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In the Golden State Warriors' 114-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, David Lee shoved Blake Griffin underneath the basket late in the fourth quarter. Griffin then bumped Lee, and the two had to be separated by an official. But Lee was clearly upset about Griffin's histrionics and delivered a message: "Stop flopping." Griffin's reaction to being shoved wasn't egregious, but he could have come up with a better response to Lee than a palms-up expression that says, "Who, me?" USA Today

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David Lee: The biggest thing is to be on a winning team. I've done a lot of things individually with numbers. I think we're a playoff-caliber team. We're not a championship-caliber team; we still have some pieces to put in yet. But I think realistically we could be a 5-through-8 seed in the playoffs this year if everything falls into place. I think all the individual stuff will come. If you look at my numbers around All-Star [time] last year and all the stuff we were doing. LaMarcus Aldridge makes the All-Star team, and I don't. I think if Portland and Golden State's records are reversed, I make the All-Star team. And he's a great player; I'm not talking bad about him at all. But I think all the All-Star appearances, all the respect you want to get, that comes with being on a winning team. CBSSports.com

Golden State Warriors, David Lee 

You've said in the past that Isiah Thomas has kind of gotten a bad rap. I'm part of the media, and I've made as many jokes as anybody else has about him. But it's impossible not to see that the players really love him, really connect with him. What is it we don't see and don't get about Isiah Thomas? David Lee: My biggest thing is that he's the one who drafted me. He was the one who gave me a chance to play, both as a general manager as a coach. I got to play big minutes. So I'll always be loyal to him. I just feel like more than anything, he was playing the role of both general manager and coach for a while. I think his biggest mistake was putting trust in people who didn't deliver. I think that in itself is something that's important to do, but I don't think he's a bad person or has any ill intent. And in New York, and there's no problem with this, but whether it's with A-Rod or in basketball with "fill in the blank," I feel like the main thing is to find somebody to blame. CBSSports.com

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Do you have a sense about how this team is going to play? Andrew Bogut: It’s hard right now. But obviously we’re going to be a scoring team. We have some flat-out scorers on our team–Steph and Klay and Harrison Barnes is a scorer, too. He can be very aggressive. David Lee and myself. The list goes on. Richard Jefferson as well. I think our focus isn’t going to be offense so much in training camp. That’s what we’re focused on in these drills we’re doing in the preseason, there’s a lot of defensive focus. That’s been a weakness here not just last season but for a number of years–the defense wasn’t a priority. So we’re trying to change that. We know you’re not going to win many games and even if you do, you’re not going to win many playoff series scoring 110 points a game. That’s just not going to happen. The math and the numbers and the stats say if you can grind down teams, keep them under 100, generally you’ve got a good chance to win. San Jose Mercury-News

Golden State Warriors, Richard Jefferson, David Lee, Andrew Bogut, Harrison Barnes 

Power forward David Lee, who is entering his third season with the Warriors after receiving a six-year, $80 million contract as part of a sign- and-trade deal with the Knicks, wasn't afraid to predict big things. "I think that this is a club that needs to make the playoffs this year," said Lee, who averaged 20.1 points and 9.6 rebounds last season. "If you look at where this team was last year with the roster and where we are this year, I think we've made great improvements and we're starting to get depth at every position now. We have a starting five that can compete with just about anybody and now we're getting the depth to back it up and be a deep team with the way we want to play. I'm very excited." SI.com

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The Golden State Warriors are desperately looking for some star power, and if they can’t land Dwight Howard they would love to have Rudy Gay. The Warriors also want to unload at least one and perhaps more of their four 2012 draft picks, and would happily package them with a combination of players – including David Lee – to make a trade happen. HoopsWorld

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David Lee: You learn something new every time u watch.. Tonight I learned Mario Chalmers real name is Almario Vernard Chalmers, that's sorta cool Twitter @Dlee042

