<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Golden State Warriors re-signed free agent swingman Calbert Cheaney on Wednesday. Cheaney averaged 7.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season, playing 26.2 minutes per game. The 33-year-old Cheaney, an 11-year NBA veteran, started seven games for the injury-plagued Warriors, who missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season. "We are very happy that Calbert has decided to remain a member of our team," said Chris Mullin, the Warriors' executive vice president of basketball operations. "We've made a concerted effort to surround our young core of players with solid, team-oriented veterans who can help in their development, provide leadership and help us on the court, too. Calbert fits that description perfectly."</div> Link, reported from the AP I suppose none of the summer league players impressed enough. Cal probably will get minutes behind Dunleavy again. He shot 48%, which was only a bit behind Damp for the team lead in FG%.
This is excellent news. I knew he was the best candidate so far because he has all the Mullin requirements (good teammate, good leader, a coach's player, a knack for being consistent). Remember when the guy played crazy minutes last year at the beginning of the season? 43 minutes one game. The guy is definitely in shape.
He's just what I was looking for in a back up sf. He's cheap, experienced, and can shoot. As long as Montgomery doesn't overplay him the way Musselman did (and I'm sure Mullin will make sure of that) Cheaney is an excellent back up sf. Remeber at the beginning of last year when he was playing so well that some people wanted him to start over Richardson? He can be very effective playing 10 minutes or so a night. I think that fact got lost during the course of the last season because everyone was so mad at Musselman for playing him over Dunleavy and Pietrus.
I agree that he was the best canidate, and while he's not a three point shooter, he's got a great mid-range game. He's a good defender and locker-room presence; I like it a lot. My big question, does this mean that the Warriors have all but left Dampier in the wind? I think our roster is at thirteen now, which makes me think that the chances are slim that we would take on any more guaranteed salary? I don't know if there is a trade scenario out there for draft picks or the mid to low level salary range that is going to be possible or worth the Warriors' investment.
Love the signing. I got so frustrated at the end of the last season, because many fans hated Cheaney only because he took Pietrus' mins. I thought he could go to some title contender like Spurs, but I guess he liked here, despite his role will be reduced from last year. Murphy and Cheaney are deadly from 18 fts, and he will be excellent backup swingman for us...
Alright, I'm very happy with this signing. Calbert is a veteran that can play defense and hit a perimeter shot. I'll take it.
Cheaney is a nice player who can score off the bench but I dont see how he'll fit into the warriors scheme...he really only thrives in a halfcourt setting and Im sure they want to run this year...Plus with Dunleavy, Richardson and Pietrus, where will he see minutes? Its a good signing, but doesnt really make a lotta sense...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Tripl3:</div><div class="quote_post">Cheaney is a nice player who can score off the bench but I dont see how he'll fit into the warriors scheme...he really only thrives in a halfcourt setting and Im sure they want to run this year...Plus with Dunleavy, Richardson and Pietrus, where will he see minutes? Its a good signing, but doesnt really make a lotta sense...</div> You think the Warriors will run this year? Not with Montgomery. He's a half court offensive set plays type of guy. I think he'll actually mix it up though. I mean who doesn't like under control fastbreaks and some open offense once in a while? You gotta let the players play.
Looks like the roster is set and it looks like Damp will have to sign for the MLE. I love the signing of Cheaney, he is money with the mid range J. Can these next 2 months go any slower, lets get to the preseason already
And, I failed to see why Cheaney will be a burden at running game either. It's not like he is too slow to run. There is no queston that Cheaney will see reduced role from last season. Heck, main reason for Muss' firing was because he favored Cheaney over Pietrus. But, the way Cheaney played last season, he will fit right in, and he and Pietrus will share both back up SG and SF role next year. Still, Cheaney's sigining does not provide a solid defense against SF. Sure, both Cheaney and Pietrus can defend, but they are only 6'6" or 7" at most. I guess Dunleavy has to step up to defend against taller and stronger SF, unless Biedrin becomes a sf defender, which I doubt...
I am glad they re-signed Cheaney. He is competent back up SF. And you can count on him to produce if we are missing someone as he did when Richardson was out in that game against Utah that was televised. He was actually kind of exciting to watch. He even had a few dunks.
I'm glad too with this signing. You never know whats going to happen during the season with injuries. He's a great backup for this money.
They are at least 2 deep now at every position, lets just all hope it all fits together like a big puzzle. If only one of the core can have a breakout year, this team will compete for the playoffs for sure.
Does this mean we are going to let Damp walk for nothing? I am kind of still hoping we get something for Damp...but if the only thing out there is the cr@p NY is offering, then let him walk.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting cmb628:</div><div class="quote_post">They are at least 2 deep now at every position, lets just all hope it all fits together like a big puzzle.</div> That is what we needed.
Is there anybody out there that has a sense of whether or not Atlanta would be interested in maintaining Dampiers' Bird rights? I'm trying think of any advantage there would be in them doing so, but I can't think of any. If there is, perhaps we can get a draft pick or Boris Diaw out of them?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting sactomofo:</div><div class="quote_post">I love this sigining by the Warriors. Does anyone know how long it is for or how much?</div> I couldn't find any information on it. Since the Warriors were over the cap, and Cheaney has no Bird rights, it's either for the 1.6 million dollar exception (depending on if we have it this year, you can't use it 2 consecutive years) or just for the minimum. His last contract was a minimum, 1 year contract, which for him is a bit over $1 million.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting meshgearfox:</div><div class="quote_post">Is there anybody out there that has a sense of whether or not Atlanta would be interested in maintaining Dampiers' Bird rights? I'm trying think of any advantage there would be in them doing so, but I can't think of any. If there is, perhaps we can get a draft pick or Boris Diaw out of them?</div> <font size="3"><font color="navy">Only advantage would be if they were offering a max contract... if they had his bird rights they could offer him an extra year and larger per year raise. But since they already have offered as much as they're going to it is of no advantage to them.</font></font>
