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Heist in the Hamptons: How the Warriors landed Durant
OAKLAND — Kevin Durant’s introductory press conference was an unprecedented spectacle. Light music played in the background, hundreds of corporate guests milled around the practice courts. The reception was fit for royalty. It was after the pomp and circumstance when fascinating new details emerged about the Warriors’ pursuit of the seven-time All-Star. Durant heard rumors Golden State was sending…
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5 takeaways from KD’s first day as a Warrior
(image via Warriors.com) OAKLAND — Moments before he took center stage at his introductory press conference, Kevin Durant told Steve Kerr he was a little bit nervous. This was a big moment. The first words he said after such a big decision were going to be attached to his name forever. As a new chapter starts…
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Blazers agree to deal with Festus Ezeli [report]
The Warriors knew this day was coming, they had just hoped he wouldn’t land on a rival team. Festus Ezeli has signed a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, a move that drastically improves their front court — their biggest weakness last season. Free agent center Festus Ezeli has reached agreement on a two-year deal with…
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Warriors re-sign guard Ian Clark
After introducing Kevin Durant on Thursday, Bob Myers walked upstairs and made a transaction. The Warriors re-signed guard Ian Clark. Free agent Ian Clark has reached agreement on a guaranteed one-year deal to return to the Warriors, league sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2016 The team originally let the 25-year-old Clark…
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Steve Kerr is giddy about Kevin Durant
Seated on stage next to Kevin Durant, Steve Kerr looked like a kid on Christmas. Thursday’s introductory press conference was viewed as a celebration of landing the most coveted free agent since LeBron James in 2010, but also a quick glance into October, when the 2016-17 season will begin with another MVP on the Warriors’ roster. Kerr…
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