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Warriors forward David Lee stood off to the side, after the speeches and promises and platitudes. Tuesday's news conference flowed with glamorous visions of the team's proposed arena in San Francisco, but Lee cut to the chase: "If you're a losing team, it doesn't matter if you have 24-karat gold seats in the new arena," he said. "The important thing is winning." That's the parallel mission for the Warriors as they try to build a home at Piers 30-32 in time for the 2017-18 season. They want to win before then, obviously, but this arena project offers a concrete timeline in some ways, giving them five years to reverse their perpetually losing ways. San Francisco Chronicle

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David Lee: Somebody who has more fashion sense then Me PLEASE explain what Russell Westbrook was wearing for his post game press conference OMG Twitter

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Marc J. Spears: Warriors forward David Lee had surgery this morning to repair torn abdominal and abductor muscles and is expected to be out 4-6 weeks. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, David Lee, Injuries 

Warriors forward David Lee, who's missed the last seven games due to a strained groin, will undergo surgery for the injury Thursday, according to an NBA source. The procedure will repair a torn abdominal muscle. There's no timetable for Lee's recovery but he's not expected to be sidelined for a long period of time, the source said. CSNBayArea.com

Golden State Warriors, David Lee, Injuries 

Warriors forward David Lee will surgery to repair a torn abdominal muscle in Philadelphia, according to team sources. Lee, who missed the last seven games with a strained groin and a stress reaction, went to visit specialist Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia to have his groin examined. The result is he’ll need surgery to repair the damage. Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, David Lee, Injuries 

Marc J. Spears: Warriors F David Lee will visit a doctor in Philadelphia tomorrow in regards to a strained groin and stress reaction. Update after meeting. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, David Lee, Injuries 

Warriors forward David Lee might be done for the season because of a groin injury. "The doctors called me and said you've got to shut this guy down," Warriors general manager Larry Riley said. The morning after scoring a game-high 30 points in a loss to Dallas, Lee had an MRI in an attempt to find the source of his pain. Friday's MRI revealed a strained groin and a stress reaction. Team doctors told Lee if he played before his groin were fully healed, he would risk further injury. "He wanted to play, but I'm not going to let him," Riley said. "But I told him he could hurt that thing even worse. I'm not going to let him play until he can't hurt it anymore." Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, David Lee, Injuries 

The Golden State Warriors are likely down another starter for the rest of the season. The Warriors said an MRI exam Friday on power forward David Lee revealed a strained groin and a stress reaction. Team doctors advised that Lee not risk causing further injury and remain out for the foreseeable future. Lee scored 30 points in a 112-103 loss to Dallas on Thursday night. He averaged 20.1 points and 9.6 rebounds this season. NBA.com

Golden State Warriors, David Lee, Injuries 

What’s more, two of the starters he’d grown used to playing with are now in Milwaukee, another is on the shelf with ankle problems, and the big man he’s longed to play alongside is out until next year. Who could blame Lee for wanting to shut it down, too? Well, he doesn’t. “At this point,” Lee said after Tuesday’s shootaround, “it’s about continuing to demand respect by playing hard night in and night out.” Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, David Lee 

Instead of being fed up with having to do it again, Lee said past experience has helped him to cope. Rather than being inspired by the pursuit of playoffs, Lee is driven to protect his reputation. Rather than throw in the towel until next year, Lee said he’d rather set the tone for next year by finishing hard. This is what Lee does. “I was always known inNew Yorkbecause of situations like this where you had to finish out the year strong,” Lee said. “I’d come out and continue to play hard and do my job and be known as a pro and a guy with professionalism. That’s what I want to continue to do here and continue that reputation.” Contra Costa Times

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Tim Kawakami: What political issues am I referring to w/Ellis? Several sources say that Ellis believed GSW execs determined to reward Lee, Curry & Klay. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Monta Ellis, David Lee, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson 

Marcus Thompson: Also, I'm told the reported offer of Monta Ellis and David Lee for Dwight Howard did not happen. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, Trade, Monta Ellis, Dwight Howard, David Lee 

But the Warriors like the flexibility that comes with their 14-man roster and are convinced that they're still players in a potential deal for Orlando's Dwight Howard. Warriors sources said they believe the Magic could eventually deal their big man without receiving a draft pick in return, if there are enough players involved - a deal like David Lee, Monta Ellis and either Udoh or Klay Thompson for Howard and Glen Davis. San Francisco Chronicle

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