Another member of the Golden State Warriors dynasty is on his way out of the Bay Area, with the team waiving veteran guard Shaun Livingston, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sources: Warriors are waiving guard Shaun Livingston, who is guaranteed $2M of his $7.7M salary for season. Livingston, 33, is determined to continue playing and becomes one more valuable free agent candidate for contenders. He’s won three NBA titles and reached five Finals.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 10, 2019
The 33-year-old was due to make $7.7 million this season, with $2 million of that guaranteed.
According to The Athletic's Anthony Slater, the Warriors will stretch the remainig salary over the next three seasons, making it a $666,000 annual cap hit for three years.
Source: Warriors will stretch Shaun Livingston’s remaining $2 million, so it’ll cost them $666K (plus taxes) each of next three seasons.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) July 10, 2019
After an impressive five year run with the Warriors, resulting in five trips to the NBA Finals and three championships, Livinsgton is 'determined to continue playing' per Wojnarowski and could provide a steadying hand off the bench and a strong locker room presence for a contending team.
Livingston appeared in 64 games off the bench last season, averaging 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 15.1 minutes per game.
Over his 17-year career, Livingston has played for 10 teams after being drafted no. 4 overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2004.
