Patrick McCaw will probably accept the Warriors’ qualifying offer before training camp opens, writes Anthony Slater of The Athletic. A restricted free agent, McCaw has been waiting all summer for a team to offer more than Golden State’s QO of $1.7MM.
A disappointing second season contributed to McCaw’s current situation. His 2-point and 3-point shooting percentages both declined, and his scoring and rebounding numbers didn’t improve, even with a slight increase in playing time. Still, McCaw will likely remain in the rotation if he returns to Golden State, which may not be guaranteed if he signs elsewhere.
Both parties have leverage in the standoff, Slater notes. The Warriors can match any offer that McCaw receives, while he and his representatives know that the team can only offer minimum deals to potential replacements. With 13 players under contract, Golden State plans to give the 14th roster spot to McCaw while keeping the final one open.
Slater passes along more Warriors info in his mailbag column:
- Golden State will have to make a decision on Shaun Livingston‘s partially guaranteed contract for 2019/20 by June 30, and the team’s choice may reflect how negotiations are going in other areas. Livingston has a $2MM guarantee on his $7,692,308 deal and could be a welcome source of savings for a team that’s already well over the cap with Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant both heading toward free agency and Draymond Green eligible for an extension. Livingston will turn 33 next week and it could be an easy decision if his game declines this season.
- Damian Jones is the best bet to start at center when the season begins. Jordan Bell is the most talented candidate and will probably inherit the job once DeMarcus Cousins leaves in free agency, while Kevon Looney‘s reliable defense puts him in the discussion. Slater expects Jones to win the job unless he has an awful preseason, with Bell eventually taking over until Cousins is healthy enough to return in January or February.
- Durant hasn’t made any decisions about his future, but he may be looking for a long-term deal next summer. The Warriors will have his full Bird Rights for the first time since he joined the organization and he may want security at age 31, whether that means a five-year contract with Golden State or a four-year deal elsewhere.
- Coach Steve Kerr was able to make it through last season without major health issues, but the pain resulting from his back surgery hasn’t gone away. Kerr had to take two leaves of absences in the wake of the operation, but his recent contract extension is a sign that the issue is under control.
The media wants the Warriors to break up in the worst way. Walt Frazier too. Why would KD leave? He’ll be making $35MM plus the rest of his career. He’s been willing to play for less the last 2 seasons.
He came to the Warriors to win championships. He’ll be caught up with LeBron this season. He’ll have Steph and Klay playing with him the rest of his career. That’s huge! And he’ll be playing in a new arena for 2019-20. The Warriors don’t have selfish players like Westbrook and LeBron. Don’t bet against Steph, KD, and Klay breaking up. Like LeBron said in his television special to announce he was going to Miami. We’re going to win not 5, not 6, not 7 championships. The Warriors could.
KD has nothing left to accomplish in GS
He’s no different than LeBron. He wants to win championships. He wants to sign a 5 year contract in Golden State next summer. He said so. Klay and his dad have said Klay will take a discount to stay with the Warriors. LeBron said he wanted to win 5, 6, 7 championships. That’s what Durant, Steph, and Klay are going for. Durant and Klay have said they want to play in Golden States new arena.
Says you. He’s looking the stacking up Rings. Rings means Legacy.
Why do they talk about Bill Russell, a center with no offense but 11 Rings.
He shouldn’t be in the conversation… he’s like Clifford Ray but with rings. Nate Thurmond with rings.
You never hear about Nate Thurmond or Clifford Ray. But Bill Russell is at every championship trophy ceremony. Why? 11 RINGS.
There’s also that theatrical laugh LOL
In my mind it shouldn’t be possible for a team like this GS team to exist. I’m not hating because it’s perfectly legal in the NBA. I just don’t think there should be a way for a team to pay 5 all stars, 4 prior to adding cousins. Also paying guys more than 7 million each in Livingston and Igoudala.
Well aren’t we all glad that a communist like you isn’t in control of the nba?
Lol
It’s ok for LeBron, Wade, and Bosh to do it in Miami, but not Durant, Steph, and Klay in Golden State?
Shaq Kobe
Wilt West Goodrich
Garnet Pierce Allen
Yankees for EONS !!!
acarneglia- some guys that makes seven at the end of the year in their bank account they have a same amount as a guy making 35.
They’re smart with their money invest it in real estate whatever. Not what you make it’s what you keep. You have an Entourage and alot of cash is going out.
Let’s get the show on the road & see how well DMC does this season while collecting his ring. Hopefully by the year after he will be back to be at his very beast.
This is a 6-month freebie.
Hope with both fingers and toes crossed he doesn’t come back till March.
The less time with the team, the less time for a flare up with the media flare up with the coach flare up with the refs and 25 technicals.
Little bit of March little bit of April playoffs… championship..
all good, bu bye… go get your money in LA.
They have a video out (see Bing Sports). He’s moving well.
The one where he’s shooting all those threes? Made like 18 out of 23?