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The Golden State Warriors start up a five-game road trip against Eastern Conference opponents with tonight's matchup against the Indiana Pacers from Conseco Fieldhouse.

Posted by John Paulsen Yahoo! Sports reports that the Warriors are "more committed than ever" in moving their disgruntled swingman, but can they find a buyer? First things first: the 31-year-old has three years and more than $27 million remaining on his contract after this season.

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Two struggling teams hit the hardwood in Oakland Monday when the Golden State Warriors play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Over on ESPN.com Chris Broussard details a telephone tantrum courtesy of Stephen Jackson's agent Mark Stevens who seems to be all about killing his client's trade value.

It appears center Andris Biedrins is going to miss more time. He returned to the lineup Sunday, which probably wasn't a good idea.

Warriors rookie guard Stephen Curry is used to attention. He's been in the spotlight since his sophomore season at Davidson College, and the fanfare has followed him into the pro ranks.

Trailing 63-47 and hearing boos from an Oracle Arena crowd of 18,788 early in the third quarter, coach Don Nelson turned to Anthony Randolph and Anthony Morrow.

Anthony Morrow and Monta Ellis each scored 24 points Wednesday to help the Golden State Warriors beat Memphis 113-105 for their first win of the season.

According to Marc Stein of ESPN.com, a Bobcats trade for Golden State's Stephen Jackson is a possibility .

TV, radio: Fox Sports Tennessee, WRBO-FM Records: Grizzlies, 1-3; Warriors 0-2. Lineups Grizzlies: Mike Conley, 6-1, O.J. Mayo, 6-4, Rudy Gay, 6-8, Zach Randolph, 6-9, Marc Gasol, 7-1. Warriors: Stephen Curry, 6-3, Monta Ellis, 6-3, Stephen Jackson, 6-8, Anthony Randolph, 6-11, Andris Beidrins, 7-0. Inside the Numbers Griz center Marc Gasol is ...

If defense is mostly desire, as many a coach has said, then it seems Warriors guard Monta Ellis is on his way to becoming a good defender.

The estimated 4,000 in attendance for Monday's open-to-the-public practice at Oracle Arena got a preview of a rotation Warriors fans might see often this season.

An MRI revealed no damage in Warriors backup center Ronny Turiaf's left knee, but he is out with a sprain.

Wednesday's 109-107 win over the Clippers was the true season opener, but the Suns will get their first chance to shine in front of their home crowd tonight at US Airways Center.

The roller-coaster career of Anthony Randolph took an upswing Friday. After playing just 10 minutes coming off the bench in the season opener Wednesday, the Warriors second-year forward found himself in the starting lineup against Phoenix at US Airways Center.

"He just wanted to pass the ball and make everyone happy, so he was half the player I thought he could become," Nelson said.

I'll admit it: I wanted Stephen Curry to play well last night. Not because I like the way he plays , or because of fond memories of his dad , or even because -- full disclosure -- I grew up a Warriors fan.

With rumors again swirling that the Warriors might grant Stephen Jackson his trade request, the sold-out, opening-night crowd had a power struggle in how to deal with the swingman Wednesday.

Luis Scola scored 15 of his 21 points in the third quarter and grabbed 11 rebounds, Aaron Brooks had 18 points and 12 assists, and the Houston Rockets held off Golden State and spoiled the Warriors' season opener with a 108-107 victory Wednesday night.