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Jazz' Stars Ruin Warriors' Home Opener

Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams shouldn't expect invitations to Baron Davis' opulent birthday bash or Stephen Jackson's homecoming party.

The Jazz stars have ruined every celebration they've attended in the Bay Area recently.

Boozer had 32 points and 15 rebounds; Williams added 24 points; and the Jazz jumped right back into last season's playoff form with a 117-96 victory over the Warriors on Tuesday night.

Via Yahoo.com


Agent: No Extension For Biedrins

Bill Duffy, the agent for center Andris Biedrins, said Sunday there will be no contract extension for his client after negotiations with the Warriors on a long-term deal ended with "significant" differences on Biedrins' current value.

Duffy was seeking a five-year deal worth substantially more than $50 million. The Warriors' offer was substantially less than $50 million. The gap was large enough that talks did not progress to a serious degree.

"Their opinion is that they can pay him that next summer," Duffy said. "That's true, but we think his value will increase.

"The way this game is evolving, he's one of the top five young interior players in the NBA, in my opinion. He's 21 years old, he has the experience, he's confident and everyone knows his character and work ethic."

Via San Francisco Chronicle


Wright Now Has Nellie's Attention

In fewer than 14 minutes of Tuesday's 126-122 exhibition victory against Seattle, Warriors' rookie Brandan Wright showed what all the fuss was about when Golden State acquired him in exchange for Jason Richardson: seven points (3-for-4 floor), six rebounds and a steal.

"He definitely got my attention. I have to do a double-take on him now," said Warriors' coach Don Nelson, who hadn't planned to play Wright on Tuesday and has said in the past that he expects Wright to visit the NBA Development League this season.

Wright didn't look as if he needed any D-League seasoning in knocking down a 19-foot jumper in OT.

"That's something I really worked on in preparation for this season," Wright said of his perimeter jump shot. "You've definitely got to add to your game coming to the NBA. You've got to add something every year."

Via Oakland Tribune


Warriors Oct 2007 Archive

  • Biedrins Extension To Go Down To The Wire

    There is little being officially revealed by either side in the talks regarding an extension for Andris Biedrins, Warriors' 21-year-old center, who is coming off a breakout third season in the NBA.

  • Durant Sprains Ankle; Leaves Arena On Crutches

    SuperSonics rookie forward Kevin Durant injured his left ankle in a 126-122 overtime loss to the Warriors on Tuesday.

  • Warriors Going Very Small To Open Season

    Don Nelson is apparently set with his starting line-up.

  • Warriors Sending Rookies To D-League?

    Don Nelson likes what he has seen from guard Marco Belinelli and big men Brandan Wright, Stephane Lasme and Kosta Perovic, but not all are ready for the NBA.

  • Warriors Waive Brown, Burke

    The Golden State Warriors have waived guard Tierre Brown and forward Pat Burke, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations' Chris Mullin announced today.

  • Demotion Motivates Warriors' Harrington

    This hasn't been a memorable 2007 for Golden State Warriors' forward Al Harrington.

  • Warriors' Ellis Training Hard For Regular Season

    Monta Ellis' body is still recovering from the sprained neck suffered in his frightening collision with teammate Brandan Wright nearly two weeks ago.

  • Perovic Disappointing Golden State Already?

    The Warriors' forgotten center, Kosta Perovic, made his debut against Zalgiris Kaunas on Monday, and in 15 shaky minutes, Perovic showed exactly why Nelson has been averse to using him.

  • Warriors Could Use Harrington As Sixth Man

    Al Harrington - whom Don Nelson repeatedly called his best player in training camp - could be the Warriors' sixth man this season.

  • Up To Monta On When To Return

    A Warriors' spokesman said guard Monta Ellis (sprained neck) has received medical clearance to play and that it is now up to Ellis to decide on his return date.

  • Warriors Waive Carlos Powell

    The Golden State Warriors have waived forward Carlos Powell, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

  • Azubuike Making Most Of J-Rich Void

    Kelenna Azubuike made his pro debut Jan.

  • Baron Hopes To Keep Minutes Down

    Every season, the Warriors try to limit Baron Davis' playing time, but this might be the one where it actually happens.

  • Warriors' Ellis Leaves Hospital Under His Own Power

    Golden State guard Monta Ellis left a Hawaii hospital under his own power, just hours after suffering an injury that had him immobilized and carted off the court during a team practice.

  • Monta Ellis Immobilized At Warriors Practice

    Warriors guard Monta Ellis was immobilized during training camp on Friday, and according to ESPN, there were no noticeable responses to tests for motion, particularly from the shoulders down.

  • Suspended Jackson Named Captain Of Warriors

    The Golden State Warriors named Stephen Jackson as one of its three team captains, along with Baron Davis and Matt Barnes.

  • Warriors Eager To Talk Extension With Biedrins

    Golden State has until Oct.

  • Golden State Hires Moncrief As Shooting Coach

    The Golden State Warriors have hired five-time NBA All-Star Sidney Moncrief as the team’s shooting coach, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin.

  • Jackson: 'I Pray I Never Have To Use A Gun Again'

    Stephen Jackson unveilied his new tattoo on Monday at the Warriors' media day.

  • Warriors Re-Sign Restricted Free Agent Mickael Pietrus

    The Golden State Warriors have re-signed restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus, it was announced late Monday.

  • Warriors Add Brown, Burke And Powell To Training Camp Roster

    The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard Tierre Brown, free agent forward Pat Burke and free agent forward Carlos Powell to contracts, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.