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New York Knicks introduced Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike on Monday
The New York Knicks introduced new players Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike on Monday.

Knicks introduce new additions (AP)
Enough talk about the salary cap. The New York Knicks think they can win now. New York introduced new additions Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike and Ronny Turiaf on Monday. Not quite the same as showing off LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. But combined with the Knicks' one big free-agent acquisition, Amare Stoudemire, team president Donnie Walsh insists this group is...

Agent: Lee to Warriors in sign-and-trade (AP)
David Lee is headed from the New York Knicks to the Golden State Warriors in a sign-and-trade deal, the All-Star forward's agent said Thursday. Mark Bartelstein said Lee will get a six-year, $80 million contract. The Knicks will receive forwards Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike and Ronny Turiaf.

Golden State Warriors guard Azubuike has surgery on right knee
Golden State Warriors guard Kelenna Azubuike has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, needed because of his patella tendinitis condition.

Kelenna Azubuike of Golden State Warriors exercises contract option for 2010-11
Golden State Warriors guard Kelenna Azubuike has exercised the player option in his contract for the 2010-11 season.

Warriors G Azubuike exercises option (AP)
Golden State Warriors guard Kelenna Azubuike has exercised the player option in his contract for the 2010-11 season. The team announced the decision Tuesday. The 26-year-old Azubuike appeared in only nine games this past season before being sidelined with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee. He averaged 13.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Golden State Warriors' Kelenna Azubuike to have surgery on knee
Warriors swingman Kelenna Azubuike will undergo surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon in his left knee.

Knicks now 1-9 for worst 10-game start (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 23 points, three other players had 22, and the Golden State Warriors sent the New York Knicks to the worst 10-game start in franchise history with a 121-107 victory Friday night. Monta Ellis, Kelenna Azubuike and Corey Maggette all had 22 for the Warriors, who easily improved to 1-1 on a five-game Eastern Conference road trip by shooting 58 percent from the field.

Warriors spoil Lakers' Forum return
Monta Ellis scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors ruined the Los Angeles Lakers return to the "Fabulous" Forum with a 110-91 preseason victory Friday night. Kelenna Azubuike and Anthony Randolph both added 18 points and Andris Biedrins had 12 rebounds as the Warriors grabbed an early lead and never relinquished it.

Warriors spoil Lakers' return to Forum (AP)

Monta Ellis scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors ruined the Los Angeles Lakers return to the "Fabulous" Forum with a 110-91 preseason victory Friday night. Kelenna Azubuike and Anthony Randolph both added 18 points and Andris Biedrins had 12 rebounds as the Warriors grabbed an early lead and never relinquished it.

Morrow, Azubuike lead Warriors by Clips (AP)

Anthony Morrow scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Kelenna Azubuike added 19 points and 10 rebounds and Corey Maggette had 18 for the Warriors. Stephen Jackson scored 11 and Anthony Rudolph added 10.

Jackson's 30 get Warriors by Raptors (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 30 points, Marco Belinelli added 23 and the Golden State Warriors held off the road-weary Toronto Raptors for a 117-111 victory on Monday night. Kelenna Azubuike scored 18 points while Belinelli hit five 3-pointers for the Warriors, who won for just the third time in 11 games. Golden State had just enough fourth-quarter offense to stop the Raptors, who finished a tough...

McGrady returns, leads Rockets to win (AP)

Tracy McGrady just missed a triple-double in his return to the court, Yao Ming had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 119-108 Friday night. McGrady, who missed the last seven games with soreness in his left knee, had 24 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Rockets improved to 15-8, their best record after 23 games since the 1996-97 team started...

Cavs match team's best home start at 9-0 (AP)

LeBron James scored 23 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas added a season-high 21, and the Cleveland Cavaliers matched their best home start in franchise history with a 112-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Cleveland (13-3) has won 12 of 13 and is a league-best 9-0 at home, equaling its top home start, first set in 1976-77 and repeated in 1991-92.

Celts rally from 14 down to top Warriors (AP)

Ray Allen scored 25 points, Rajon Rondo had a season-high 22 and the Boston Celtics overcame a 14-point, third-quarter deficit in a 119-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Paul Pierce had 21 points, six rebounds and five assists. Kevin Garnett added 21 points and 13 rebounds for Boston, which won its sixth consecutive game.

Bogut leads Bucks by Warriors in China (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored 18 points and Luke Ridnour added 16 Wednesday night, leading the Milwaukee Bucks past the Golden State Warriors 98-94 in an NBA exhibition game. Milwaukee trailed most of the night but Bogut took control in the second half with 13 points. Kelenna Azubuike led the Warriors with 24 points while Corey Maggette added 16.

Blazers' Oden has 14 points, 9 rebounds (AP)

Kelenna Azubuike scored 18 points, all in the second half, and Brandan Wright added 16 points and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 110-95 Wednesday night. Portland center Greg Oden, the first pick of the 2007 draft, scored 14 points and pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.

