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The full Warriors rotation isn’t quite set yet

Via the San Jose Mercury News:

There are a few reasons for the Warriors’ defensive woes, but the bench’s inexperience has been at the top of that list. Golden State is winning the minutes superstar Stephen Curry is on the court but losing the ones he’s off.

As a result, the Warriors’ rotation remains fluid, and the team’s youngest players are dealing with uncertainty night in and night out. Kuminga has ridden the bench in three games. He earned a spot in the rotation after impressing last weekend against New Orleans when the majority of the starters sat out. But the 20-year-old was reminded how valuable those opportunities are Monday when he didn’t see the court in the second half of the Warriors’ win over the Kings after tallying five points and finishing minus-17 in nine minutes during the opening quarters.

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On the Warriors rotation

Via the Bay Area News Group:

An explanation for the defending champions’ disappointing start lies somewhere between the starters and the young bench.

The starters’ early turnover and foul sloppiness can be attributed to a little “championship hangover,” as coach Steve Kerr put it after Golden State’s fourth straight loss in Orlando on Thursday night.

But hangovers wear off. And that’s when reality sets in.

The time it could take for the young bench to produce within the Warriors’ scheme could prove costly unless changes are made. The Warriors’ 0-5 road record, league-worst defense and 3-6 record were enough for Kerr and his coaching staff to start considering changes.

“We’ve gotta find combinations that work off the bench. We’ll be making some changes,” Kerr said. “We’ve had a decent look at combinations, so it’s time to start something different.”

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Warriors off to a rough start this season

Via the San Jose Mercury News:

The Warriors have treated the beginning of the regular season as if the end result is guaranteed.

It isn’t.

The Warriors are 3-6, and winless on the road. It’s too early to change expectations, but it’s clearly not too early to create some real problems.

The Dubs need to treat the next few games like something is on the line. That requires the whole team to share that mentality.

It’s time for the Warriors to swallow their pride.

Coach Steve Kerr and his staff need to shake things up. The veterans need to feel a real sense of urgency. The young players need to check themselves. The organization’s higher-ups — all the way up — need to slow their roll.

Even columnists and fans need to re-evaluate why it is they believed success would be so seamless to start the season.

The Warriors’ brass believes in a “two-timeline” plan.

Right now, the Warriors are facing a “no-timeline” reality.

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Warriors sign Jordan Poole to contract extension

The Golden State Warriors have signed guard Jordan Poole to a multi-year contract extension.

Poole’s Warriors extension is reportedly for four years, $140 million.

“We’re thrilled to have Jordan in the fold for the next several years,” said Warriors Executive Vice President/General Manager Bob Myers. “He’s one of the bright, young players in our league and his work ethic and commitment to the game are impressive qualities that can’t be understated. He’ll be an important part of our future core and success, much like he was during last year’s run to the NBA championship.”

Per the San Francisco Chronicle, “for Poole’s deal, $123 million is guaranteed, according to reporting by The Athletic. Incentives could inflate that salary by an additional $17 million over the lifetime of the contract. The 23-year old will earn $3.9 million this upcoming season before his extension triggers in 2023-24. He’s estimated to make $28 million in 2023-24, which would make him the third highest-paid Warriors behind Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.”

Poole, 23, owns career averages of 13.7 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 24.7 minutes in 184 games (72 games) over three seasons with the Warriors. The 6’4” guard posted career high averages in points (18.5), rebounds (3.4), assists (4.0) and minutes played (30.0) during the 2021-22 season while leading the NBA in free throw percentage (.925 FT%). Additionally, he connected on a career-high 211 three-point field goals (15th in the NBA). Poole ranks third on the Warriors’ all-time career free throw percentage list (.885 FT%) and 10th on the three-point field goals made list (382).

Originally selected by the Warriors with the 28th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Poole scored 30 points in his first career playoff game versus Denver in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs and followed it up with a 29-point performance in Game 2.

Warriors sign Andrew Wiggins to contract extension

The Golden State Warriors yesterday signed forward Andrew Wiggins to a multi-year contract extension.

Wiggins’ Warriors extension is reportedly for four years, $109 million.

“Andrew has been a terrific fit for our team since his arrival in the Bay Area almost three years ago,” said Bob Myers, Warriors President of Basketball Operations / General Manager. “His first-ever championship last season earned him the admiration of many around the league and solidified his stature as an impactful two-way player in the NBA. We’re excited that he’ll be a part of our team for the next several years.”

