- It seems like the major question I've been getting from e-mails and the like are really simple things like whether Kosta will still be on the team or if the non-guarantees will make it through camp (Watson, Morrow). For the past few days, I've been getting that e-mail a lot, so let's talk about it.

For Kosta, I can understand why many would want to see him gone. The dude is sort of just taking up a roster spot at this point. With two years left on his deal at such a small amount, it's tough to say what will happen to him because he can basically find a crack and live there and no one will really care or notice, I guess. I have heard that he's been working on his conditioning and he might be able to develop into a productive player - the guy can shoot (but does he do anything else?). This is the kind of situation where I think you just surf the contract until it hits the sand. I don't see much movement here and don't think that's going to change, but it's one of the things that's so far on the back burner that I'm not sure it'll be addressed anytime soon.

I think Watson is a lock to make the team, to be honest. He's done everything the Warriors have asked from him and has steadily gotten better. He still isn't a "point guard" per say, but I think his talent is just too much to let walk. Morrow is going to have to show he can be instant offense against NBA boys at camp. I wouldn't say he's a lock, but he has a chance. Slim, but he's got a chance nonetheless.

- Some of you who had e-mailed me shouldn't have been surprised about the whole Stephen Jackson thing that has come up recently. Before he broke his silence, many of us who cover the team were wondering what his thoughts were and I don't have much to add. MT2 has done a great job covering this, even going down to Port Arthur to talk to Jack. What I can add, though, is this: Jack has two years left on his deal but the only reason he can get an extension now is because of a weird clause in the CBA that allows for six- or seven-year deals that were signed prior to July 2005 to be extended four years after they were signed. Jack signed his deal in July of 2004 - it was a six-year, $38-million (bargain in today's standard), making him eligible for an extension despite having two years left. It's just a weird thing I wanted to share.

- I caught up with Brandan Wright recently and wanted to talk to him about where he was at in his training and what the team sees for him. He's a really honest kid that keeps things simple, but from the looks of it, he's looking to carve his niche as a team player before he pushes for playing time or star treatment. Can't blame a guy for that and every team does need someone that can do those things on the court. You can read more of my brief conversation with him here:

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9849

- In that article, you'll see a blurb on Rob Kurz, who was one of the summer league guys that played in both Utah and Vegas. He got an invitation to camp and has an outside shot at making the team, sort of like Pat Burke or Austin Croshere. There's no space for him as things stand right now, but there is a possibility nonetheless that he impresses in camp. He's a really smart young man and clearly understands the game, so I'm sure he'll get a deal somewhere - if not in the NBA, Europe will take him in a heartbeat.

- Lastly, I thought you guys would like to check out this piece we did at HOOPSWORLD called "Warriors .. From Four Corners" .. we got four of our writers from around the country to give their take on the Warriors and it's interesting to see how much geography can affect your perspective. I'm the last one of the four, but the other three are cool reads as well. I think you'll enjoy it.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9846

:: stretches :: nice to get back into the thick of things ..