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Golden State Warriors

Andrew Bogut to Play Opening Night?

September 12, 2012

Golden State Warriors fans have yet to see the guy in uniform who just might be the team’s most important player, but they can take some comfort in knowing that center Andrew Bogut is... »Read More

Will Richard Jefferson Get Playing Time?

September 5, 2012

When it comes to which Warriors’ player will be getting the minutes at small forward this season, few seem to be giving Richard Jefferson much of a shot. Conventional wisdom is that rookie Harrison... »Read More

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NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions

August 30, 2012

Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More

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NBA AM: Solid Free Agents Remain Unsigned

August 29, 2012

With training camps set to open in one month, some quality free agents may be forced into taking one year veteran minimum deals »Read More

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NBA PM: The Most Important Role Players

August 28, 2012

A look at the 10 most important role players... Up close with Jordan Adams... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gets his statue. »Read More

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NBA PM: 5 NBA Veterans Who Must Step Up

August 24, 2012

Breaking down five NBA veterans who must step up for their teams this season ... Mark Cuban: Mavs going according to plan ... Joe Johnson talks trade, Nets ... »Read More

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NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling

August 23, 2012

Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More

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NBA AM: The NBA Rookies To Watch

August 21, 2012

It is easy to peg the top five picks as the favorites for Rookie of The Year, but who are the next tier of guys to watch?... Who is poised for a bad season...... »Read More

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NBA PM: Will LA Lakers Continue To Spend?

August 20, 2012

Will the Lakers continue to spend, or adhere to the pressures of the new CBA? ... Andrew Bogut gearing up for healthy season ... Dwyane Wade talks knee surgery, repeating as NBA champs ... »Read More

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Top 5 New NBA Playoff Teams

August 20, 2012

Which teams that missed the playoffs in 2012 have the best chance of making them in 2013? Read on to find out... »Read More

Bogut Expects to be Healthy for Opener

August 20, 2012

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut fully expects to be in the lineup for the season opener Oct. 31 at Phoenix after undergoing surgery this spring on his troublesome ankle. How much he plays... »Read More

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Changing of the Guard in the NBA?

August 19, 2012

These up-and-coming squads possess the talent and potential to make a mark in the NBA over the next few seasons and beyond. »Read More

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NBA PM: The Key To Boston’s Title Hopes?

August 17, 2012

Jason Terry hopes to push the Celtics back to the NBA Finals ... Up Close: Memphis' Joe Jackson ... Steph Curry talks about his injury, Warriors offseason moves ... »Read More

Stephen Curry Nearing Full Strength

August 17, 2012

Stephen Curry finished working out with a couple of Golden State Warriors teammates Thursday and plopped into a chair ready to meet with the media for the first time since re-injuring his right ankle... »Read More

How Far Will Biedrins Fall in Depth Chart?

August 16, 2012

For a while there, Andris Biedrins looked like an underrated young center with some serious upside — that’s why the Warriors inked the then-22-year-old to a $54 million deal in July 2008. The 7-footer... »Read More

Ranking the NBA Western Conference

August 15, 2012

Unquestionably stacked yet again this upcoming season, it's time for HOOPSWORLD to put the teams in the NBA West in order from 1-15. »Read More

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NBA AM: Teams Ready To Make Playoff Leap

August 9, 2012

After a summer of draft picks, free agent signings and trades here are some teams who are poised to make the playoff leap in 2013 »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Free Agency Market Drying Up

August 4, 2012

The free agency market is starting to dry up as team’s exhaust all of their salary cap exceptions. But there is still talent left on the board.  »Read More

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NBA PM: Trade Veto Power

August 2, 2012

Which NBA players have trade veto power? Only three have explicit no-trade clauses but the list is far longer than that . . .  »Read More

Warriors Will Pay Tax for Playoff Team?

August 2, 2012

(Bob) Myers’ cautiousness aside, the Warriors must think so, considering they were willing to go into luxury tax territory — formerly a no-no. Myers said signing (Carl) Landry and (Brandon) Rush was worth going... »Read More

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2012 NBA Free Agency: Best of Who’s Left

August 1, 2012

Bargain shopping is in full swing across the NBA, will your favorite team acquire a bargain or a bust to close out free agency? »Read More

Brandon Rush to Compete for Starting Job?

August 1, 2012

It’s been as long and drawn out as it was inevitable. The Warriors finally reached a deal with swingman Brandon Rush on Monday night, who general manager Bob Myers identified as the top priority.... »Read More

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NBA AM: Landry, Warriors Playoff Bound?

August 1, 2012

Carl Landry talks about joining the Warriors in a HOOPSWORLD exclusive ... Is this the year Marcus Landry sticks? ... C.J. Miles considering the Lakers and more!  »Read More

Golden State Warriors Re-Sign Brandon Rush

July 31, 2012

Brandon Rush has agreed to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors on a two-year deal worth $8 million. The second year is a player option. Several other teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, were... »Read More

McGuire Odd Man Out in Golden State?

