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Report: Dario Saric agrees deal with Denver Nuggets

The veteran big man spent last season with the Golden State Warriors.

As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Dario Saric has agreed to a two-year contract with the Denver Nuggets. The veteran forward spent last season with the Golden State Warriors. He provided size and scoring to Steve Kerr’s frontcourt. However, the front office decided not to retain his services heading into the summer.

Saric appeared in 64 games for Steve Kerr’s team last season. He averaged 8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 46.6% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range. He will now have the opportunity to contend for a championship on Mike Malone’s team, presumably coming off the bench as part of the second unit.

Golden State has struggled for size in the frontcourt in recent seasons. Losing Saric will be a blow to their overall presence in the paint and on the glass.

The Warriors appear to be taking a slight change of direction and likely didn’t see Saric as a potential piece of their new puzzle.

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NBA draft rewind: Sixers trade No. 10 pick to Magic for Dario Saric

The Philadelphia 76ers made a trade with the Orlando Magic to select Dario Saric in the 2014 NBA draft.

With the 2024 NBA draft approaching quickly–Round 1 of the draft is set for June 26–now is the time to look back at some of the previous draft picks the Philadelphia 76ers have made in recent years.

Continuing with the 2014 NBA draft, the Sixers had another opportunity to add a lottery pick to the roster. After selecting Joel Embiid with the No. 3 pick, the Sixers also held the No. 10 pick which they flipped to the Orlando Magic to trade down to No. 12 and select Dario Saric.

Saric ended up playing two more seasons overseas and made his debut for the Sixers in the 2016-17 season. He averaged 12.8 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 31.1% from deep as a rookie and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting.

Saric helped the Sixers make the playoffs in 2018 as he and Embiid were a solid pairing in the frontcourt. Early in the 2018-19 season, Saric was sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the big Jimmy Butler deal.

Saric was then sent to the Phoenix Suns in the 2019 offseason and was a key member of their finals teams in 2021. He has since played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2022-23 season and the Golden State Warriors in the 2023-24 season.

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Watch: Dario Saric’s best passes from the 2023-24 season

The Golden State Warriors have released highlights of Dario Saric’s passing game this season.

Dario Saric spent the past season with the Golden State Warriors. The veteran forward played in 64 regular-season games for Steve Kerr’s team, averaging 8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 46.6% from the field and 37.6% from deep. In true veteran fashion, Saric impressed with his team-first mentality and veteran presence on the court.

Nevertheless, Saric will enter unrestricted free agency this summer. He will undoubtedly have interest from around the NBA. One of the most impressive aspects of his game this past season was his patience on offense and ability to pick out a pass and make the right read.

Recently, the Warriors’ social media team uploaded a video displaying Saric’s best assists of the season in one long highlight reel. It’s a great way of reliving the veteran’s short spell with the franchise while also seeing what they could be missing next season.

You can watch the highlight reel by clicking on the embedded link above.

 

Dario Saric could be a trade chip for Warriors

The Golden State Warriors veteran big man could find himself being discussed in potential trades ahead of the February 8 trade deadline.

Dario Saric has been a consistent performer for the Golden State Warriors this season. The veteran big man has played in 40 games, 32 of them off the bench. He’s averaging 10.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in those games, shooting 48.4% from the field and 40.1% from 3-point range.

Yet, it appears Saric could find himself being included in trade discussions leading up to the Feb. 8 trade deadline. In a recent article for Clutch Points, Chris Dodson noted some sources around the league believe Saric could be a logical trade piece for the Warriors due to his favorable contract and on-court impact.

“The NBA Trade Deadline is just a few weeks away and league sources have indicated the Golden State Warriors would be open to moving Dario Saric before February 8th,” Dodson wrote. “Moving Saric’s $2.7 million contract for luxury tax savings and a few future assets would be a sign of the Warriors readjusting expectations for this season while hoping to extend a championship window around Steph Curry’s remaining years.”

Saric is one of the few big men on the Warriors roster. Unless they’re bringing in some fresh frontcourt talent, it’s unlikely Mike Dunleavy Jr. would part with a player who is having a reliable impact off the bench.

Nevertheless, Golden State is likely still exploring potential ways to upgrade the roster ahead of the second half of the season. Should Saric be included in a trade, he would likely be part of a bigger package. Who that package would be for remains up for debate.

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Injury Report: Andrew Wiggins (finger) out vs. Clippers, Dario Saric to start on Saturday

While Andrew Wiggins will miss his second game with a finger injury, Dario Saric will enter the starting lineup against the Clippers.

After slamming his right index finger in his car door, Andrew Wiggins was ruled out of Thursday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. In the rematch between the Clippers and Warriors on Saturday, Wiggins will be sidelined for his second straight contest despite being on the court for pregame warmups.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Along with Wiggins, Gary Payton II and Chris Paul ruled out on Saturday, Steve Kerr is making a change to Golden State’s starting lineup. Dario Saric will enter the starting lineup on Saturday against the Clippers and Kevon Looney will shift to a role off the bench.

During the Warriors’ win over the Clippers on Thursday, Saric notched 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field with five rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes.

The Warriors will meet the Clippers in Los Angeles on Saturday at 1 p.m. PT.

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Is Dario Saric the Warriors’ star offseason addition?

Dario Saric has impressed since joining the Golden State Warriors during the offseason.

When the Golden State Warriors acquired Chris Paul during the offseason, he was seen as the team’s star addition. Acquiring the veteran point guard to help lead the second unit was viewed as a masterstroke by Mike Dunleavy Jr., assuming Steve Kerr could figure out his rotations and get Paul to mesh with teammates.

