Golden state warriors news now
Here are the latest news and updates from the Golden State Warriors:
Recent News
- The Warriors have signed forward Nemanja Bjelica to a one-year deal, according to ESPN. Bjelica, a 6-foot-10 forward, has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers in his NBA career.
- The Warriors have also signed guard Nico Mannion to a two-way contract, according to The Athletic. Mannion, a 6-foot-3 guard, played for the Arizona Wildcats in college and was drafted by the Warriors in the second round of the 2020 NBA draft.
- The Warriors have waived forward Omri Casspi, according to ESPN. Casspi, a 6-foot-9 forward, played for the Warriors last season and averaged 6.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Injury Updates
- Stephen Curry is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his broken hand, according to ESPN. Curry suffered the injury during the offseason and is expected to be out for several weeks.
- Klay Thompson is also expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his torn ACL, according to ESPN. Thompson suffered the injury during the 2019 NBA Finals and is expected to be out for several months.
Roster Moves
- The Warriors have signed forward Willie Cauley-Stein to a one-year deal, according to ESPN. Cauley-Stein, a 7-foot center, has played for the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans in his NBA career.
- The Warriors have also signed guard Ky Bowman to a two-way contract, according to The Athletic. Bowman, a 6-foot-1 guard, played for the Boston Celtics last season and averaged 4.3 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.
Schedule
- The Warriors will open their 2020-21 season on December 23 against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN.
- The Warriors will play their first 11 games on the road, including a stretch of 7 games in 11 days from January 4-14, according to ESPN.
Other News
- The Warriors have announced that they will be hosting a virtual fan festival on December 12, according to ESPN. The festival will feature appearances by Warriors players and staff, as well as interactive games and activities.
- The Warriors have also announced that they will be partnering with the NBA to host a series of community events in the Bay Area, according to ESPN. The events will include basketball clinics, health fairs, and other activities designed to promote health and wellness in the community.