July 31, 2012

With the signing of Carl Landry and the expected re-signing of Brandon Rush, the Warriors have 15 guys under contract. Perhaps more important, they;ll have little-to-no money left under the $70.3M luxury tax threshold.... »Read More

Golden State Warriors Sign Carl Landry

July 30, 2012

Forward Carl Landry has signed with the Golden State Warriors in a two year deal worth 8 million dollars. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports/Twitter »Read More

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NBA PM: Vaughn Embracing Uncertainty

July 30, 2012

Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn is embracing all the uncertainty that comes with the job... Warriors bench about to get boosted... Up close with Jacob Pullen... »Read More

Warriors Still Focused on Carl Landry?

July 30, 2012

According to league sources, the Warriors’ reported interest in free agent SF Josh Howard is, at the very least, minimal. Golden State’s focus is still on landing a back-up power forward, with Carl Landry... »Read More

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NBA AM: The Orlando Magic’s Next Move?

July 26, 2012

It's time for the Orlando Magic to decide what they're going to do with Dwight Howard... Andrei Kirilenko set to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves ... Up close with Festus Ezeli.  »Read More

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The NBA Summer League Must-Sign List

July 25, 2012

Who were this year's undrafted or unsigned players from Summer League who belong on the NBA's must sign list for training camp? »Read More

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NBA@2: Time for Carl Landry to Get Paid

July 24, 2012

As the top-remaining free agent, forward Carl Landry is looking to get paid. Also Brandon Rush, Grant Hill & Ronnie Brewer. »Read More

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NBA Summer League: Buyer’s Remorse?

July 24, 2012

These notable young players, including Cleveland's Dion Waiters, didn't live up to expectations over the course of the 2012 NBA Summer League. »Read More

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 8: Studs, Duds

July 21, 2012

Who shined in Day 8 of Las Vegas Summer League? Who struggled? »Read More

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NBA PM: John Wall Tired of Falling Short

July 18, 2012

John Wall tells HOOPSWORLD, "It's time for me to be in the playoffs. It’s time for me to be an All-Star." And he's right... Asik's offer sheet bad for both teams... Brandon... »Read More

Source: Warriors have Interest in Blair

July 14, 2012

The Warriors would have an interest in San Antonio big man DeJuan Blair, according to a source. via Marcus Thompson via Twitter »Read More

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NBA Saturday: The Hawks’ New Direction

July 14, 2012

Hawks head coach Larry Drew talks about the team's new direction. Jarrett Jack excited to be a Golden State Warrior. Up Close with JaJuan Johnson.  »Read More

Source: Warriors, Landry Talks Progressing

July 13, 2012

Golden State, still on the market for a power forward, are looking to put a cherry on top of a nice offseason by signing free agent Carl Landry. According to league sources, the Warriors’... »Read More

Warriors Trade Dorell Wright to Sixers?

July 11, 2012

Dorell Wright is getting another chance to start over and leaving behind another team that has more salary cap space in his absence. The Golden State Warriors agreed Tuesday to trade Wright to the... »Read More

Report: Warriors Ink Barnes to Contract

July 4, 2012

The Golden State Warriors have signed Harrison Barnes, whom the club selected with the seventh overall selection in last week’s NBA Draft, to a contract, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of... »Read More

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Coach: 3 Draft Winners, Lesson for Scott Brooks

July 2, 2012

Coach Macri offers his thoughts on the 2012 NBA Draft's three biggest winners, and then explores one major takeaway for Scott Brooks off of OKC's NBA Finals loss. »Read More

Source: Warriors, Hickson Begin Talks

July 2, 2012

The Warriors are in the early stages of discussions for free agent big man J.J. Hickson, according to league sources. Armed with a mid-level exception, the Warriors are seeking frontline help to play behind... »Read More

Warriors Still Eyeing Dwight Howard

July 2, 2012

source says Golden State still willing to trade for Dwight Howard without having commitment from him beyond next season via Chris Broussard via Twitter »Read More

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The Steals Of the 2012 NBA Draft

June 30, 2012

Harrison Barnes could've gone as high as #2 overall this year, but dropped all the way to #7. He's just one of many steals from this year's draft. »Read More

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#30: Festus Ezeli

June 28, 2012

The Golden State Warriors select Festus Ezeli with the 30th pick in the NBA Draft. »Read More

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#7: Harrison Barnes

June 28, 2012

The Golden State Warriors take Harrison Barnes with the #7 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. »Read More

Warriors Extend Qualifying Offer to Rush

June 26, 2012

The Golden State Warriors have extended a qualifying offer to guard/forward Brandon Rush, making him a restricted free agent, the team announced today. Rush, 26, appeared in 65 games last season (one start), averaging... »Read More

Raptors, Warriors Eyeing Andre Iguodala?

