{"id":56813,"date":"2023-10-17T21:20:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T01:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=56813"},"modified":"2023-10-17T21:20:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T01:20:53","slug":"golden-state-warriors-rumors-roster-moves-green-joseph-thompson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/10\/17\/golden-state-warriors-rumors-roster-moves-green-joseph-thompson\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden State Warriors Rumors: Roster Moves, Green, Joseph &#038; Thompson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Golden State Warriors made a handful of roster moves on Tuesday. According to Anthony Slater of the Athletic, the Warriors signed free agent guards Javonte Green and Yuri Collins. Slater added that the Warriors waived<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willido02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Donovan Williams<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnsja07.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Javan Johnson,<\/strong><\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/daviske02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Kendric Davis<\/strong><\/a> to make room for the new additions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Warriors have waived Donovan Williams, Javan Johnson and Kendric Davis, per sources. They are signing Javonte Green and Yuri Collins today. All five are expected to land in Santa Cruz to open the G-League season in the organizational pipeline.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/anthonyVslater\/status\/1713959548204269864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Golden State Warriors Rumors: Roster Moves, Draymond Green, &amp; Klay Thompson<\/h2>\n<p>Green is a 30-year-old vet who has made 186 career NBA appearances. A lingering right knee problem limited Green to 32 games last year with the Chicago Bulls. Green, known for his athleticsm and defense, is a fantastic finisher around the rim but otherwise very limited offensively. He has improved as a 3-point shooter, making over 35% from beyond the arc in each of the last three seasons.<\/p>\n<p>Collins went undrafted out of Saint Louis this past June. Collins is a pass-first point guard who is very limited offensively and an outstanding defender. The six-footer did struggle in six summer league appearances for the Warriors.<\/p>\n<p>Williams saw the most action of the three players waived this preseason. The 22-year-old wing totaled seven points on 3 of 4 shooting and two rebounds in 13 minutes of action over two games. Last season, Williams played in two games for the Atlanta Hawks.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson, who went undrafted out of DePaul this year, appeared in one preseason contest and saw a tick under 10 minutes of action. The 6-6 forward tallied five points, on 2 of 4 shooting including 1 of 3 from the 3-point line, with one rebound and one assist.<\/p>\n<p>Davis, undrafted out of Memphis in 2023, put up five points on 1 of 2 shooting from the field and 1 of 1 from the 3-point line in nine minutes. The 5-11 point guard also grabbed two rebounds and doled out two assists.<\/p>\n<p>All five players are expected to start the season with the G-League&#8217;s Santa Cruz Warriors.<\/p>\n<h3>Klay Thompson Extension<\/h3>\n<p>ESPN&#8217;s Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that extension talks between the Warriors and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompkl01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Klay Thompson<\/strong> <\/a>are at a standstill.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on NBA Countdown on Sunday night, Wojnarowski said that there was a very good chance that Thompson could be a free agent next summer.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Reporting for NBA Countdown on the Klay Thompson extension talks, including ESPN analyst Bob Myers&#39; window into the negotiating stakes for the Golden State Warriors and the franchise&#39;s storied guard <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YpZaIppooU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/YpZaIppooU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn\/status\/1713734551980364057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019m told that there has been absolutely no progress on a Klay Thompson extension in Golden State, that they are still apart on years and money,\u201d\u00a0he said.\u00a0\u201cThere\u2019s a very real possibility Klay Thompson goes into free agency next summer without a deal.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Thompson, in the final year of his contract, is eligible to sign an extension until June 30. Thompson is eligible for a max extension that projects upwards of $50 million, but he will be 34 in February. Plus, he missed two-and-a-half seasons due to injury.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, Thompson did play pretty well last season. He turned in his best season since being an all-star for five straight years, from 2014 to 2019. However, Thompson is not the defender that he once was,<\/p>\n<p>Golden State also has salary concerns. \u00a0While the Warriors have regularly been willing to pay punitive luxury taxes, the creation of the second tax apron in the new CBA puts them in a more difficult spot.<\/p>\n<p>Golden State has 10 players under contract for 2024-25, totaling $172 million. This includes<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/paulch01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Chris Paul&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a> nonguaranteed ($30 million), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/looneke01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Kevin Looney<\/strong><\/a> ($8 million though only $3 million guaranteed),<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuminjo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>Jonathan Kuminga<\/strong> <\/a>($7.6 million club option), and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/moodymo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>Moses Moody<\/strong> <\/a>($5.8 million club option).