Dampier looking to deal

Warriors Center Erick Dampier could be a hot commodity in this summer's free agent market. Not only is he having the best season of his career, but he will also have the opportunity to opt out of the final two years, $17 million of his contract.

Dampier, second in the NBA in offensive rebounds per game (4.5), fifth in field goal percentage (.516) and sixth in double-doubles (31), is not showing his hand about what he wants to do after this season. But it's clear he's going to look around.

"I'm going to make that decision sometime this summer," said Dampier. "Right now, my goal is to finish the season strong and see what happens."

Via Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial-Appeal

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Claxton out at least three weeks with broken hand

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Golden State point guard Speedy Claxton will be sidelined for at least three weeks with a broken bone in his right hand.

Claxton injured his hand in the opening minutes of the Warriors' game Wednesday at Memphis. Despite the injury, he scored a career-high 28 points and had seven assists in 37 minutes in the Warriors' 99-92 victory.

The team said Claxton will be re-examined by the medical staff when the Warriors return from their four-game road trip on Sunday.

Claxton is averaging 11 points and four assists a game. He has started the last 29 games for the Warriors.

Via Associated Press

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Claxton questionable, Dunleavy hopeful for Warriors' trip opener

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Warriors guard Speedy Claxton is questionable for Tuesday's game at Indiana with a sprained right thumb.

Claxton, who has started Golden State's last 17 games, was injured in the second quarter of the Warriors' 94-92 victory over Seattle on Saturday night. He has missed just one game this season while averaging 10.2 points and 4.3 assists _ both career highs for the third-year pro.

Forward Mike Dunleavy returned to practice Monday after missing seven of the last nine games with a sprained left ankle. Dunleavy, averaging 12.1 points and 6.3 rebounds, could return against Indiana.

``He looks like a guy who's coming off that type of injury,'' Warriors coach Eric Musselman said. ``It's slow. He wants to suit up, so we'll see.''

Brian Cardinal is expected to keep Dunleavy's old starting spot. Cardinal has started the Warriors' last seven games, averaging 17 points and 7.6 rebounds in the first starts of his NBA career.

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