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Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:52 am EDT

Warriors' Jackson could have new deal by start of season

By Joe Zedalis

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When the Golden State Warriors open the new season a week from today, Stephen Jackson hopes to have a new contract in hand. Jackson said Tuesday that extension talks with Warriors President Robert Rowell were progressing smoothly and believes it's a matter of when — not if — the two sides reach an agreement.

The Warriors' captain, who is signed through next season, is seeking the maximum allowed under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, which limits the number of years and annual pay raises that can be added to an existing deal.

If Jackson signs an extension this season, the most he can receive is three years at $28 million. If he waits until next season, he can add four years at $39 million.

Jackson is scheduled to make $7.14 million this season and $7.65 million next season to round out the six-year, $39 million contract his former agent, Dan Fegan, negotiated in 2005.

After splitting with Fegan about a year ago, Jackson is handling his own talks this time.

Source: San Francisco ChronicleNew Window

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  1. Bronco Hater
    1. Posted by Bronco Hater Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    His own agent...good idea will save him a butt load of cash.
  2. Ryan R
    2. Posted by Ryan R Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    How do yo make a guy who is know for causing problems on and off the court your team captain? This guy is a known crack user and he has a criminal record......Captain of a NBA Team???
  3. pogi
    3. Posted by pogi Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:50 pm EDT

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    We like him, he bring leadership and veteran to the team.... WE BELIEVE!!!! GO WARRIORS!
  4. jano
    4. Posted by jano Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    nice. i thought he was a little underpaid based on what he brings to the organization. other guys make way more & do nothing.
  5. AVHS Dad
    5. Posted by AVHS Dad Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Yeah, he had problems in Indiana.
    He turned things around in Oakland.
    Stephen, welcome to Oakland!
    GO WARRIORS!!!
  6. blazed
    6. Posted by blazed Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:49 pm EDT

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    Wow, #2, you're an idiot. He's a known crack user? Since coming to Oakland, he's done nothing, but good. He even won an awards for being involved in the community. It's obviously Indiana that's causing the problems.
  7. ME
    7. Posted by ME Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    That's good...STeven Jackson may be our most valuable player...I mean the turnaround from the start the warriors had after he came back from suspension speaks for itself..Because he plays with intensity he's leading by example and lights fires under teamates helping them to elevate their game play their hardest.....With the warriors giving him a new contract they are validating his efforts and showing him respect/appreciation for what he brings....He will notice that ....He is no the type to now sit back and relax..he will continue to give 100% if not more because of his loyalty, he is loyal to a fault sometimes, see"Stephon would be a good fit" or the detroit thing...but in this case and many more it is a postive......When he was named a captain last year he took it to heart and really placed a value on the title which was refreshing...Captain Jack , hopefully will continue to guide the warriors through the the rough and tumble western conference
  8. OzFraud
    8. Posted by OzFraud Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:43 pm EDT

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    Ryan R, Suck it. Or better yet, Blow it!
  9. DAN
    9. Posted by DAN Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    Ryan r shut up!!! you must have been under a rock all last season you dumb@$$.
  10. DAN
    10. Posted by DAN Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    Go warriors!!! they will make the playoff!!!
    clippers suck!!!!
  11. A Yahoo! User
    11. Posted by A Yahoo! User Wed Oct 22, 2008 2:26 pm EDT

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    Im glad to see him makin the change from a trouble maker on teams to a leader. I like steven jackson he has a good game, he can shoot inside and out rebound he has a al around game. something that team needs being that they big man cant do much
  12. Raul A
    12. Posted by Raul A Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:29 pm EDT

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    Steph deserves it good job warriors way to recognize the talent, and keep the moral in looker room positive and getting players paid, sorry to see baron go but, can't wait to see what a healthy monta ellis run this team... GO WARRIORS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Joel W
    13. Posted by Joel W Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    Ryan R is a hater- Stacked jack is a leader on our squad and will show why it was ok to let boom Dizzle walk- Warriors+jackson= Playoffs
  14. NickGJ
    14. Posted by NickGJ Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:37 pm EDT

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    do ya want starbury or not
  15. Chris M (2009 NBA CHAMPION LAKERS!)
    15. Posted by Chris M (2009 NBA CHAMPION LAKERS!) Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    maybe they are resigning him to trade him. they are better off with him though. i'm still wondering why they signed maggette. he's not a shooting guard and he'll get burned repeatedly all year if nellie plays him there. jackson is a great defender. the warroirs are a legitimate big man and shooting guard away from being contenders. otherwise, they'll be competing for the 8th spot again.
  16. Marc M
    16. Posted by Marc M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    Trade him and Tauriaf to the Knicks for Marbury and Curry. A back court of Starbury and Ellis would be tight. You also get a banger in Curry (where the Knicks might release and both their contracts).
    Marbury
    Monta Ellis
    Magette
    Harrington
    Biehdrins/Curry
  17. Paul H
    17. Posted by Paul H Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:33 pm EDT

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    marbury would be a good fit in don nelson's uptempo style ... i say trade harrington who is not consistant (kind of like dunleavy). ryan r you're an idiot . Go WARRIORS!!!!
  18. WARRIOR DIE-HARD
    18. Posted by WARRIOR DIE-HARD Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:57 pm EDT

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    Hey ryan (r)etard the only person smoking crack is u . congrats to u jackson well earned, now be the captain we know u can be and hold the fort till ellis gets health to give u a hand to the playoff's. we have a great new cast of hungry players now to work with (key words : hungry players) playoff hungry players 4 u to lead go warriors !
  19. B-ball loco
    19. Posted by B-ball loco Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:20 pm EDT

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    Mark M, you're nuts! That lineup sucks. SJack is the best player on the Ws even when Ellis gets back. His D makes the difference. SIGN HIM UP. It would be a bargain. He deserved All-Star status last year and I hope he gets it this year. Vote every day for him everybody!
  20. the stache
    20. Posted by the stache Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    Ryan R, you dont know S$*%.
  21. Dino M
    21. Posted by Dino M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:43 pm EDT

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    Trade for Marbury and Curry? That would be suicide for a young team with a good nucleus. We've got scorers. We need someone to distribute the ball and play hard nosed D(they may have it already with undrafted free agent Nelson). I think people are making too big of a deal about the point guard situation. The Warrior will have at least 4 guys on the court at all times that can handle the ball....The focus should be locking up Captain Jack and on signing Mully to keep running the team.......Go Warriors!
  22. rocky63215
    22. Posted by rocky63215 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:47 pm EDT

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    Hey Ryan R maybe you should read this before making such a stupid statement about Jackson.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/69297-kelly-dwyer-strikes-out-with-stephen-jackson-criticism
  23. renoconnoisseur
    23. Posted by renoconnoisseur Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:16 pm EDT

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    I have seen some dumb stuff, but trade for marbury and curry? that is asanine. We just got turiaf, a hard worker and a good citizen, why would we trade for those two pieces of ny trash? I wouldnt sign "star"bury to the veterans minimum, and dont you know what the eddy curry line is? a measurement of ineptitude (go to dictionary.com ryan r) I like captain jacks energy, but I cant say he is worth a max deal. They signed maggete to save face for losing baron, his d sucks, but if he gets 32 shots he will put up 22 pts a game. It will be very tough for them to get to the playoffs, and owners arent extending mully or nelly. I dont like the sound of that. They will be fun to watch, but ultimatley, not champions.
  24. razzle dazzle
    24. Posted by razzle dazzle Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    Mark M, that would be a terrible lineup.
  25. Eric R
    25. Posted by Eric R Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:50 pm EDT

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    @ Ryan R (#2 post)
    Hate much?

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