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New Update After Golden State Warriors Linked to Elite Three-Point Shooter

The Golden State Warriors were linked to a veteran NBA free agent

Joey Linn

May 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Dallas Mavericks forward Davis Bertans (44) during the first quarter of game one of the 2022 western conference finals at Chase Center.
May 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Dallas Mavericks forward Davis Bertans (44) during the first quarter of game one of the 2022 western conference finals at Chase Center. / Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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The Golden State Warriors are still looking for ways to improve their roster ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Still without an established second option, Golden State is hoping their role player additions can improve the team enough to make a playoff push in the Western Conference.

While NBA free agency has been quiet for weeks, it seems the Warriors may still be exploring the market for potential additions. In an Instagram story post from BSA Basketball CEO Arturs Kalnitis, the NBA agent shared that his client Davis Bertans will be with the Warriors ahead of this upcoming season.

“Davis Bertans will prepare for the upcoming season together with the [Golden State Warriors],” Kalnitis wrote. “Good luck in the Bay Area, DB.”

This was a vague post from Kalnitis, but it initially seemed reasonable to assume he was referencing a training camp deal for Bertans. The Warriors will host their training camp in Hawaii and play a preseason game against the LA Clippers there. 

In an update on this situation, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed some clarity:

"Dāvis Bertāns has been invited to work out for the Warriors as Golden State determines whether to extend a training camp invite to the Latvian sharpshooter, league sources tell @TheSteinLine. Rudy Gay earned a Warriors training camp invite last season after similar auditions."

Bertans spent last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets, appearing in 43 total games.

A career 39.6 percent three-point shooter, Bertans is nicknamed the “Latvian Laser” for his elite ability beyond the arc.

Still just 31 years old, Bertans is hoping to continue what has been an eight-year NBA career. Limited in his ability to do much outside of three-point shooting, it will be interesting to see if Bertans can earn a roster spot.

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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