However, another summer addition has been making an impact in recent weeks. Dario Saric was an under-the-radar pick-up. Saric has slotted seamlessly into the Warriors rotation, although he would probably prefer not to operate as a center.

In his first 10 games for Golden State, Saric is averaging 10.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He is shooting 45.1% from the field and 37.3% from 3-point range. His skillful play has been a welcomed addition in the middle of the floor, too.

During a recent episode of “Warriors Breakdown” on YouTube, the budding channel explored whether Saric is Golden State’s best free agent pick-up and why he’s been able to slot so seamlessly into the rotation.

You can watch the full video by clicking on the embedded link above.

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Steve Kerr highlights Dario Saric’s impact to begin the season

Steve Kerr has been impressed with the Golden State Warriors newly-signed big man.

Dario Saric joined the Golden State Warriors via free agency during the offseason. The veteran big man is a versatile offensive threat who can provide spacing, perimeter scoring and work on the low block. In Golden State’s Nov. 1 win over the Sacramento Kings, Saric ended the contest with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, shooting 60% from 3-point range.

Speaking to the media after the game, Kerr praised what Saric brings to the rotation. He noted how the veteran center’s presence on the court provides his team with new opportunities and dimensions they can attack. Kerr also likened Saric’s presence to that of Nemanja Bjelica‘s.

“It’s massive. It gives us an entirely different dimension. That’s why Otto Porter and Belly (Bjelica) did for us a few two years ago. Gives you the ability to change the look up and space the floor out with your five-man, and that stretches the defense out. Dario was a huge pick-up for us. A guy who can flat-out play. And he was huge for us tonight.”

Saric spent the last few years with the Phoenix Suns, with whom he was a valuable rotation member. He was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder mid-way through last season but has quickly found a role for himself on another contending Western Conference team.

Golden State’s lack of size in the middle of the court has been somewhat offset by the talent of the bigs at Kerr’s disposal. Saric is a significant part of that “size with skill” approach the Warriors have adhered to this summer, and he is already proving a solid addition.

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Watch: Chris Paul reacts to “CP3” chants from Warriors fans

Chris Paul shares his reaction to Golden State Warriors fans chanting his name during his regular-season debut

Chris Paul made his regular-season debut for the Golden State Warriors in their season curtain-raiser against the Phoenix Suns. Throughout his career, Paul has been a thorn in Golden State’s side, leading to a complex relationship with the Warriors’ fan base. However, Paul received a warm welcome at the Chase Center and was quickly made to feel at home.

Late in the game, with Paul at the free-throw line, the Warriors fan base began chanting his name — something that wasn’t lost on the veteran point guard. When addressing the media as part of his postgame press conference, Paul opened up on his experience during his debut game, “that was a first,” he told the media.

Paul recalled how Dario Saric was the first to notice the crowd chanting his name, leading the veteran big man to begin laughing, which then led Paul to begin laughing himself.

You can watch Paul explain his reaction in the embedded clip above.

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Watch: Warriors two new veterans working on a two-man game

Cory Joseph and Dario Saric have been working on some pick-and-pop offense during training camp.

The Golden State Warriors added three veterans this summer. Mike Dunleavy acquired Chris Paul, Cory Joseph and Dario Saric to help give the franchise additional leadership and consistency. Throughout the summer, Paul’s addition dominated discussions surrounding the Warriors.

Nevertheless, Saric and Joseph also project to have important roles to play. Both veteran additions will likely feature in the Warriors’ second unit. With that in mind, Saric and Joseph appear to have been working on some two-man action, so they have some go-to offense when sharing the court together during the season.

In a video that surfaced on social media, Saric and Joseph are working on some pick-and-pop actions. Saric is the “popper” and gets the 3-point shot as part of the drill.

Dario Saric and Corey Joseph working on their 2-man game together post-practice today (via Dalton Johnson – 0:23)
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Golden State’s new veterans look ready to go as the new season approaches and could provide a much-needed boost to the second unit. You can watch the full clip of Saric and Joseph’s workout in the embed above.

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Steve Kerr details Dario Saric’s new role

The Golden State Warriors head coach is excited about Dario Saric’s role with the team for the upcoming season.

Dario Saric is the latest veteran big man to team up with the Golden State Warriors. The floor-spacing center has already earned rave reviews from his new teammates, specifically Steph Curry. Saric also impressed while playing for Croatia during this summer’s Olympic Qualifying games.

During a recent post-practice media availability, Steve Kerr shared some insight into the role Saric will play for the Warriors this season. Golden State’s championship head coach noted how Saric will provide a similar impact to former Warriors center Nemanja Bjelica, who won a championship with the franchise in 2022 and hasn’t suited up for an NBA team since.

“Dario’s a perfect fit,” Kerr said. “He’s been great. Now that he has his legs underneath him and a feel for how we play, he’s getting better every day. We really missed that dynamic last year. That Bjelica, Porter-type player, big who can stretch the floor but still make plays. Good passer. That really changes the equation offensively when you have someone out there who you can run the offensive through. And who can space the floor with a three-point shot. So, I’m excited about him.”

Saric, 29, will team back up with Chris Paul, whom he had a good on-court relationship with during their time together on the Phoenix Suns. Saric’s ability to set solid screens, score from all three levels, and protect the rim as a drop defender will ensure he gets consistent playing time for Kerr’s team.

Steve Kerr: “Dario’s a perfect fit. Now that he has his legs underneath him & a feel for how we play, he’s getting better every day. We missed that dynamic last year. A Bjelica, Porter type of big who can stretch the floor but still makes plays. Good passer. Really changes the equation offensively”
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The Warriors are short of size this season. As such, Saric and Kevon Looney will likely be the team’s two primary big men, as both play a smart, physical brand of basketball, which will ensure the Warriors can’t easily be bullied around the rim.

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