Archive for June, 2011

Ellis Wants Team To Improve Or He Wants Out By Trade Deadline

Monta Is One Of The NBA’s Most Dynamic Scorers Monta Ellis is still all in with the Warriors and new coach Mark Jackson – for the moment. However, according to NBA.com’s David Aldridge, he wants out if the team isn’t contending by next February: During the hour-long chat Monta did make it clear that he [...]

Warriors Dial Up Thompson At No. 11; Catch Two Value Picks In Round Two

Sweet Shooting Klay NBADraft.net’s view on Klay Thomspon, SG, Washington State: Height: 6-7 Weight: 206 My Comparison: Kevin Martin Strengths: One of the top pure shooters on the college level … Prolific outside shooter with a defined role for the NBA level … Right hander who at 6’6 with long arms has good size for [...]

Jerry West Recommends Washington State Guard; Team Pursuing Suns Center?

Could Lopez Hinder Warriors From Drafting West’s Guy? “The Logo” wants Klay Thompson at 11; according to Alan Hahn from Newsday: If that is the case, there’s little to no chance Thompson slips by the Golden State Warriors at No. 11. Word is Jerry West will strongly recommend the Warriors go for Thompson, who would [...]

Klay Thompson To Be Drafted At 11; Waiting On Philly For Monta Trade?

Thompson Fits Better With Iggy Than Ellis The Washington State sharpshooter is the choice for Golden State according to The Hoops Report: The Warriors intend on drafting Thompson at No. 11 if he’s available. Even if they end up trading Monta Ellis, which I’m told isn’t as likely as some have reported (they aren’t actively [...]

Dwight Howard: A Wanted Man In The Bay Area?

NBA Defensive Player Of The Year Three-Peat “I’ve come to the mindset that the only way to win in this league and win big is defensively.” Mark Jackson is serious about bringing a defensive mentality to Golden State.  I guess he wasn’t kidding, and neither is the management of the Warriors with their latest pursuit [...]

Slam Dunk Central’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft

Faried Will Adjust Nicely To The Team’s Colors Trade With Washington: #11 for #14, #38 In Second Round (Both Picks Via Houston) # 14 Golden State Warriors, GM Scott Johnston (Warriors Gab) – Kenneth Faried, PF, Morehead State Mark Jackson will put his stamp on our organization by taking a power forward who averaged 17.3 [...]

Jackson On Ellis: Third Best Shooting Guard In The League

Mama There Goes Monta? You wonder why Monta is on the trade block…well so does his coach after his recent proclamation. It’s crystal clear that Monta Ellis’ name has been mentioned in trade rumors.  Lately, an abundance of proposed deals concerning Ellis have been talked about around the Association. Whether it’s been to Chicago (where [...]

Warriors Name Mark Jackson Head Coach

“After an extensive search and a great deal of consideration, we have come to the conclusion that Mark Jackson is the best coach for this team,” —Warriors’ General Manager Larry Riley. “We are tremendously excited about the addition of Mark Jackson as our new head coach,”  —Warriors’ Owner Joe Lacob. The NBA’s 3rd leading assists [...]