Golden State Warriors Get Busy to the Sound of One Hand Clapping

The Golden State Warriors took the first step in attempting to retool the roster without killing the youth movement by agreeing to a deal in principle that sends volatile scorer Jamal Crawford to the Hawks in return for the expiring contracts of Speedy Claxton and Acie Law.  The story was first reported by Marc Stein of ESPN.

Crawford is expected to take up the $19.5 million, two year option on his contract.  The trade cannot go through until Crawford's opt out clause expires on July 1 or unless he notifies the league earlier. 

Then he will be eligible for the trade.  Given the Hawks' emphasis on isolation offense and their playoff appearance last season the trade should be perceived favorably by Crawford.

The expiring contracts of Speedy C...

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