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Unique skill set, Warriors’ second round track record create intrigue for Jordan Bell
For the second consecutive year, the Golden State Warriors acquired the No. 38 overall pick in the draft, this time sending a bag of cash ($3.5 million) to Chicago. For the second consecutive year, they may have uncovered another hidden gem before 29 other NBA teams. Last year it was Patrick McCaw. This year it’s 6-foot-9…
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Warriors acquire Jordan Bell in draft trade with Bulls [report]
The Warriors purchased a second round pick for the second year in a row, and used it to take Oregon big man Jordan Bell. The cost for Bell was reportedly $3.5 million, but the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year fills a definite need for Golden State.
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Thunder first round draft selection appears to be a Warriors fan
Terrance Ferguson was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 21st overall pick on Thursday night, and some savvy Twitter users quickly found some incriminating old tweets made by the youngster. It appears Ferguson was quite the Dubs fan in the past few years.
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Warriors’ footprint all over first round of NBA Draft
Danny Ainge sent a signal: we’re playing the long game. The Celtics want to bet on their scouting department and try and get young, cheap, homegrown stars to take over the league once the Warriors — and 32-year-old LeBron James — begin to fizzle out
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Jerry West’s relationship with Warriors ‘got a little messy at the end’ [report]
New details have emerged regarding Jerry West’s recent departure from the Warriors front office to join the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Sam Amick of USA Today, West’s relationship with the Warriors became fractured toward the end of his tenure, due partially to a disagreement regarding compensation.
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Cavs having trouble trading Kevin Love [report]
The Cleveland Cavaliers pursuit of Jimmy Butler and Paul George has reportedly hit a roadblock, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com. The lack of interest in All-Star forward Kevin Love, who the Cavs have been shopping as the primary chip in the deal, is the leading cause for the breakdown.
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Vince Carter says he’s open to playing for Warriors next season
With 10 members of the 2016-17 Warriors slated to hit free agency this offseason, a handful of ring-chasing veterans have already been floated as potential candidates to fill out Golden State’s bench next year.
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Kevin Durant takes out full page ad in Chronicle thanking Warriors fans
After helping lead the Warriors to a 4-1 NBA Finals victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in his first season with the team, Kevin Durant took out a full page ad in Wednesday’s San Francisco Chronicle, thanking the fans for adding to the incredible experience of winning his first NBA title.
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Re-signing Zaza Pachulia makes sense for Warriors
Golden State could do a whole lot worse than Pachulia at center. They know how he fits now. They know what they are getting. His role, however subtle it may seem, contributed to a championship last season. End of discussion