Since the Warriors season came to a close earlier this spring, all aspects of
the organization -- from the front office employees to the Warrior
Girls to the players and coaches themselves -- have been hard at work
in preparation for the 2008-09 campaign.
With free agent aquisitions, the NBA Draft Lottery and ensuing
Draft, Summer League, Warrior Girl Auditions, and Warriors guest
appearances among other things, there has hardly been a dull moment
at Warriors Headquarters this off-season.
Check out below to find out about all the Warriors happenings during the 2008
off-season.
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Warriors Training Camp Central
The Warriors opened their 2008 Training Camp on September 26 in Oakland. For full behind-the-scenes coverage of Media Day, training camp practices, the team's trip to China and more, including video, audio, photos, feature stories and blog updates, click
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Trading Places
With Southwest Airlines Employees
On Sept. 22, several Warriors players and coaches traded places
with Southwest Airlines employees at Oakland International Airport.
Players such as Stephen Jackson, C.J. Watson and Richard Hendrix
were among those directing planes to the appropriate gates, handling luggage, scanning boarding passes and making pre-boarding and in-cabin announcements. READ BLOG & VIEW PHOTO GALLERY |
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Stephen Jackson Reading Time Out
Stephen Jackson and the Warriors hosted a Reading Time Out for
more than 150 kids on September 19th at dd's DISCOUNTS Store
in Oakland. With the assistance of Thunder, the Warrior Girls
and a few kid volunteers, Stephen read two books to the group
and handed out prizes to those who correctly answered questions
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Warriors Waive Kosta Perovic
The Golden State Warriors have waived center Kosta Perovic on
September 12. Perovic, 23, was selected by the Warriors in the
second round (#38 overall) of the 2006 NBA Draft. In seven games
with Golden State last season, he averaged 1.4 points and 1.9
rebounds in 5.4 minutes per contest. PRESS
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Warriors Sign Three Free Agents
Prior to the start of training camp, the Warriors signed signed free agent guard DeMarcus Nelson, free agent guard/forward Dion Dowell and free agent forward Rob Kurz to contracts. All three players went undrafted in the 2008 NBA Draft and participated on the Warriors Summer League team at the 2008 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and the Rocky Mountain Revue in Salt Lake City. PRESS
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Warriors Announce 2008-09 Broadcast Schedule
The Warriors unveiled their 2008-09 broadcast schedule, which includes 76 television appearances - including 70 local telecasts on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area - and 82 radio broadcasts on KNBR 680 or KNBR 1050. Golden State will also make eight appearances on national televsion. PRESS
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Warriors Guard Monta Ellis Undergoes Successful Surgery
Warriors guard Monta Ellis, who suffered a Grade
3 high ankle sprain, a torn deltoid ligament and a syndesmosis
disruption of his left ankle on July 31, underwent successful
surgery on August 7 to repair the ligament and will be sidelined
a minimum of three-plus months. Ellis informed the team that
he suffered the injury while working out in his hometown of
Jackson, Mississippi. PRESS
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Warriors Announce 2008 Pre-Season Schedule
The Golden State Warriors will travel to China to participate
in the NBA China Games 2008 and play a pair of home games at
ORACLE Arena as part of a six-game pre-season schedule leading
up to the 2008-09 NBA regular season. NBA China Games 2008 will
tip-off in Guangzhou on October 15 as the Warriors
take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the first-ever NBA game played in Guangzhou. PRESS
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Warriors Announce 2008-09 Regular Season Schedule
The NBA released its 2008-09 regular season schedule on August 6, and the Warriors will tip-off the upcoming campaign at ORACLE Arena on Wednesday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. against the New Orleans Hornets. Additionally, the Warriors announced that the Club 200 Starting Five Mini-Plans will go on sale on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m. exclusively on warriors.com. PRESS
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Bob Fitzgerald Blogging From Beijing
While in Beijing to cover the 2008 Olympic Games for NBC Sports,
Warriors television broadcaster Bob Fitzgerald will periodically
check in with warriors.com to share his thoughts on his experiences
abroad, as well as provide insight on the Warriors as they prepare
for the 2008-09 season. To read the latest edition of the Fitz
Files, click
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Andris Biedrins
Community Outreach
Shortly after re-signing with the Warriors, Andris Biedrins
spent the day with some youth from the Vallejo Summer Care Program
on July 31. The 22-year-old Warriors center took the kids out
to pizza in Walnut Creek and also treated them to a movie. WATCH
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Warriors Gas Giveaway
Fueled By Kia Motors
In partnership with Kia Motors, the Warriors treated 250 cars
to $40 worth of free gasoline at a Valero station in Union City
on July 28. Warriors Legend Alvin Attles and the Warrior Girls
were among those working the pumps, which treated patrons to
free gas for more than three hours. VIEW PHOTO GALLERY |
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Warriors Re-Sign Andris Biedrins
On July 27, the Warriors announced that they have re-signed
center Andris Biedrins to a multi-year contract. Biedrins, 22,
appeared in 76 games with Golden State last season, posting
career-high averages in scoring (10.5) and rebounding (9.8).
