Bogut being shut down for the next 7-10 Days

[CitySushi]

Per both MT2 and Steinmetz, Bogut is being shut down for the next 7-10 days to let his ankle heal up. It was Bogut's decision to shut it down as he feels he's not helping the team at this point. Wants to get fully healthy and return so he can be back to his old self.

Here's an article from Sam Amick on Bogut's situation

With Andrew Bogut limited, Warriors' future teeters

Expect to see Ezeli get significant minutes in the next few games and also I would imagine a Latvian Tax cameo every now and then.

 

[ColinCoby]

Crap. Smart move but disappointing.

I know the season has just begun, but this looks and smells like a transition year to me. Which isn't the worst thing necessarily. A year when injured guys heal (Curry and Bogut), where young guys gain more experience (Curry, Thompson, Barnes, Ezeli, etc.), and contracts slowly expire (Jefferson and Latvian).

This doesn't mean the team can't win 40 (give or take a few). But it appears more and more likely the Ws are a fringe playoff team at best.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Bieds actually looked half decent the short period he played. Hopefully we can get some more of that.

 

[Heathbar012]

Crap. Smart move but disappointing.

I know the season has just begun, but this looks and smells like a transition year to me. Which isn't the worst thing necessarily. A year when injured guys heal (Curry and Bogut), where young guys gain more experience (Curry, Thompson, Barnes, Ezeli, etc.), and contracts slowly expire (Jefferson and Latvian).

This doesn't mean the team can't win 40 (give or take a few). But it appears more and more likely the Ws are a fringe playoff team at best.

I think they can get to 45 wins even with losing Rush and resting Bogut and Curry. It means more Lee/Landry-based front courts, but that will almost be nice to remind us that small ball is only used sparingly or during injuries, now. Plus, they're both fun players to watch for different reasons. I can see Barnes' and Ezeli's confidence growing. Hopefully, they're retaining some of the lessons, too. B-Rush going down actually made Richard Jefferson seem interested in playing basketball, as well, so the Dubs have that going for them.

 

[ColinCoby]

I think they can get to 45 wins even with losing Rush and resting Bogut and Curry. It means more Lee/Landry-based front courts, but that will almost be nice to remind us that small ball is only used sparingly or during injuries, now. Plus, they're both fun players to watch for different reasons. I can see Barnes' and Ezeli's confidence growing. Hopefully, they're retaining some of the lessons, too. B-Rush going down actually made Richard Jefferson seem interested in playing basketball, as well, so the Dubs have that going for them.

One thing is for sure...If Rush is healthy, Barnes' minutes would remain small. He and Ezeli are going to get an opportunity to show what they can do (like Thompson last year).

45 wins? Damn, I hope you're right. But I have my doubts. I fear an 0-3 road trip, a prolonged Bogut absence, and some other unforeseen crappy thing to happen to this team. Either way, I've enjoyed watching Barnes and Ezezi and look forward to seeing them play, even with rookie mistakes. Now if Curry can stop throwing the ball away and missing wide open shots, my viewing experience would be far more pleasant.

 

[TobyTyler]

Per both MT2 and Steinmetz, Bogut is being shut down for the next 7-10 days to let his ankle heal up. It was Bogut's decision to shut it down as he feels he's not helping the team at this point. Wants to get fully healthy and return so he can be back to his old self.

Here's an article from Sam Amick on Bogut's situation

With Andrew Bogut limited, Warriors' future teeters

Expect to see Ezeli get significant minutes in the next few games and also I would imagine a Latvian Tax cameo every now and then.

Who cares? I don't believe Bogut was ever part of the Warriors plan anyway. They knew he was done when they got him; it was just a ploy to get rid of Ellis' contract without the fans going into open revolt. This remains the worst run franchise in professional sports.

 

[TobyTyler]

Bieds actually looked half decent the short period he played. Hopefully we can get some more of that.

Geez, I'd forgotten he was even on the team.

 

[ColinCoby]

Who cares? I don't believe Bogut was ever part of the Warriors plan anyway. They knew he was done when they got him; it was just a ploy to get rid of Ellis' contract without the fans going into open revolt. This remains the worst run franchise in professional sports.

If I were more of a betting man, I'd put down big money that the Warriors will be a playoff team before you lose your Debbie Downer schtick.

BTW: Bogut's salary is larger than Ellis'.