Warriors match Clippers' offer sheet to Azubuike
Kelenna Azubuike will return to the Warriors after the club matched the Clippers' three-year, $9 million contract offer for the shooting guard on Thursday.

Warriors match Clippers' offer to Azubuike
Kelenna Azubuike will return to the Golden State Warriors after the club matched the Los Angeles Clippers' three-year, $9 million contract offer for the shooting guard on Thursday. Azubuike averaged 8.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 81 games last season with the Warriors, who signed the former Kentucky guard out of the NBA Developmental League in January 2007.

Warriors match offer, keep G Azubuike (AP)
Kelenna Azubuike will return to the Golden State Warriors after the club matched the Los Angeles Clippers' three-year, $9 million contract offer for the shooting guard on Thursday. Azubuike averaged 8.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 81 games last season with the Warriors, who signed the former Kentucky guard out of the NBA Developmental League in January 2007.

Clips sign Warriors' Azubuike to offer sheet
The Los Angeles Clippers continued their busy offseason Thursday, signing restricted free agent swing man Kelenna Azubuike to an offer sheet. Terms were not announced. The 24-year-old Azubuike, who played at Kentucky, averaged 8.5 points and 21.4 minutes while playing 81 games for the Golden State Warriors last season. The Warriors have seven days to match once they receive a copy. Azubuike, who averaged 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.

Sources: Clips sign Azubuike to $9M offer sheet
The Los Angeles Clippers have identified the latest target in their recovery from the free-agent loss of Elton Brand by agreeing to terms on an offer sheet with restricted free agent Kelenna Azubuike of the Golden State Warriors.

Clippers sign Azubuike to offer sheet (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers continued their busy offseason Thursday, signing restricted free agent swing man Kelenna Azubuike to an offer sheet. The 24-year-old Azubuike, who played at Kentucky, averaged 8.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 21.4 minutes while playing 81 games for the Golden State Warriors last season.

Clips sign Azubuike to offer sheet; Warriors' move now
The Los Angeles Clippers continued their busy offseason Thursday, signing restricted free agent swing man Kelenna Azubuike to an offer sheet. Terms were not announced. The 24-year-old Azubuike, who played at Kentucky, averaged 8.5 points and 21.4 minutes while playing 81 games for the Golden State Warriors last season. The Warriors have seven days to match once they receive a copy. Azubuike, who averaged 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.

Biedrins powers Warriors past Grizzlies (AP)

Andris Biedrins had 21 points and 17 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors climbed within a half-game of eighth place in the Western Conference with a 117-86 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Golden State, which snapped a two-game losing streak, had six players in double figures. Monta Ellis scored 19 points, while Kelenna Azubuike added 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Warriors beat Mavs to create 3-way tie (AP)

The Golden State Warriors ruined Dallas' season a year ago by knocking the Mavericks out of the playoffs in a shocking first-round upset. This year, the Warriors could keep the Mavericks out of the postseason all together. Monta Ellis scored 30 points and Kelenna Azubuike hit two clutch shots down the stretch to help the Warriors beat the Mavericks 114-104 Sunday night to create a three-way tie...

Azubuike's 3 lifts Warriors to OT win (AP)

Kelenna Azubuike made a 3-pointer from the left corner with 6.1 seconds left in overtime, giving the Golden State Warriors a 100-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The 76ers had one last chance after Azubuike's basket, but Louis Williams lost his footing in the lane and turned the ball over.

Playing the Waiver Wire: Golden (State) boy
Our Sergio Gonzalez addresses the surprising start by Golden State's Kelenna Azubuike and more in his latest Playing the Waiver Wire.

Playing the Waiver Wire: Golden (State) boy
Our Sergio Gonzalez addresses the surprising start by Golden State's Kelenna Azubuike and more in his latest Playing the Waiver Wire.

Warriors complete 2-game sweep of Lakers (AP)

Kelenna Azubuike scored 22 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-106 on Thursday night, completing a sweep of the teams' two-game exhibition series. Marco Belinelli had 18 points, Mickael Pietrus added 17 and Troy Hudson 16 for Golden State, which beat Los Angeles 111-110 on Tuesday night.

Hudson helps Warriors hold off Lakers (AP)

Troy Hudson hit a jumper with less than 1 second to play to lift the Golden State Warriors to a 111-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in the teams' preseason opener. The Lakers' ensuing inbound pass was deflected by Golden State's Austin Croshere. Kelenna Azubuike scored 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field and 7-for-11 from the free-throw line for the Warriors.

Hudson leads Warriors to win over Lakers (AP)

Troy Hudson hit a 3-pointer with less than 1 second to play to lift the Golden State Warriors to a 111-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in the teams' preseason opener. The Lakers' ensuing inbound pass was deflected by Golden State's Austin Croshere. Kelenna Azubuike scored 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field and 7-for-11 from the free-throw line for the Warriors.

Kelenna Azubuike, G/F - GS
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