The Warriors still haven’t filled their vacant 15th roster spot. In fact, on Friday, they waived the four potential players who could have filled the opening.
Steve Kerr announced, following the Warriors preseason finale, that the team had decided to waive Avery Bradley, Gary Payton II, Jordan Bell, and Mychal Mulder.
Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors have waived Avery Bradley, Mychael Mulder, Jordan Bell, and Gary Payton II.
The news was delivered via Steve Kerr shortly after their win over Portland in the final game of the preseason Friday night at Chase Center.
Read MoreSix months ago, James Wiseman underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus that he suffered on the court versus the Rockets. Since then, the first-year Warriors big man has been undergoing treatment to make sure that he’s ready for an on-court return later in this season. That hasn’t stopped the team from helping Wiseman get some work in, recruiting international retired center Dejan Milojevic. Dejan suffered an ACL tear at age 19, forcing him to change things up from an athletic force of nature to “analyzing every situation on the court” (per Anthony Slater of The Athletic). His head coaching experience produced a myriad of Serbian players now in the NBA, including some guy named Nikola Jokic, before he made his way to the Warriors.
Read MoreThe performances of some of the Warriors’ emerging cast of characters in the preseason – like Jordan Poole, who has elevated his game to new heights, and Otto Porter Jr. – have done a lot to generate excitement among Golden State fans prior to the season’s opening tip.
But one of the team’s new acquisitions, whose brand of basketball is less exciting and flashy but nonetheless yields results, could be a key piece in the team’s success going forward.
Read MoreWith the Warriors slated to begin what hopes to be a promising season next week, there are still many questions surrounding what the team will look like upon Klay Thompson’s return.
While there has not been a distinct timetable laid out for Thompsons return, I think that is safe to assume that he will be rejoining the team in the latter half of the season.
Read MoreWith the NBA regular season quickly approaching, The Golden State Warriors are beginning to work themselves into game shape in hopes of another title run. But before we start talking about titles, let’s check out what the beginning stage of the season looks like for them.
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