[h1]Warriors' Davis indicates he will not be free agent[/h1] [h3]By Scott Howard-Cooper -[/h3]
Published 12:00 am PST Wednesday, November 14, 2007
OAKLAND -- Baron Davis gave the strongest indication yet Tuesday that he will not exercise an option to become a free agent after the season, a welcome development for the Golden State Warriors even as he expressed great disappointment at not getting an extension after leading the electric playoff run last spring.
"I don't think so," Davis told The Bee when asked if he plans to opt out of his contract in the summer of 2008. "I don't think that's going to be an issue. I've got two years. Opting out, I'll figure it out when the season's over, but I doubt it."
The star point guard had pushed for an extension just after the playoffs last season, in hopes of securing a package beyond the current deal that runs through 2008-09.
Team officials declined, saying they wanted to retain salary cap flexibility with a roster filled with free agents-to-be undoubtedly weary of Davis' history of injuries.
"It hurt," he said of not getting the new contract. "It hurt deep down inside. I can't say that it didn't hurt. But I guess it's the business of basketball. But I give my heart and my soul to this team and this organization. I'll leave it at that."
The Warriors (0-5), Timberwolves (0-5) and SuperSonics (0-
are the only winless teams in the league.