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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Jose Calderon Likely To Sign With Golden State Warriors Once Lakers Buyout Completed
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Jose Calderon Likely To Sign With Golden State Warriors Once Lakers Buyout Completed

Trevor Lane
Published: 02/26/2017
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It was reported yesterday that veteran guard Jose Calderon would seek a buyout of his expiring contract from the Los Angeles Lakers, which would allow him to sign on with a contending team. Now we know where he will likely land.

Fresh off the news that Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers after securing his own buyout, it appears that Calderon will take part in the arms race and sign with the Golden State Warriors. Marc Stein reported the news for ESPN.com:

The Golden State Warriors have emerged as the strong favorite to sign veteran guard Jose Calderon once he completes his expected buyout with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to league sources.

Sources told ESPN.com ‎that Calderon has the Warriors at the top of his list provided he can negotiate his release from the Lakers by Wednesday, which is the last day this season that players can be released and retain playoff eligibility for their next team.

The Warriors appear to be a perfect fit for Calderon. He isn’t the playmaker that he once was, but he can still shoot the ball effectively, and in Golden State’s offense that particular skill can prove to be very useful.

The Lakers traded for Calderon last summer, receiving two second-round picks from the Chicago Bulls as payment for taking on the $7.7 million left on his deal. The veteran has only appeared in 24 games for the Lakers this season, and with the arrival of young guard Tyler Ennis, minutes were going to be difficult to come by. The Lakers may be able to save a little money with the buyout and also spread a little good will by allowing the well-respected Calderon to go somewhere where his skills may be of more use.

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ByTrevor Lane
Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com
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