Oh, those Golden State Warriors. It’s not as splashy as their DeMarcus Cousins’ signing, but the two-time defending NBA champions have another move in mind that will make them an even stronger choice for their fourth title in five years.
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ESPN reports that forward Jonas Jerebko intends to sign with the Warriors on Tuesday (AEST) if he clears waivers. The Jazz waived the 6-10 forward Sunday.
He will become a free agent Tuesday if no team signs him and guarantees his $4.2 million salary. Like Cousins, Jerebko would sign a one-year contract with Golden State.
Forward Jonas Jerebko plans to sign with the Golden State Warriors upon clearing waivers on Monday, league sources tell ESPN. Jerebko has a $4.2M salary that would need to be guaranteed if he's claimed.
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Jerebko, 31, would provide even more firepower to the Warriors’ already deep bench, and his 3-point accuracy (41.4 percent last season) would make him a perfect fit in Golden State’s offense.
An eight-year NBA veteran, Jerebko can sign a veteran minimum deal with the Warriors, ESPN reported. He averaged 5.8 points per game last season, slightly below his career average of 6.2. He is a career 36.3 percent shooter from 3-point range.