Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors Let Jordan Crawford Become Free Agent
May 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Crawford (55) dribbles the basketball during the second quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Crawford (55) dribbles the basketball during the second quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

According to Diamond Leung of the Bay Area News Group, the Golden State Warriors did not extend a qualifying offer to guard Jordan Crawford. Therefore, Crawford will become an unrestricted free agent. NBA free agency begins tonight at 9:01 P.M. Pacific Time.

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Report: Pau Gasol to Meet with Golden State Warriors
Jan 24, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 24, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

According to a report by Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times, Pau Gasol is expected to meet with the Golden State Warriors, along with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chicago Bulls, and possibly the Los Angeles Lakers, as he searches for his next NBA team. Monte Poole confirmed the report. NBA free agency officially begins tonight at 9:01 P.M. Pacific Time.

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Andre Iguodala: “We Should Not Trade Klay Thompson.”
Oct 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates with shooting guard Andre Iguodala (9) after a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates with shooting guard Andre Iguodala (9) after a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

With the NBA Draft happening later today and trade rumors heating up, Andre Iguodala has come forward and made a statement. There have been several rumors recently about the Golden State Warriors trading for Kevin Love and including Klay Thompson in the deal, and Iguodala responded to these rumors in an interview on Sirius XM today.

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Golden State Warriors Add Alvin Gentry, Ron Adams to Coaching Staff
Mar 4, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Alvin Gentry (right) talks with NBA referee Brian Forte during the game against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 4, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Alvin Gentry (right) talks with NBA referee Brian Forte during the game against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors have added two experienced assistant coaches to Steve Kerr’s coaching staff.

On Thursday, the Warriors agreed to a three-year contract with Alvin Gentry to become Kerr’s associate head coach. Gentry was the associate head coach for the Los Angeles Clippers last season. He has more than 30 years of coaching experience, and he even served as a head coach for many NBA teams such as the Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, the Clippers, and the Phoenix Suns.

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Should the Golden State Warriors Give Up Klay Thompson for Kevin Love?
Apr 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) heads down court after a 3-point basket in the second half of game one of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Warriors won 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) heads down court after a 3-point basket in the second half of game one of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Warriors won 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors have made it clear to the NBA that they will make bold moves and do whatever they can to put themselves in the best position to contend for a title next season. The Warriors could make a big, bold move if they pull off a trade for Kevin Love.

They have been linked to Love in trade rumors for the whole offseason. Originally, there were rumors of the Warriors sending David Lee and Harrison Barnes to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Love, but according to ESPN, the Warriors are now willing to include Klay Thompson in a trade for Love.

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Golden State Warriors: How Harrison Barnes Can Improve in the Offseason
Apr 16, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Warriors won 116-112. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 16, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Warriors won 116-112. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Harrison Barnes was quite the conundrum for the Golden State Warriors last season. After an impressive display of talent and confidence in the 2013 NBA Playoffs, Barnes had a disappointing season in 2014. Barnes is just 22, but his sophomore slump has led to an influx of harsh critiques and trade rumors.

In his rookie season in 2012-2013, Barnes was the starting small forward for the Warriors. Entering his sophomore season in 2013-2014, Barnes’ starting spot was given to Andre Iguodala. For the first time since his freshman year of high school, Barnes had to come off the bench. This proved to be a significant adjustment for Barnes.

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