Additionally, he led the NBA in field goal percentage (.626),
ranked 11th in rebounds and registered a career-best 27 double-doubles.
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Warriors Re-Sign Monta Ellis
On July 24, the Warriors announced that they have re-signed
guard Monta Ellis to a multi-year contract. Ellis, 22, averaged
a career-high 20.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.53
steals in 37.9 minutes in 81 games last season. He ranked 14th
in the NBA in field goal percentage (.531, 3rd among all guards),
15th in steals and 25th in scoring. PRESS
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Warriors Re-Sign Kelenna Azubuike
The Warriors matched the Clippers' offer for restricted free agent Kelenna Azubuike on July 24, meaning the guard will return to Golden State for his third season. The 24-year old Azubuike appeared in 81 games with Golden State last season, averaging career-high figures in scoring (8.1), rebounds (4.0) and minutes played (21.4).
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2008-09 Warrior
Girls Auditions
Auditions for the 2008-09 Warrior Girls started on Saturday, July 19, at Club Sport of San Ramon. More than 140 dancers tried out for the team, and only 36 advanced to the final round. On Friday, July 25th, final cuts were made and the team was officially announced on warriors.com. To see all 17 members of this year's team, and for a photo gallery of auditions, click
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Warriors Summer
League Central
Marco Belinelli, Brandan Wright and Anthony Randolph were among those
headlining the Warriors' Summer League entry, which participated
in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and the Rocky Mountain
Revue in Salt Lake City. For behind-the-scenes access to the
Warriors at Summer League, including blogs, video and audio
features and more, click
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Warriors Sign Rookie Forward Richard Hendrix
The Warriors officially signed Richard Hendrix, their 2008 second
round selection, on July 24. The 49th overall pick in the draft,
Hendrix was a first-team All-SEC performer at Alabama after
averaging 17.8 points and 10.1 rebounds during his junior season.
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Warriors Acquire
Guard Marcus Williams From New Jersey
The Warriors acquired guard Marcus Williams from the New Jersey
Nets in exchange for a conditional first round draft choice
on July 22. Williams, 22, was a member of the NBA's All-Rookie
Second Team with New Jersey following the 2006-07 campaign,
when he averaged 6.8 points and 3.3 assists in 79 games (16.6
mpg).
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Warriors Signing Of Free Agent Ronny Turiaf Finalized
The Warriors finalized their acquisition of restricted free
agent forward Ronny Turiaf on July 19. The acquisition became
official when the Los Angeles Lakers declined their right to
match the Warriors' offer for the restricted free agent by the
end of the day on July 18. Golden State had originally signed
Turiaf to the offer sheet on July 10.
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Warriors Sign First Round Pick Anthony Randolph To Contract
Anthony Randolph celebrated his 19th birthday by signing his
contract to play for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors'
first-round draft selection (#14 overall) officially joins the
club after averaging 15.6 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.26 blocks
during his one and only collegiate season at LSU. PRESS
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Warriors Sign Free Agent Corey Maggette
The Warriors made one of the biggest moves of the NBA off-season
when they signed veteran swingman Corey Maggette. One of the
game's top scorers and a relentless worker, the nine-year NBA
veteran showed on his first night with his new team that he's
bringing much more than his career averages of 16.1 points and
5.1 rebounds per game to the Warriors. PRESS
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Warriors Add Anthony Randolph
& Richard Hendrix In 2008 Draft
The Warriors had one of the most successful drafts in the entire
NBA, selecting LSU freshman Anthony Randolph in the first round
(#14 overall) and Alabama junior Richard Hendrix in the second
round (#49 overall). For full coverage of the Warriors in the
draft, including a blog, interviews with the draft picks and
video of their introductory press conference, click
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Warriors Unveil
New Reading and Learning Center
On June 6, the Warriors, in partnership with Kelly Moore Paints, unveiled a new Reading and Learning Center at El Dorado Elementary School in San Francisco. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Warriors legend Alvin Attles put the new facility to use right away by hosting a Reading Time Out for the students in attendance. For a photo gallery of the event, click here.
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Kelenna Azubuike:
On A Mission To Tanzania
Earlier this summer, Warriors swingman Kelenna Azubuike made
his first trip to Africa and took part in a summit that brought
together the world's political and business leaders to focus
attention and resources on Africa's economic and social development.
Throughout his journey, Azubuike checked in with first-hand
accounts of his experiences abroad. To read his blog, click
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Warriors Land 14th
Pick In 2008 NBA Draft
The NBA held its 24th Annual Draft Lottery on May 20 in Secaucus,
New Jersey, and the Warriors came away with the 14th selection
of the 2008 NBA Draft, as well as the 19th selection of the
second round (#49 overall). For full Draft Lottery coverage,
including interviews with Warriors Director of Player Personnel
Mitch Richmond, click
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Warriors Basketball Camp Visits
Warriors Basketball Camp has enjoyed several guest appearances from Warriors players, coaches and front-office staff. Among those visiting the camp this off-season have been Corey Maggette, Marcus Williams, Keith Smart, Sidney Moncrief and Jim Barnett. SUMMER CAMPS RECAP | VIEW PHOTO GALLERY |
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