June 24, 2012

The Golden State Warriors, with four picks in the draft (7, 30, 35, and 52), are believed to be interested in adding a veteran small forward capable of playing defense to their starting lineup,... »Read More

Warriors Interested in Brandon Roy

June 23, 2012

Warriors general manager Bob Myers said on Friday morning that the team has interest in former Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, who has made it clear that he will try to play in... »Read More

Warriors GM Wants to Keep Rush

June 23, 2012

Warriors general manager Bob Myers on Friday said the team is unequivocal in its intention to keep restricted free-agent swingman Brandon Rush and will explore bringing Brandon Roy to Oakland for his attempted comeback.... »Read More

Lillard ‘Would Love’ to Play for Warriors

June 18, 2012

Damian Lillard says he’s a Warriors fan and will remain one unless he’s drafted by another team. An Oakland native and Weber State product, Lillard worked out for his hometown team Sunday in preparation... »Read More

GSW Work Out Czech Guard Satoransky

June 18, 2012

Tomas Satoransky worked out for the Warriors on Sunday, a day before he has to make a huge life decision. The 6-foot-7, 200-pound Czech guard has options for each of the final two years... »Read More

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Is Terrence Ross a Lottery Talent?

June 17, 2012

The versatile swingman out of Washington has some interesting prospects for the 2012 NBA Draft. »Read More

Warriors Hope to Upgrade SF at Draft?

June 14, 2012

I think both the Warriors and Barnes’ camp, who want Barnes to go to a big market and an up-and-coming team, would do backflips if he slides this far. The team desperately wants to... »Read More

Warriors to Trade Picks for Upgrade?

June 10, 2012

The Warriors have pick Nos. 7, 30, 35 and 52, and they don’t want to make selections with all four. Instead, they’d like to trade a couple of them for either a proven upgrade... »Read More

Four Teams Inquired About Rudy Gay?

June 10, 2012

Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley told the Memphis Commercial-Appeal that (Rudy) Gay, who will make $16.4 million next season, is not being shopped. Still, the Warriors, Charlotte, Toronto and Brooklyn all contacted Memphis about Gay’s... »Read More

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NBA@2: NBA Draft Combine Trade Rumors

June 8, 2012

Thomas Robinson looks like a lock to go #2, but which team will he play for? ... NBA Draft Combine: Darius Johnson-Odom ... NBA Draft Combine: Marcus Denmon ... »Read More

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NBA AM: Hornets Looking To Deal Tenth Pick, Okafor

June 7, 2012

The New Orleans Hornets are open to dealing the tenth pick in this month’s draft, but Emeka Okafor or Trevor Ariza must be included. »Read More

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NBA AM: Is It Time To Break Up The HEAT?

June 6, 2012

The Miami HEAT could get bounced on Thursday in Boston, would breaking up the Big Three be next?... Magic still trying to land Phil Jackson?... The Olshey Era begins... The Warriors want a star,... »Read More

Warriors Trying to Work Trade With Jazz?

May 27, 2012

NBA trades in May are a rarity, but the Golden State Warriors are trying to swing one with the Utah Jazz before Wednesday’s draft lottery, according to sources briefed on the talks. The Warriors,... »Read More

Tyshawn Taylor Works Out for Warriors

May 27, 2012

Tyshawn Taylor had his first NBA workout Saturday when he visited the Warriors’ downtown Oakland facility. But the Kansas point guard wasn’t close to being overwhelmed by the pressures of professional basketball. He has... »Read More

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Where Do The Warriors Go From Here?

May 26, 2012

Are the Golden State Warriors poised to head back to the playoffs? Or do they still have work to do? »Read More

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NBA PM: Lakers Facing Real Tax Issues

May 24, 2012

Despite their TV deal, the LA Lakers are facing some difficult financial reality that will likely lead to a Pau Gasol deal. »Read More

Sources: Malone Interested in Blazers

May 24, 2012

Golden State Warriors’ assistant coach, Michael Malone, is viewed by most as the hottest head coaching candidate out on the market. CSNNW.com has learned that Malone would have a great deal of interest in... »Read More

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NBA AM: Is Jerry Sloan Right Coach For Bobcats?

May 23, 2012

The 2012 crop of coaching candidates is impressive, but is Jerry Sloan ultimately the right fit for the ailing Charlotte Bobcats? »Read More

San Francisco the Best Fit for Warriors?

May 23, 2012

Cast aside, for a moment, San Francisco’s obvious advantages in glamour, site aesthetics, luxury-suite potential and corporate sponsorship. Speaking strictly as a fan, exactly what’s wrong with Oracle? It’s a fabulous place to watch... »Read More

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