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Odds & Ends: Warriors, Curry, Kirilenko, Rivers

October 6th, 2012 at 9:30pm CST by Zachary Links

Saturday night linkage..

  • Coach Avery Johnson says that it is now noticably easier to recruit free agents to the Nets since the move to Brooklyn, writes Roderick Boone of Newsday.  Veteran Gerald Wallace noted that this is the most talented team that he has been on since his time in Sacramento.
  • Stephen Curry and the Warriors agreed to table contract talks until after the preseason  are through and coach Mark Jackson will sit the guard for one of the first two games in order to rest his ankle, writes Rusty Simmons of The San Francisco Chronicle.  On the surface, it may seem like a conflict of interest to bench the guard as he looks to prove his value, but Curry says that he doesn't see it that way.
  • Andrei Kirilenko declined to comment on how close he may have been to joining the Nets this offseason but did acknowledge that he was in touch with Mikhail Prokhorov when he played for his Russian team years ago, writes Jared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com.  The forward was a member of CSKA Moscow from 1998 to 2001 before making the jump to the NBA.
  • Jimmy Smith of The Times-Picayune looks at how Greivis Vasquez, battling rookie Austin Rivers for the Hornets starting point guard job, is gaining trust in New Orleans.
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Odds & Ends: Dentmon, Curry, Williams, Wright

September 28th, 2012 at 3:24pm CST by Luke Adams

Here are a few Friday odds and ends from around the Association, with opening night just over a month away:

  • After we rounded up a few highlights from the Celtics' media day earlier this afternoon, Chris Forsberg of ESPN.com adds a few more, courtesy of Kevin Garnett's podium appearance. KG discussed Ray Allen, the Heat, and his decision to re-sign with the Celtics, among other topics.
  • Justin Dentmon has signed with Fujian Quanzhou in China, agent Bill Neff tells Jorge Sierra of HoopsHype. Last year's D-League MVP had brief stints with the Spurs and Raptors in 2011/12.
  • Asked once again about his contract situation in a Q&A with Jason McIntyre of Big Lead Sports, Stephen Curry reiterated that he hopes to remain with the Warriors long-term, adding: "I’m an NBA junkie and I know all of the latest news and contract situations. But I won’t base my decision on 'Oh, this guy makes a certain amount, I need to make more' or that kind of thing. It’s about timing in the NBA and the right situation, and winning more than money. But yeah, I know everybody’s contract, that’s common knowledge, but it doesn’t impact my situation."
  • The Trail Blazers must decide by October 31st whether to pick up Elliot Williams' $2.37MM option for 2013/14, and with Williams' season over due to a ruptured achilles tendon, he's not sure what the team will do. Either way, as he tells Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com, Williams intends to be ready and healthy for the '13/14 season.
  • Gino Pilato of Ridiculous Upside wonders which former D-Leaguers on camp invites have the best odds to earn regular-season NBA roster spots.
  • We heard earlier this week that Julian Wright was closing in on a deal with Israel's Maccabi Rishon, but David Pick of Sportando says (via Twitter) Wright may be having second thoughts after agreeing to terms with the club.
  • In a piece for the Detroit Free Press, Dan Feldman of PistonPowered says Joe Dumars' willingness to look overseas to acquire a player like Slava Kravtsov is a good sign for the Pistons.
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Western Notes: Warriors, Lakers, Davis

September 27th, 2012 at 9:39pm CST by Ryan Raroque

Marcus Thompson II of the Bay Area News Group summarized Warriors GM Bob Myers' meeting with the local media today, and writes that the team has very important decisions to make in the near future. Thompson mentions that Golden State has the ability to significantly be under the salary cap in two years, but will also have to deal with the possible contract extensions of Stephen Curry and Andrew Bogut in addition to deciding the futures of players that are still on their rookie-scale deals. "The players can stay as long as they want if we win…but if we don't win, maybe some things do get turned over," said Myers. 

With that being said, we have a few more links to share with you tonight out of the Western Conference: 

  • Andrew Bogut is on schedule to play on opening night and possibly in some pre-season games, although the Australian center has not yet been cleared for five-on-five scrimmages yet, writes Rusty Simmons of SF Gate. GM Bob Myers also talked about Festus Ezeli, adding that he is a "team-first" guy who gives multiple efforts make him a quality prospect. Myers chose to remain neutral on Andris Biedrins not showing up for voluntary pre-training camp workouts, but added that he will have the opportunity to compete in camp and that his role will ultimately be left up to head coach Mark Jackson.
  • Arash Markazi of ESPN Los Angeles thinks that the last three roster spots on the Lakers will ultimately be decided between Andrew Goudelock, Darius Morris, Darius Johnson-Odom, and Robert Sacre (Twitter link). In another tweet, Markazi says that Goudelock seems to be the odd man out at this point. 
  • Hornets rookie Anthony Davis spoke about what he took away from his experiences at the Olympics, teaming with Robin Lopez this season, and head coach Monty Williams' expectations (Jimmy Smith of the Times-Picayune reports). 
  • Aaron J. Lopez of Nuggets.com spoke with Nuggets assistant coach Melvin Hunt to evaluate Jordan Hamilton's rookie season and what he was told to work on this summer. 
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Warriors Rumors: Biedrins, Ezeli, Curry, Jackson

