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The Golden State Warriors' trade of Stephen Jackson to the Charlotte Bobcats marks a successful move in what has been a string ofáintelligent plays by Warriors management.á
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Since Larry Riley was named general manager in May, he has traded away Jamal Crawford's contract and atrocious defense, traded away Marco Belinelli (TBD if this was a good move), drafted the talented young Stephen Curry, and now has freed the Bay Area of Stephen Jackson.
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This deal amounts to massive salary cap relief from what was going to be a roster-suffocating three-year, $28 million extension for Jackson that would kick in after this season.á
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In return foráJackson and Acie Law,áthe Warriors willá receive Raja Bell, who has an expiring cont ...
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The Golden State Warriors Played it Smart By Getting Rid of Stephen Jackson
Posted: 16th November 2009 by Simon B. in NBAComments Off on The Golden State Warriors Played it Smart By Getting Rid of Stephen Jackson