The Warriors reduced their training camp roster to 18 today by waiving Elgin Cook and Scott Wood, the team announced in a press release.
Both players received $50K guarantees to come to camp, and both were considered long shots to make Golden State’s talent-laden roster. They may get a chance to prove themselves with the Warriors’ D-League affiliate in Santa Cruz.
Cook signed with Golden State in September after being undrafted out of Oregon. A 6’6″ small forward, he averaged 14.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game as a senior with the Ducks, and played for the Kings’ team in summer league.
Wood, 26, left North Carolina State in 2013 has played in Spain the past three seasons. Also a 6’6″ small forward, Wood was part of the Clippers’ summer league team in 2013 and 2014.
Both played in two preseason games with the Warriors, with Cook scoring four points in 18 minutes and Wood registering three points in 12 minutes.
Scott Wood was the best player on the roster. They are making a terrible mistake.
Lol!
No surprises here with this roster move. Really hope to get one or both of these guys in Santa Cruz this season.