Andris Biedrins News

At the beginning of the 2011-12 NBA season new head coach Mark Jackson proclaimed the goal of the Golden State Warriors was to make the playoffs and anything else would be a disappointment.

The city of San Francisco equals winning. At least that's what the Golden State Warriors ownership believes, as the team's brass announced its intention to relocate the franchise to San Francisco.

The Golden State Warriors will be looking to solidify their small forward slot and add depth this summer, and there are quite a few good names available who will be restricted free agents.

The big news in the Bay Area today is the Golden State Warriors' plan to build an arena on Piers 30-32. However, for every local fretting about the free throw percentages of Andris Biedrins and the legacy of Chris Gatling, there was another worrying about the future of longtime Pier 30 resident Red's Java House .

The Warriors aren't so much rebuilding as reshaping their team. They traded Monta Ellis for Andrew Bogut , then shut down the pair for the season to tank out and try and keep their pick.

It's been five years since Baron Davis and the "We Believe" Warriors captured the hearts of Bay Area fans.

What a season for the Golden State Warriors , one that started out with hope and optimism featured struggling performances, injuries, trade rumors and displeasure of team ownership.

Whether you love the on-court product or hate it, the NBA has proven time and time again what many hate to admit: the sport of basketball is just as much a business as it is an athletic display.