Per the San Francisco Chronicle, “in a team-friendly compromise, Wiggins took a pay cut of nearly $10 million per year to stay with the Warriors. The 27-year-old will make $33.6 million this season, which drops to $24.3 million in the first year of his new deal, then increase to $26.3 million in the second year. Wiggins’ extension also reportedly includes a player option in the final year.”

Wiggins, 27, tallied averages 17.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.04 steals in 31.9 minutes over 73 games (all starts) in 2021-22, earning his first career NBA All-Star nod as a starter in the league’s annual showcase. The 6’7” forward hit a career-high 39.3% from three-point range and set a career best with 157 three-point field goals made.

In the postseason, Wiggins increased his rebounding average in each round, averaging 16.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.00 steals in 34.9 minutes over 22 games (all starts) and recording six double-doubles and a pair of 20-point/10-rebound games. He followed a career-high 16 rebounds in Game 4 of the NBA Finals with a 26-point, 13-rebound performance in Game 5, finishing the NBA Finals with averages of 18.3 points and 8.8 rebounds in six games to help Golden State capture its fourth title in eight seasons.

Jordan Poole up for a contract extension with Warriors

Will Jordan Poole soon sign a Golden State Warriors contract extension? Via the Bay Area News Group:

The dust is settling after Draymond Green’s scuffle with Jordan Poole and focus is shifting toward an important deadline for Poole before Opening Night next Tuesday.

The Warriors and Poole have until Oct. 17, this Monday, to come to terms on a contract extension. If the two sides don’t come to an agreement, Poole will become a restricted free agent after this season…

Extensions this offseason for Miami’s Tyler Herro and New York’s RJ Barrett — both of whom extended off their rookie deals — set the precedent for Poole’s price.

Herro, a fellow sixth man, signed a four-year, $130 million deal (a contract that’s actually worth $120 million, plus incentives). The Knicks signed Barrett to a four-year, $120 million deal. Expect Poole’s contract to be in that range, closer to Herro’s deal.

It’s anyone’s guess how the recent Dray punch to Poole might affect Poole’s feelings on sticking around. But chances are, long-term contract money from a team that just won the championship and isn’t quite over the hill just yet matters a lot more than a solitary negative incident.

Warriors sign Anthony Lamb

The Golden State Warriors have signed forward Anthony Lamb.

Lamb, 24, has appeared in 26 games (three starts) over two seasons with the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs, averaging 5.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 16.3 minutes per game. Lamb owns career G League averages of 15.6 points, 7.5 rebounds 4.0 assists, 1.19 blocks and 30.8 minutes over 43 games (37 starts) with the Canton Charge and Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The 6’6” forward was named the 2020-21 G League Most Improved Player.

Warriors sign Ty Jerome

The Golden State Warriors yesterday signed guard Ty Jerome.

Jerome played in 48 games (four starts) last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, averaging 7.1 points, 2.3 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 16.7 minutes per game. Overall, the guard has appeared in 112 games (five starts) over three seasons with the Thunder and Phoenix Suns, averaging 7.1 points, 2.4 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game.

2022 NBA preseason begins with big game from Warriors center James Wiseman

The 2022-23 NBA preseason game slate has begun, starting off overseas, with the Warriors facing the Wizards in Japan. Via the Bay Area News Group:

James Wiseman had butterflies when he checked into Friday’s preseason opener in the first quarter and for good reason.

Not only did Wiseman have to wait 1 1/2 years to suit back up for the Warriors, but Friday night also was the first time he’s ever played an NBA game in front of a full arena.

And boy, did Wiseman give the crowd of more than 20,000 engaged fans a lot to cheer about.

Wiseman made his 7-foot presence known in the Warriors’ 96-87 win over the Washington Wizards, throwing down five dunks, including an alley-oop in the second quarter off an assist from Steph Curry.

Wiseman finished with a game-high 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting. He also grabbed nine rebounds playing just under 24 minutes off the bench.

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Kenny Atkinson will reportedly stay with Warriors rather than coach Hornets

Kenny Atkinson was reportedly close to becoming the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. Per ESPN.com, it’s not happening:

Kenny Atkinson has informed the Charlotte Hornets that he won’t become the franchise’s new coach and will remain with the Golden State Warriors as the top assistant, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

After accepting Charlotte’s job offer during the NBA Finals last week, further conversations with the Hornets’ organization led Atkinson to believe that both professionally and personally it would be best to remain with the Warriors, sources said.

Atkinson and the Hornets had agreed in principle to a four-year deal, but a contract was never signed, sources said.