Warriors Trade Rumors

Warriors backup reportedly headed for Europe
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September 9
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors backup center Kosta Perovic is headed to Spain to play for Pamesa Valencia, according to a representative of BDA Sports, Perovic's agent company. The Warriors have agreed to let Perovic out of his contract but retained the ability to retrieve him two years from now if they so desire, according to Rade Filipovich, vice president of BDA International. "They want to continue his development," Filipovich said. "Big guys always develop a bit later. ... This is good for the Warriors, good for Kosta and good for Pamesa." The European publication Las Provincias reported Monday that Perovic had agreed to a contract that would pay him three million euros (more than $4.2 million per the ..."
Cuts, abrasions lead some to question cause of Ellis' injury
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September 3
ESPN.com
 
"Questions about how Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis sustained a serious ankle injury are only getting louder. Multiple league sources have told ESPN.com that Ellis had several cuts and abrasions on his leg -- atypical of an injury sustained on a basketball court -- in addition to the high ankle sprain and torn deltoid ligament he suffered on Aug. 21. The Contra Costa Times had earlier reported that the severity of the injury has the Warriors skeptical about the explanation they received from Ellis, who told the club he got hurt working out in his native Mississippi. Ellis has not spoken publicly since his injury was revealed Wednesday and his agent, Jeff Fried, declined comment ..."
Biedrins agrees to 6-year contract
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July 28
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Warriors completed their mission of retaining their top two young players by reaching an agreement with Andris Biedrins on a six-year, $63 million deal Sunday. The Warriors had signed Monta Ellis, 22, on Thursday to a six-year, $67 million deal, and now they have come to terms with Biedrins, 22, avoiding a negotiations competition with some European clubs that showed interest in the 6-foot-11 center. Biedrins flew to the Bay Area on Sunday night, according to his agent Bill Duffy, and plans to sign the contract today. "This shows the Warriors following through on their commitment to Monta and Andris," Duffy said. "Andris is absolutely thrilled." The contract includes an option for ..."
Sources say Biedrins, Warriors agree to 6-year contract
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July 28
ESPN.com
 
"The Golden State Warriors have moved quickly to prevent Latvian center Andris Biedrins from seriously entertaining interest from deep-pocketed teams in Europe by reaching terms on a lucrative new contract with the restricted free agent. NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com that Biedrins was en route to Oakland on Sunday night after agreeing to a new six-year contract with the Warriors worth nearly $63 million. The contract, sources said, will likely be signed Monday and include a player option for Biedrins to return to the free-agent market in the summer of 2013 after completing five seasons. Biedrins is among a growing crop of NBA veterans -- not all European, as evidence by Josh ..."
Mullin working to wrap up Warriors' roster
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July 24
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Maybe it's Kelenna Azubuike. Maybe it's Maurice Evans. Maybe it's a mystery player. Warriors vice president Chris Mullin said Wednesday that the signing of a wing player essentially would end the team's whirlwind offseason and complete the roster. In a 25-minute talk, Mullin said a decision on Azubuike is a "Friday thing," admitted pursuing Evans and treaded around the idea that the summer workings could be done. A decision on whether to match the Clippers' multiyear offer to Azubuike doesn't have to - and probably won't - happen until Friday. Evans is a 6-foot-5 wing, noted as a defender and a three-point shooter who averaged 9.3 points in 68 games for Orlando in 2007-08. "We're having ..."
Report: Warriors to add Maurice Evans
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July 23
Contra Costa Times
 
"On the heels of adding point guard Marcus Williams, the Warriors have reportedly added free agent forward Maurice Evans, who played for both the Lakers and Magic last season. Golden State has signed Evans to a three-year, $6.4 million deal, according to the Riverside Press-Enterprise. By adding Evans, it more than likely means the Warriors will not match the three-year, $9 million contract restricted free agent Kelenna Azubuike signed with the Los Angeles Clippers last week. Golden State have until Friday to match Azubuike's deal, but Evans represents a cheaper _ and perhaps better _ alternative."
Warriors trade for Marcus Williams
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July 22
Contra Costa Times
 
"The Warriors reportedly have found another point guard to help out projected starter Monta Ellis. The New York Post is reporting that Golden State has acquired Marcus Williams from the New Jersey Nets for a future first-round pick. According to the Post, the pick the Warriors will send to the Nets is lottery protected for 2011, 2012 and 2013. If the Nets don't receive a pick by 2013, New Jersy would get second-round picks in both 2013 and 2015, the article says."
Dooling in, Williams out
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July 22
Bergen Record
 
"As expected with Monday’s acquisition of Kevin Dooling to back up Devon Harris at the point, the Nets quickly shipped out Marcus Williams today. New Jersey agreed to deal him to Golden State for a future first-round pick, according to league sources. The former UConn standout, who averaged 5.9 points and 2.6 assists in 53 games for the Nets last season, joins a team that lost free-agent point guard Baron Davis to the Clippers earlier this month and is still attempting to keep likely replacement Monta Ellis from also departing."
Warriors may be considering Lou Williams
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July 21
PhillyBurbs.com
 
"The Warriors may be considering an offer sheet to 76ers restricted free agent Lou Williams, according to an ESPN.com report. The ESPN story quoted one “plugged-in” source as believing the Warriors “are planning to make a "big run' at (Williams).” Published reports show Golden State is roughly $4.5 million under the salary cap after the Lakers declined to match the Warriors' offer sheet to Ronny Turiaf, meaning it could offer Williams as much as $26 million over five years (counting annual raises of $350,000)."
Barnes is set to sign with Pacific rival Suns
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July 21
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors free agent forward Matt Barnes is switching to a Pacific Division rival. He said he is signing a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns. Barnes agreed to a one-year deal for the minimum (which for him, as a sixth-year NBA player, is $926,678). He is flying to Phoenix today to take a physical examination. "I owe a lot to the Warriors organization," Barnes said via text message Sunday night. "They gave my career a chance. The fans were great. Could be the best fans in sports. But I just don't understand what went wrong.""
Suns sign free agent Matt Barnes
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July 21
East Valley Tribune
 
"The Suns put a shot of adrenaline into their team and what had been a sleepy free-agency period by signing ex-Golden State small forward Matt Barnes to a one-year contract. The sixth-year NBA veteran signed for the league’s veteran minimum contract ($1.2 million, about $400,000 of which is paid by league funds) and will immediately step into the rotation as either a starter or bench player on the wing. He will be in Phoenix to take his physical on Monday morning and is expected to finalize his deal afterward."
Suns near deal with Matt Barnes
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July 21
Arizona Republic
 
"Free-agent forward Matt Barnes is scheduled to arrive in Phoenix Monday, expecting to sign a one-year veteran's minimum deal with the Suns after completing a physical. Barnes, 28, spent the past two seasons in a mostly reserve role with the Golden State Warriors. He collected a career-best 9.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in the 2006-07 season. Last season, he averaged 6.7 points and 4.4 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game."
Warriors: Another offer sheet coming?
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July 20
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Warriors, wanting to spare Monta Ellis from inheriting all of Baron Davis' minutes at point guard, are seriously considering signing Philadelphia guard Louis Williams to an offer sheet, ESPN is reporting. It's not yet clear whether Golden State would have enough leftover salary-cap space to extend an offer to Williams sufficiently prohibitive for the 76ers to match. The Warriors are expected to re-sign restricted free agents Ellis and center Andris Biedrins. Williams, 21, averaged 11.5 points and 3.2 assists last season."
Najera Being Heavily Persued
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July 10
Rocky Mountain News
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