<\/p>\n<p>The Warriors are almost certain to keep Looney and Kuminga, though Moody&#8217;s status is a little more up in the air. Even if the Dubs cut Paul, they would be over the salary cap, and that does not include signing Thompson.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis is a delicate negotiation,\u201d former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers said on NBA Countdown. \u201cFrom what I know and see, he (Thompson) wants to stay, and they want him to stay. Doesn\u2019t mean it will happen. But it is a test \u2026 and this is probably the first real test.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Draymond Green Status<\/h3>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nba\/story\/_\/id\/38682516\/draymond-green-miss-rest-golden-state-warriors-preseason\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESPN&#8217;s Kendra Andrews<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/greendr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Draymond Green<\/strong><\/a> will miss the Warriors final two preseason games as he still recovers from a left lateral ankle sprain. Andrews added that the news puts Green in danger of missing the Golden State&#8217;s season opener against the Phoenix Suns on October 24.<\/p>\n<p>While coach Steve Kerr said Green is considered &#8220;questionable&#8221; for the game against the Suns, he has been cleared to begin light on-court workouts since last Friday. But he has not been cleared for full-team practice or scrimmage yet. Green is slated to be reevaluated on Sunday.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I just talked to him, and he felt good in his workout today,&#8221; Kerr said after today&#8217;s practice. &#8220;He&#8217;s moving around, he&#8217;s doing some drill work on the court and by the end of the week hopefully. he is playing some 3-on-3. We&#8217;ll reevaluate at that point.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;I wouldn&#39;t put him out there Tuesday night if he hasn&#39;t played any five-on-five.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Steve Kerr shares his plan for Draymond ahead of the Warriors&#39; season opener <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OHu0Yl6O1p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/OHu0Yl6O1p<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSWarriors\/status\/1714386191142060289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/10\/01\/nba-rumors-how-the-warriors-replace-draymond-green-following-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Green<\/a> has sat out all of training camp as he suffered the injury during a pickup game at Chase Center the week before camp opened.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m a pretty fast healer &#8212; so I feel like I&#8217;m improving fast, and it&#8217;s good,&#8221; Green said on media day, three days after he sprained the ankle. &#8220;[I] didn&#8217;t quite foresee this coming into the season, but everything happens for a reason. I think I&#8217;m excited because we have a great performance team, and I&#8217;ll be in even better shape by the time &#8212; whenever that is &#8212; when I start playing.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Warriors&#8217; Other Injuries<\/h3>\n<p>Green is not the only player to sit out the entire preseason thus far. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/josepco01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cory Joseph<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcgruro01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rodney McGruder<\/strong><\/a> also have yet to suit up.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph returned to practice for the Warriors after sitting out most of camp and all three of their preseason games due to a back injury.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cory Joseph-Dario Saric two-man game <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4BUzSgzPzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/4BUzSgzPzw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DaltonJ_Johnson\/status\/1714378345558020371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area has reported that the veteran point guard may play against the Sacramento Kings tomorrow.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cory Joseph (back) is listed as questionable for tomorrow&#39;s preseason game against the Kings<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DaltonJ_Johnson\/status\/1714372804882374910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, McGruder has cleared concussion protocol and resumed full practice. But the 32-year-old wing will not play against the Kings, per Johnson.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">McGruder will not play tomorrow. The Warriors will remain cautious with his return <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ycC57M9S7N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/ycC57M9S7N<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DaltonJ_Johnson\/status\/1714384481384341826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Golden State Warriors made a handful of roster moves on Tuesday. According to Anthony Slater of the Athletic, the Warriors signed free agent guards Javonte Green and Yuri Collins. Slater added that the Warriors waived Donovan Williams, Javan Johnson, and Kendric Davis to make room for the new additions. 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