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Golden State Warriors Wiretap

Sonics Serious About A Move To San Jose

The Seattle SuperSonics' intentions to move to San Jose are serious, but the league remains opposed to putting another team in Golden State's neighborhood.

San Jose played host to the Warriors for one season in the late-90's while the Oakland Arena was being remodeled. It is the biggest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and has had success supporting the Shark of the NHL.

Via NY Daily News


More Trade Options In Offseason Without Murphy And JRich BYC's For W's

Golden State's Chris Mullin wouldn't say if he came close to making a deal on Thursday, one after the gutsy Baron Davis trade, but he said teams were not offering enough and wanted too much in return. He said he never came across the "right piece" to make the Warriors better.

"I really wasn't anticipating one way or the other," Mullin said on a conference call. "I looked at a lot, not just today, but over the last several months. ... Anything we feel we need to address would be addressed later."

Mullin said he expects more options this offseason. Not only will more players be available, but his own players won't be as restricted by collective bargaining agreement rules. Guard Jason Richardson and Troy Murphy, perhaps the Warriors' two most attractive players, lose their base year compensation status in July, making them easier to trade.

Via Contra Costa Times


Cleveland Still Looking For A Guard, Not Expected To Make Drastic Move

Cleveland general Manager Danny Ferry isn't expected to make a drastic move today.

``I like coaching the players I have,'' Cavs coach Mike Brown said Wednesday. ``You never say never, but if we do anything at this point it would be a surprise.''

According to several league executives, the Cavs have been looking around for help at the guard positions. Their most tradeable player is Drew Gooden because of his value and the fact he's going to be a free agent.

But Ferry seems reluctant to trade him for just a guard, especially because he's been an excellent team player and has gotten more consistent as the season has progressed. With that in mind and a lack of salary-cap space or draft picks to use, the chances of a significant deal are slim.

The Cavaliers have reportedly discuss adding one of four guards; Derek Fisher, Tony Delk, Earl Watson and Keyon Dooling.

Via Beacon-Journal


Warriors Feb 2006 Archive

  • Cleveland Can Have Fisher For Gooden

    The Cavaliers reportedly have an offer on the table from the Warriors of Derek Fisher for Drew Gooden.

  • KG's Status Holding Up Other Trades?

    Kevin Garnett has been a Lakers' Plan A or B for some time now after, while Boston, Seattle, Indiana, Golden State and the Bulls are some of the teams reportedly hanging back just in case Garnett ever came on the trade market.

  • Last 30 Games Will Decide Pietrus' Fate With Warriors

    The Warriors are facing a potential salary cap crisis and will evaluate whether Mickael Pietrus will be a long-term Warrior or trade bait for a big man they covet.

  • Diogu And Davis Have Verbal Confrontation

    A couple of Warriors sources reported a verbal confrontation in the locker room several weeks ago with Baron Davis, who complained to Ike Diogu that he wasn't getting open fast enough.

  • Nellie Not Yet Ready To Return

    Many speculate that Don Nelson's return to coaching is a slam dunk.

  • Cavs Have Discussions For Watson And Fisher

    Two league executives said the Cavs have had discussions about trading Gooden for Denver Nuggets point guard Earl Watson and Golden State Warriors point guard Derek Fisher, among others.

  • Baron Davis Out Until After All-Star Break?

    Judging by Baron Davis' immobility after Saturday's win over the Cavaliers, the Warriors will be without their starting point guard until after the All-Star break.

  • Warriors Weigh Deadline Options

    Chris Mullin's acquisition of point guard Baron Davis a year ago -- a bold stroke in Mullin's first season as operations chief -- might have fans expecting a magical move this season.

  • Warriors Exception Expires On The 14th

    Teams over the salary cap, like the Golden State Warriors, can still sign or acquire additional players by using a series of exceptions available in accordance with the CBA.

  • Baron Leaves Game Early With Sprained Ankle

    Golden State guard Baron Davis sprained his right ankle late in the first quarter of the Warriors' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.

  • Biedrins Could Make Murphy Expendable

    If Andris Biedrins continues his steady rise he could make one of Golden State's high dollar veterans, say Troy Murphy or Mike Dunleavy Jr., expendable.

  • Murphy Likely To Sit Against Pacers

    After going two years without spraining an ankle, Troy Murphy has done it twice in the last month.

  • A Contract Dump Will Mean Pietrus Longterm In Golden State

    If the Warriors want to keep Mickael Pietrus, who will be negotiating for an extension in the fall, and avoid paying a luxury tax, then they will have to unload some of their current weighty contracts.

  • Dunleavy 'Excited' About Not Starting

    Warriors forward Mike Dunleavy lost his starting spot to Mickael Pietrus on Monday.

  • Golden State's 24-1 3rd Quarter Run Paces Win Over Denver

    The Warriors went on a 24-1 run in a riveting third quarter Monday and beat the Nuggets 122-114.

  • Baron Hurts Ankle, Status Uncertain For Monday

    Baron Davis tweaked his left ankle at the shootaround earlier Saturday, but still played 20 minutes and had six assists, five rebounds and two points against Minnesota, but he's uncertain whether he will ready for Monday's home game against Denver.

  • Warriors After Magloire?

    The Warriors remain interested in Milwaukee's Jamaal Magloire after pursuing him hard in New Orleans, but the Bucks are not expected to entertain serious offers until the off-season.

  • Nellie Getting Ready To Return?

    Multiple Don Nelson associates have indicated that he has dropped hints about a willingness to take another head coaching job after sitting out the rest of this season.

  • Warriors PR Exec Fired For Racially Insensitive E-Mail

    The public relations manager for the Golden State Warriors was fired Wednesday for inadvertently sending out a racially insensitive e-mail titled "Ghetto Prom" to the team's entire media distribution list.

  • Richardson Could Return At Seattle, Ellis To Lose PT

    The ride figures to end for Monta Ellis soon, who has been playing heavy minutes due to injuries to Jason Richardson and Calbert Cheaney.