Inside the Warriors

Warriors Error Isn’t In Leaving, But Lacking Compassion for Die-Hard Oakland Fans

Marcus Thompson — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:31:34 +0000

My wife is always on me about this. When I know I’m right, I’m so concerned about expressing my rightness that I forget a critical element — how I say it. After a day of digesting the Warriors’ pending move to San Francisco, after listening to Oaklanders and East Bay die-hards lament their team’s departure, [...]

For Mitty High Star Drew Gordon Looking to Remind People Who He Is

Marcus Thompson — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:17:13 +0000

Drew Gordon is actually in a pretty good position, if you ask him. Sure, he never lived up to the hype from his days as an McDonald’s All-American out of Archbishop Mitty High. Sure, he’s pegged as an early-second round pick who’s a few bad workouts from not hearing his name called June 28. But [...]

NBA Commissioner David Stern Believes Warriors New San Francisco Arena Will Get Done

Marcus Thompson — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:19:23 +0000

They promised a championship to a franchise that hasn’t won a title since 1975. They promised playoffs just before the conclusion of a 36-win season. Tuesday, standing on a dilapidated slab of pier — decorated by blue carpet, fancy tables and a picturesque backdrop — the Warriors promised to build the NBA’s version of the [...]

Live chat on Warriors’ move to San Francisco, today at 12:30 p.m.

Jon Becker — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:28:17 +0000

Join Marcus Thompson II for a Warriors live chat today at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the Warriors’ planned move to San Francisco. Live chat: Golden State Warriors move to San Francisco, Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.

SOURCES: Warriors to Unveil Plans for S.F. Arena on Tuesday

Marcus Thompson — Tue, 22 May 2012 03:36:36 +0000

The press conference to announce the Warriors’ intentions to move to San Francisco is set for Tuesday at the site of the planned location, according to multiple sources. One of the sources, who is scheduled to attend, said at least four of the 11 city officials who signed a letter supporting the Warriors’ plans for [...]

Oakland’s Jared Cunningham Gets Best of Cal’s Jorge Gutierrez at Warriors Draft Workout

Marcus Thompson — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:52:20 +0000

It wasn’t the first dance between Cal’s Jorge Gutierrez and Oakland’s own Jared Cunningham out of Oregon State. But it was the first time the two matched up on such a stage – under the watchful eyes of an NBA front office. Both served as the guards at the Warriors’ six-man workout of draft prospects [...]

Report: Warriors Reach Deal for New Arena in SF

Marcus Thompson — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:48:45 +0000

The Warriors didn’t confirm or deny reports they have agreed to a deal for a new arena inSan Franciscoin 2017. Instead, Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob—and team spokesman Raymond Ridder—settled for an ambiguous statement: “We are not prepared to make any announcements at this time.” But Sunday, Mercury News fan blogger Adam Lauridsen broke the news [...]

Kirk Lacob Promoted to Assistant General Manager

Marcus Thompson — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:36:57 +0000

The Warriors announced Monday the team has promoted Kirk Lacob, son of co-owner Joe Lacob, to assistant general manager. Lacob, formerly the director of basketball operations, will answer to general manager Bob Myers. The Warriors’ front office had a vacancy when Myers was promoted to general manager last month and former general manager Larry Riley [...]

Warriors’ SG Klay Thompson Invited to Team USA Select Squad

Marcus Thompson — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:25:52 +0000

Warriors rookie SG Klay Thompson will be playing in Las Vegas this summer. But likely instead of breaking a sweat against NBA upstarts and hopefuls, Thompson will spend a week honing his game against Team USA. A league source confirmed Klay Thompson was indeed invited to play for Team USA’s select squad, which will help [...]

Warriors Assistant Michael Malone to Interview with Charlotte

Marcus Thompson — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:54:36 +0000

Multiple sources confirm they have granted Charlotte permission to interview assistant coach Michael Malone for their head coaching vacancy. Yahoo! Sports first reported the Bobcats will interview Malone on Tuesday. Malone, considered one of the NBA’s top assistant coaches, was expected to be a hot commodity this offseason. Malone is under contract for two more [...]