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Was able to confirm reports by the Houston Chronicle that the Rockets are indeed interested in acquiring Warriors center Andris Biedrins. Houston, with Yao Ming and Chuck Hayes as their expected center options next season, are in need of a big man since Yao’s ability to play again is still suspect and Chuck Hayes, while valiant and completely useful, is probably not a starting center on a playoff team. Contra Costa Times

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I’ve been told the Rockets have offered Hasheem Thabeet and Jordan Hill. Haven’t confirmed if they were offered as a package, but the figures add up. Thabeet, a former No. 2 overall pick, is widely regarded as someone who simply not good enough to play in the NBA and probably won’t be. There is still some hope for Jordan Hill, but he’s got a Post-It note on his back that says “stiff.” Contra Costa Times

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Rockets came close to trading for Golden State C Andris Biedrins last night and will continue discussions in the days ahead. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Trade, Andris Biedrins 

If the new Warriors regime hasn’t been exciting enough already, Jonathan Givony of Draftexpress.com reports that the Warriors have offered Monta Ellis, Andris Biedrins and Ekpe Udoh for Dwight Howard. Givony adds that it is “unlikely that’ll get it done,” which I interpret as the Warriors package is pretty worthless. If the Magic are in rebuilding mode, being strapped with two long-term deals in Ellis and Biedrins, a combo that has not won many games together, is hardly the way to go. And Udoh clearly has not and probably will never project as the next in line of great Orlando Magic centers. SB Nation

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Tim Kawakami: If GSWs want to put Biedrins into any mega-offer, more power to them. But adding Biedrins' remaining $27M massively reduces value of offer. Twitter

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Larry Riley on Andris Biedrins, who Riley clearly expects to have a bounce back season: “I just got off the phone with him [in Latvia], and before we hung up today, I told him, ‘I can notice a difference in your voice.’ It was noticeable. His excitement for the game is back. We have a program in place for him. He’s working with people in regards to strength and conditioning, and as rules allow during the summer, we’ll send an assistant coach [to Latvia] to work with him this summer SI.com

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins, Latvia 

In what might have been a last-ditch effort to get something, anything, out of Andris Biedrins and the $27 million owed him over the next three seasons, the Warriors met with their center Thursday afternoon. In a two-hour chat with Biedrins and his agent, Bill Duffy, Warriors general manager Larry Riley outlined a complete physical and mental training program for Biedrins to follow this summer. "It's time to take actions that will get him moving in the right direction," Riley said. "Basically, we're going to rebuild his confidence." San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins, Larry Riley, Bill Duffy 

As usual, Biedrins will do the majority of his offseason workouts in Latvia, but, this time, the Warriors won't send a representative. Instead, BDA Sports Management, the group that represents Biedrins and has a great track record with nutrition and training, will handle the overseas portion of the rehabilitation plan. "We did not get what we wanted from the center position this year," Riley said. "Andris is back to having to prove himself again. He's got so many things go on in his mind right now that it's a challenge to get him back. "If he returns to some reasonable form of what he was, I still think we need more size and more depth." San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins, Larry Riley, Bill Duffy 

Sam Amick: Tough day for Biedrins on the PR front. Riley reminiscing about the days when he was...good. Twitter

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Warriors center Andris Biedrins went home to Latvia for the premature birth of his son. The team said his return is to be determined. San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins 

Smart said he expects Andris Biedrins to be available before season's end. Tonight will be the ninth consecutive game the center has missed with a sprained left ankle. He'll be re-evaluated by the medical staff before the game, according to the Warriors. San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins, Injuries 

Matt Steinmetz: Warriors announce Andris Biedrins is out for next two games. Ankle still. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins, Injuries 

Tim Kawakami: NBA exec: Warriors asked about Wallace-for-Andris Biedrins, which Charlotte flatly rejected. GSWs couldn't come close to Portland's offer. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Golden State Warriors, Trade, Andris Biedrins 

At some point prior to the team’s pre-game meeting, which happens before they take to the court to tip-off, coach Keith Smart had a one-on- one conversation with his starting center Andris Biedrins. In the talk, he told Biedrins he was starting rookie big man Ekpe Udoh at center. Biedrins, who has been struggling mightily lately, would come off the bench. Guess how Biedrins’ reacted. BIEDRINS: “Before the game, I just really cursed out the coach, first of all. I almost didn’t go on the court. Then guys were saying ‘c’mon, c’ mon. It would look bad for our team. So I went out there.” Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins, Keith Smart, Ekpe Udoh 

Yes, he is joking. Biedrins’ reaction was actually the polar opposite. He was accommodating and humble. Then after the game, he spoke candidly about the situation, revealing his insecurities and lack of confidence. One thing is for sure, Biedrins’ struggle is mental and he is frustrated with himself. Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins, Keith Smart, Ekpe Udoh 

Would either team do a Nene/JR Smith for Biedrins/Monta? Or a Nene/Al Harrington for Biedrins/Monta? Chad Ford: I think there's some interest there on both sides. Too early to get an exact read -- the Melo stuff has to get taken care of first -- but the Warriors have been very active as well and want a dominant big man. ESPN.com

Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Trade, Monta Ellis, Andris Biedrins, Al Harrington, Nene 

Two-plus weeks until the trade deadline, and the Carmelo Circus aside, along with those guys who everyone knows are on the block -- like the Nets' Troy Murphy and the Knicks' Anthony Randolph and Eddy Curry -- here are the guys that, according to front office sources around the league, are eminently gettable before Feb. 24: Golden State center Andris Biedrins, Memphis guard O.J. Mayo, Lakers forward Ron Artest, Portland centers Marcus Camby and Joel Przybilla, Philadelphia forward Andre Iguodala, Phoenix forward Josh Childress, Washington forward Rashard Lewis, Detroit guard Rip Hamilton, Cleveland forward Antawn Jamison, Minnesota guard Jonny Flynn, Charlotte forwards Stephen Jackson and Boris Diaw and Houston forward Jared Jeffries. NBA.com

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He is doing what his instincts tell him to, and that is to act like an assistant. A notable example: He has stuck with center Andris Biedrins through some very rough patches this season. “I didn’t go to Latvia and leave my family for three weeks to waste that,” Smart said of his offseason visit with Biedrins. “My kids play basketball; I want to see them, too. But I was in Latvia. And I’m committed to him, to get him up “… “I didn’t throw my three weeks away. My wife’s still mad at me about that.” San Jose Mercury-News

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins, Coaching, Keith Smart 

Not long ago Biedrins was a young, improving center who figured to be a staple of the Warriors’ frontcourt for years. Now, his game is almost unrecognizable, and there's a growing clamor that Biedrins should be traded, or at least moved to the bench. So, where is the Andris Biedrins from three years ago? What happened to that player? “He’s not gone,” Biedrins said after Warriors shootaround on Friday. “It’s confidence that’s missing. I don’t even have close to the confidence I had three years ago when I had my best season. It’s kind of hard to get it back. “I don’t know ... I mean, it’s difficult. Last year was terrible and I didn’t play a lot of the year (because of injury). This year is all right, but I wish I could be better. I can’t get that confidence level up like I would like to.” CSNBayArea.com

Golden State Warriors, Andris Biedrins 

“It’s hard for myself,” Biedrins said. “Of course I would like to play better than I am. It’s frustrating. I’m still happy but I can’t enjoy things as much. There’s pressure. Last year was really bad. I sat out and had health issues. Everybody is waiting for the old Andris to get back and I’m still not there. “People are asking: ‘What’s wrong with this guy?’ So, yes, there’s pressure to get back to where I was three years ago.” CSNBayArea.com

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