September 26th, 2012 at 6:38pm CST by Chuck Myron

Tim Kawakami of the Bay Area News Group rounded up a number of comments from Warriors coach Mark Jackson today, including the coach's displeasure with Andris Biedrins, the only one of the Warriors under contract since Labor Day not to show up at the team facility since the holiday. Kawakami says there "little doubt" that rookie Festus Ezeli has the edge on Biedrins for the backup center job. Jackson says the starting small forward position is an open competition, and seems convinced that Stephen Curry, entering the final season of his rookie deal and eligible for an extension with the team until the end of October, will get a significant raise soon. "I laugh because the dude is going to be filthy rich," Jackson said. "There's no pressure. Don't let it get in your head? What? That I'm going to be paid? To me, it's hilarious. Hopefully, it's going to be us and I expect it to be us. But one way or another, Steph Curry is going to be paid and paid very well for a long time."

Here's plenty more from a busy day by the bay:

  • Curry's doctor has given him permission to resume all activities with no restrictions, and is ready to demonstrate his healthy ankles to the Warriors brass in training camp, as HoopsWorld's Bill Ingram writes. Curry and the team have agreed to table extension discussions until the end of preseason. “I’ve left most of that to my agent,” Curry said. “I’m sure they have talked about it before, but nothing happened yet. We’re just kind of letting training camp play out and any deal we can make before the deadline would be great. I would love to stay out here in Golden State and be a part of the future. That’s definitely high on my priority list right now but the only thing I can control is getting healthy and getting ready for training camp and letting those guys do their job.”
  • In the same piece, Curry also praised the team's additions of Andrew Bogut and Harrison Barnes.
  • Jackson promised the Warriors would make the playoffs before last season, a vow the team wound up breaking. This year, he feels the team has improved, but is holding back from any pronouncements, believing that the team's changed culture is a statement unto itself, writes Marcus Thompson II of the Bay Area News Group.  
  • Warriors GM Bob Myers, like Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby, is a former agent, and Sean Deveney of The Sporting News looks at how that experience helps them do their jobs.
  • The team officially announced four training camp invitees, as we noted earlier. 
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Stephen Curry, Agent Optimistic About Extension

September 24th, 2012 at 11:51am CST by Luke Adams

Stephen Curry and the Warriors have agreed to put extension talks on hold until after the team's slate of preseason games, so that both sides have a better idea of how Curry's ankle looks after an injury-plagued 2011/12. But according to Matt Steinmetz of CSNBayArea.com, Curry and agent Lance Young are both optimistic that they'll work out a long-term deal with the Warriors before the October 31st deadline.

"Definitely," Curry said, when asked if he'd like to get a new contract signed. "It’s not like I don’t want to be here. That would be a great opportunity, to be locked up another four years and make it happen before the season so I could personally feel good about it and my future."

Young added that he was "very optimistic" about working something out with the Warriors, which represents a change of tone from what we heard earlier this summer. When the free agent period began on July 1st, Ken Berger of CBS Sports reported that it appeared unlikely Curry and the Warriors would reach an agreement before the season began. However, with the the two sides waiting until after the preseason to resume talks, the Warriors should get a better idea of how confident they can be in Curry's health going forward.

"Obviously they (the Warriors) want to protect themselves and want to see during training camp," Curry said. "And I have no problem with that."

Michael Pina of Hoops Rumors examined Curry as a potential extension candidate back in August. The Golden State sharpshooter is one of 20 players entering the final year of their rookie contracts who are eligible for contract extensions. Two others, Blake Griffin and Serge Ibaka, have already agreed to new long-term deals this offseason. If Curry doesn't sign an extension by Halloween, he'll be eligible for restricted free agency next summer.

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Pacific Notes: Curry, Bogut, Howard, Clippers

September 20th, 2012 at 10:04pm CST by Alex Lee

It's been a busy night out West in the NBA.  On the depressing side of things, we found out that Channing Frye of the Suns will likely be sidelined for the entire year with a heart issue.  Here is hoping that Frye makes it back to full strength, as he says he should.  In lighter news, the Kings will give free agent center Hamady N'Diaye a shot to make their roster in training camp. 

