AUGUST 1: The Warriors have issued a press release officially announcing their new deal with McGee.
JULY 27: The Warriors have reached an agreement with JaVale McGee to bring the center back to Golden State, Chris Haynes of ESPN.com reports. The deal will be for one season, though the salary details have not yet trickled out.
Retaining McGee will likely be the franchise’s last significant move after it was able to bring back nearly every piece of its latest championship team. Golden State now has 15 players with guaranteed deals on the books.
McGee excelled as a role player for the Warriors last season, shooting a career-best 65.2% from the field and sporting an electric 25.2 player efficiency rating. In addition to Golden State, the center spent time in Denver, Philadelphia, and Dallas since being selected by Washington with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2008 draft.
While McGee could earn up to 120% of the minimum salary via his Non-Bird rights, another minimum deal appears likely. It won’t come cheap for the Warriors, who are deep into tax territory and will pay at least $2.50 per dollar in tax penalties on McGee’s new deal.
Incredible, everyone but Clark & Barnes coming back.
Roster full at 15 w/12 returnees
-Ian Clark -> Nick Young
-Matt Barnes -> Omri Casspi
-James McAdoo -> Jordan Bell
(From Haynes)
I am so sorry. I got that from Anthony Slater. My apologies.
Those are straight upgrades, scary…
Well I’ll take that trade off of Clark and Barnes for Young and Casspi
He is the glue that keeps their team together. The most important piece.
Alright more shaqtin the fool, can’t wait!
Lmaoo true we cant have shaqin a fool without javale mcgee
Thank God. After playing for them for 2 seasons they should retain his Bird rights (early bird rights)
But Mcgee will have 10+ years expierience so he’ll be eligible for the Supermax and other teams could elect to bid for his services (Jk)
All kidding aside, I’m glad he’s back! His career went from being in jeopardy to essential bench player for championship team. Goo Mcgee!
Ignore Shaq, he’s a hater, (equivalent of Charles Barkley when he talks about the Knicks)
Yes yes yes !!!!! McGee rocks!!!!
The Warriors won the championship easily and have significantly improved their bench for the coming year. That’s team building at its best!
Imagine the Warriors getting Greg Monroe or a solid center, I mean if you were a center why wouldn’t you want to play for the Warriors, even if you do get paid less
Exactly, Zaza is awful and they could and should have found an upgrade.
(In Shaq voice) JAVALE MCGEE
McGee! Love it!
The warriors should have McGee start over ZaZa
Why does nobody want to pluck players away from GSW? Obviously they’re good, and it makes it harder to stop them!