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Watson Takes Qualifying Offer From Golden State
Watson will play out the remainder of his contract and become a restricted free agent again next summer. Golden State could enter the season with as many as five point guards on their roster and playing time was a big factor in this decision. The Warriors could come back with a higher proposal once they learn that Watson will sign for the qualifying offer. Marcus Thompson of the Contra Costa Times reported on Monday evening that Golden State had increased their offer to $5.4 million over three years. Last season, Watson averaged 9.5 points and 2.7 assists in 77 games with the Warriors. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Watson Staying In Golden State
Watson had been linked to the Magic in sign-and-trade rumors for a majority of the summer. The guard told his Twitter followers that he'll be staying in Golden State. Watson will likely sign the three-year, $4.5 million contract that the team offered him earlier this offseason. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Warriors Sign Mikki MooreThe Golden State Warriors have sign free agent big man Mikki Moore. Moore's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told ESPN.com's Marc Stein on Monday that his client agreed to a one-year contract with the Golden State Warriors over the weekend. Moore's deal is for the $1.3 million, the veteran minimum. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Warriors Aug 2009 Archive
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C.J. Watson has decided to pass on Golden State's three-year, $5.6 million extension and will sign for the qualifying offer worth just over $1 million, multiple sources confirmed to RealGM's Alex Kennedy.