Here is what else is going on in the Pacific division:

  • We covered this yesterday, but the Warriors said today, via press release, that Stephen Curry has received full medical clearance on his right ankle.  Curry is good to resume all basketball activities right away.
  • Curry's teammate, Andrew Bogut, has had ankle issues of his own.  Bogut spoke with Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury, saying that he should be ready for the team's opener, among other things.
  • Yannis Koutroupis of HoopsWorld transcribes parts of an interview that Lakers coach Mike Brown gave with ESPN LA, detailing where Brown outlines how newly acquired Dwight Howard will help the Lakers right now and in the future.  
  • John Hollinger of ESPN gives a detailed breakdown of the Clippers 2012-13 roster, insider only.  Jamal Crawford, Grant Hill and Lamar Odom highlight the offseason additions for the Clips.
  • HoopsWorld published their season preview for the Clippers.  The HoopsWorld staff is predicting a second place finish across the board for the Clips, presumably with the Lakers finishing atop the Pacific pack. 
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Odds & Ends: Curry, Knicks, Jones, Trail Blazers

September 19th, 2012 at 8:31pm CST by Michael Pina

It appears Warriors guard Stephen Curry's ankles are either 100% or very close to it. Earlier today Curry tweeted that he was finally able to participate in scrimmages with his teammates, and CSNBayArea.com's Matt Steinmetz later confirmed the tweet by writing that Curry indeed played five-on-five at the team's downtown Oakland practice facility. 

Here's some other news from around the league.

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Western Notes: Jazz, Stephen Curry, Coaches

September 1st, 2012 at 6:12pm CST by Daniel Seco

The Western Conference looks to be even more competitive heading into the 2012/13 season thanks to a series of trades and signings this offseason. While the Thunder should remain the proverbial favorite led by their own Big 3, the Lakers have closed the gap with a flurry of moves including the acquisition of Dwight Howard along with Steve Nash. The Nuggets are another club to watch as the team added Andre Iguodala to its roster as a part of the Howard trade. 

Here's the latest news from around the Western Conference…

  • Brian T. Smith of The Salt Lake City Tribune tracks the unlikely journey Dennis Lindsey took to become the general manager of the Jazz. Lindsey began his path to Utah after playing college ball at Baylor by coaching a variety of different sports at the high school level and serving as a special education teacher. It wasn't until Lindsey turned 27 that he received an entry-level opportunity with the Rockets that had him serve as a video scout, marking the first of 16 seasons of preparing for his new role with the Jazz. 
  • Stephen Curry's long-term future with the Warriors will be decided by five different factors, opines Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News. The fourth-year star's contract status, whether he re-signs or not, should be determined no sooner than hours before the October 31 deadline. Regardless of whether Curry can reach a deal with the Warriors, the former Davidson star will attract attention from around the league.
  • The head coaching position in the NBA has been a revolving door for the majority of the league the past few season, writes Stephen Brotherston of HoopsWorld. Beyond the likes of the Spurs' Gregg Popovich, the Nuggets' George Karl and a handful of others, teams are seemingly becoming more likely to pull the plug on a coach in hopes of a quick fix. 
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Odds & Ends: Lakers, Mavs, Curry, Hudson

August 22nd, 2012 at 4:53pm CST by Luke Adams

Congratulations to Scott Schroeder of Ridiculous Upside, who has been hired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the D-League as the team's director of basketball operations. We wish Schroeder the best of luck with the Skyforce, the squad that will serve as the D-League affiliate for the Magic, Heat, Timberwolves, and 76ers this season. Let's round up a few more Wednesday odds and ends….

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Stephen Curry, Warriors To Discuss Extension

August 20th, 2012 at 1:26pm CST by Luke Adams

MONDAY, 1:26pm: Warriors GM Bob Myers confirmed to SI.com's Zach Lowe that the team will explore an extension for Curry this offseason, and expressed optimism about a potential deal (Twitter link).

FRIDAY, 10:30am: With Stephen Curry entering the final year of his rookie deal, the Warriors have until October 31st to sign the sharpshooter to a long-term extension. If the two sides don't reach an agreement, Curry will become a restricted free agent next summer. According to Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com, the Warriors do intend to talk about a new contract for the 24-year-old before the deadline, but it's not clear whether those talks will be "courtesy conversations, designed to let Curry know he is wanted yet minus the serious money to close the deal."

Given Curry's injury woes in 2011/12, the Warriors will be watching him closely in pre-camp workouts, training camp, and the preseason, Howard-Cooper writes. Committing to a long-term deal for a player coming off ankle surgery would be a risk, so Golden State will take every opportunity to gauge Curry's health and determine whether it's a risk worth taking. For his part, Curry sounds open to getting something done before the season begins.

"You're playing chess with it," Curry said. "If they were to take that approach to wait and I've had a great season, hopefully it would spark some interest across the league for the future and the price would drive up. If I were the Warriors, I'd offer a reasonable amount and sign me up now."

Hoops Rumors' Michael Pina took a more in-depth look at Curry's extension candidacy earlier this month.

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