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• D.J. Augustin could be an option for the Lakers as they seek a point guard
D.J. Augustin could be an option for the Lakers as they seek help at point guard, writes Sean Deveney of Heavy. A source tells Deveney the team would be the front-runner to land Darren Collison if he’s serious about returning to the NBA, but the Lakers’ front office is exploring other options as well. LeBron James has been handling most of the point guard duties, with help from 33-year-old Rajon R...2020
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• Stephen Curry, DeMarcus Cousins won't be suspended for walking on court during altercation
Stephen Curry and DeMarcus Cousins won’t be suspended for leaving the bench area during Friday’s preseason finale, writes Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Both players stepped onto the court during a skirmish between Quinn Cook and the Lakers’ Lance Stephenson, but the NBA office ruled that the incident didn’t rise to the level of an altercation. Curry could have been forced to sit out the season ope...2018
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• Watch: Emotional scene as Warriors' Quinn Cook gifts mother a Range Rover
Quinn Cook’s path to an NBA contract and a championship wasn’t on the smooth side. An undrafted free agent out of Duke back in 2015, he spent multiple seasons in the NBA’s G-League, switching teams on a seemingly never-ending loop.Once Cook caught on with the then defending champion Golden State Warriors following Stephen Curry’s injury last season, the writing was on the wall. All that hard work ...2018
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• Omri Casspi plans to continue career in NBA
Having been waived by the Warriors over the weekend to make room on the roster for Quinn Cook, Omri Casspi will officially clear waivers and become a free agent later this week. However, while he isn’t expected to catch on with another NBA team this season, Casspi remains focused on sticking in the NBA next year, per Ailene Voisin of The Sacramento Bee.According to Voisin, Casspi intends to spend ...2018
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• Warriors waive Omri Casspi; Quinn Cook signing imminent
In a long-anticipated move, the Warriors have waived veteran forward Omri Casspi to create a roster opening for Quinn Cook, writes Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News.Cook, Golden State’s starting point guard with Stephen Curry sidelined by injury, must have his two-way deal converted to a standard NBA contract by Tuesday to be eligible for the postseason. The Warriors have discussed a two-ye...2018
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• Warriors Notes: Cook, Curry, Green, Durant
In the wake of Stephen Curry‘s latest injury, the Warriors need to add two-way player Quinn Cook to their roster before the postseason, writes Chris Haynes of ESPN. The second-year point guard has made the most of his time with Golden State, averaging 6.9 points in 23 games. He has been extremely productive lately, reaching double figures in his last five contests, including a career high of 28 po...2018
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• Pacific Notes: Curry closest to playing of injured Warriors, Cook stepping up, Harrell's efficiency
The Warriors have hit a rough patch with injuries as their four All-Stars, Stephen Curry (ankle), Klay Thompson (thumb), Kevin Durant (rib), and even Draymond Green (midsection) have all been sidelined recently. From the trio of Curry, Durant, and Thompson, Curry is closest to returning, ESPN’s Chris Haynes writes.“I think Steph is closer to playing than KD and Klay,” head coach Steve Kerr said. “...2018
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• Warriors Notes: Cook's big night; team swapping starting centers
Two-way player Quinn Cook continues to make a strong push for a standard NBA contract, writes Anthony Slater of The Athletic. With three All-Star teammates sidelined by injuries, the second-year point guard had 28 points in Saturday’s win over the Suns, following up a 25-point performance the night before.Cook is nearing his 45-day NBA limit, but that won’t be an issue once the G League season end...2018
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• Pacific Notes: Casspi, Green, Suns’ Coach, Carter
Veteran forward Omri Casspi is the latest addition to the Warriors‘ growing disabled list, according to Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News. Casspi underwent an MRI today after spraining his right ankle Friday. Doctors are still evaluating the results, but initial reports indicate that he will be out of action for about a week.Medina notes that Casspi’s production and playing time have been i...2018
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• Injury notes: Ankle issues bite Warriors again; Darren Collison set to return
After tweaking his right ankle last week, Stephen Curry twisted that same ankle during Thursday’s game against San Antonio. While Curry’s injury doesn’t appear serious, the Warriors will hold him out of their next two games on Friday and Sunday, writes Chris Haynes of ESPN.“With Steph’s ankle injuries, it’s always a worry,” Warriors forward Draymond Green said. “Especially … he’s done it so many t...2018