TITLE: Roster Notes: Warriors Eye Seth Curry Return; Hornets Hold Pat Connaughton; Knicks’ Coaching Search Details Emerge
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Golden State Warriors
The Warriors intend to re-sign guard Seth Curry once salary-cap logistics are settled, according to Marc Stein. Although the 34-year-old becomes eligible to return on November 11, team officials are weighing whether to wait longer to stay comfortably below the NBA’s second-apron hard cap. Curry was waived shortly before opening night for financial reasons but remains in good standing with the organization.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte’s choice to waive Spencer Dinwiddie—despite giving him a fully guaranteed minimum deal—surprised league observers, Stein reports. Many expected veteran wing Pat Connaughton to be released instead. The Hornets, however, opted to keep Connaughton, citing his popularity in the locker room, championship pedigree and, crucially, his $9.4 million expiring contract. Team officials are “cautiously optimistic” that the contract will provide useful trade ballast before February’s deadline.
New York Knicks
New details have surfaced about the Knicks’ offseason coaching search. Stein notes that New York requested permission to interview multiple sitting head coaches, but every formal inquiry was declined. The club even made quiet overtures regarding Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla; roughly one month after the Knicks hired Mike Brown, Boston signed Mazzulla to a six-year extension described publicly as a multi-year deal. While the Knicks are pleased with Brown’s early impact, the new information underscores their initial pursuit of a higher-profile name.
Source: Hoops Wire
