ZWire.com | Sep 24, 2007
Sarunas Jasikevicius was waived by the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
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Boston Globe | Sep 23, 2007
Baron Davis wants a contract extension before the start of training camp or else he plans to enter free agency next summer.
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Inside Bay Area | Sep 22, 2007
The Warriors didn't get Kevin Garnett, but they're benefiting indirectly from the deal that moved the All-Star out of Minnesota.
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Miami Herald | Sep 21, 2007
The Heat had been in trade talks with the Warriors for Mickael Pietrus and Sarunas Jasikevicius, but several proposals fell through.
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RealGM Staff Report | Sep 20, 2007
The Golden State Warriors have requested waivers on guard Sarunas Jasikevicius after reaching a contractual buyout agreement.
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Miami Herald | Sep 20, 2007
Miami have abandoned efforts to acquire swingman Mickael Pietrus from Golden State.
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El Mundo Deportivo | Sep 17, 2007
According to a report in El Mundo Deportivo, Sarunas Jasikevicius has agreed in principle to a two-year deal with Panathinaikos worth seven million Euros.
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Contra Costa Times | Sep 17, 2007
With head coach Don Nelson's contract situation out of the way, the Warriors can address other roster matters.
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Press Release | Sep 16, 2007
Don Nelson is back in the drivers seat in the Bay Area.
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San Jose Mercury News | Sep 14, 2007
Don Nelson said Thursday that he has reached an agreement in principle with the Golden State Warriors
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Houston Chronicle | Sep 11, 2007
Lithuania limited Tony Parker to 11 points and defeated three-time champion France 88-73 on Monday to remain one of two unbeaten teams at the European Basketball Championship.
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AP | Sep 10, 2007
Marco Belinelli scored six of his 17 points in overtime Monday to help Italy beat Turkey 84-75 at the European Basketball Championship.
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Oakland Tribune | Sep 10, 2007
Gary Payton, unsigned for 2007-08 after playing last season with the Miami Heat, will make a decision about his future within the next week, his agent said Friday.
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Miami Herald | Sep 10, 2007
The Heat are looking for a third team in order to complete a sign-and-trade deal with the Warriors for Mickael Pietrus.
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ESPN | Sep 10, 2007
Sarunas Jasikevicius is due to make $4 million in the upcoming season, the last on a three-year contract he signed before coming to the NBA in 2005-06.
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Contra Costa Times | Sep 9, 2007
Don Nelson would like to put pressure on the Warriors to move off their one and only contract offer.
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Inside Bay Area | Sep 8, 2007
Could Gary Payton finish his career back home with the Warriors?
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Contra Costa Times | Sep 6, 2007
The Spanish newspaper Marca reported Wednesday that Sarunas Jasikevicius had terminated his contract with Golden State and agreed with Greek club Olympiacos on a three-year deal that would net him $8 million.
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Marca.com | Sep 5, 2007
Sarunas Jasikevicius has passed on joining Barcelona in favor of Olympiacos, according to Marca.
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San Jose Mercury News | Sep 4, 2007
While many insiders believed the Warriors were trying to acquire Kevin Garnett, Brandan Wright never thought he would be dealt to Minnesota.
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Contra Costa Times | Sep 2, 2007
Barely a month remains until the Warriors' 2007-08 training camp is scheduled to begin, and negotiations between the team and coach Don Nelson remain as they have for weeks: stalled out.
