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Warriors point guard Stephen Curry and forward Dorell Wright said they are considering playing overseas if the NBA lockout extends into the season. Neither has a deal in place or a destination set, but they could end up in the same location. "China is looking promising," Curry said via text message. "There's no deal yet on the table, but my agent is going to entertain offers and see what happens. If it works, I'll go." Contra Costa Times

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Wright said China would be his first choice. He has an endorsemhttp://www.mercurynews.com/warriors/ci_18478494ent deal with Peak, a Chinese basketball shoe company. "I would definitely like to play in China," Wright said via text. "But I'm open to other options. I'm going to China for a week (in August), so I'll definitely see how it is." Contra Costa Times

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"We're not going to let the lockout hold us back from going somewhere else to play, so I think with D-Will doing that, it was a big statement and a lot of guys are going to be looking to go there," Golden State's Wright said. "I think [his decision] jump-started the interest." SI.com

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In a time of immediate reaction, the Warriors' players have been peculiarly quiet on the firing of coach Keith Smart. Eight Golden State players have Twitter handles, and none addressed the move or were quoted in the media for two days. Swingman Dorell Wright returned a text message, offering this: "Man, I'm a little shocked, you know? It's part of the business. Coach Smart helped me so much and gave me a great chance. I've got nothing bad to say. He's a great guy and a great coach, and I know he will get another shot at head coaching." San Francisco Chronicle

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This next question is a hard one, but I have to ask you: You’ve had some bumps in the road in your career, including time on the bench in Miami and an internet incident. How have these things matured you over the last few years? Dorell Wright: I had to mature at a young age, you know, 18 years old. Everybody’s past ain’t perfect, you know? You go dig deep on anybody, you can find anything. So that doesn’t bother me. It just makes me stronger. You go out there and prove it to people every single time, so I don’t care about that stuff. SLAM

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And what about music? Dorell Wright: I listen to everything; I don’t really have certain music… Techno, house music, rap, R&B, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, all that. I’m trying to be a DJ right now, so you have to keep familiar with everything. SLAM: So you want to be a dance DJ? Dorell Wright: Yeah, go and spin at clubs and parties. That’s my goal right now. I’m trying to be better at that. After our last game I went somewhere and they let me play for like 10 minutes. It was pretty cool. SLAM

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Some in the organization still salivate at the opportunity to work with Wright for a full offseason and training camp. He hasn't been able to do that yet because he's usually rehabbing from an injury. Oakland Tribune

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Of course, he has also gone from a playoff regular to a club that will need a big recovery just to get to .500. But that's part of the velocity, too. We're talking complete transition. "I wanted to come out here and play hard and show everybody why I was in Miami for six years and Pat Riley always stuck with me through the bumps and bruises, through the injuries," Wright said. "Now a lot of people understand why. A lot of people are starting to see the potential I had. I haven't shown a lot more because I'm just getting used to playing heavy minutes, used to picking my spots, and it's a different system. I think I have a lot of room to improve." NBA.com

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"I think it was time," Wright said of his decision to leave Miami. "It was my seventh year, and I'm still young. It was my opportunity to go somewhere and finally get an opportunity to just play." Wright holds no grudges against the Heat, saying at times he struggled while adjusting to NBA life. He was a teenage millionaire living in Miami, and was unaccustomed to playing in the shadows. At South Kent (Conn.) Prep, he was one of the nation's top high school players. "I'm coming from high school, I knew one thing and that was playing and getting a lot of buckets," Wright said. "[Not playing] really brought me down. Coming to the NBA, it's like, 'Man you've got to wait your turn first off. Second, you got to learn the game.' I was so raw. I just had a lot of talent and things like that, but I just couldn't put them all together." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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But Dorell Wright finally broke through and played in 72 games last year — the most he’s ever logged in his six NBA seasons. Now he’s looking to take the next step, to fulfill the promise he’s only managed to tease thus far in his young career. “I’ve walked into a great situation for myself,” he said of his decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors. “I’m looking forward to helping a good young team, bringing all the different tools I know win games and being a vocal leader out there on the court.” SLAM

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The Warriors want Dorell Wright to be Bruce Bowen. Dorell Wright wants the Warriors to let him be Dorell Wright. "Bruce Bowen is a great player to be compared to, but I bring a little more than just defense and spot-up shooting," said Wright, who signed a three-year deal worth just less than $12 million in July. "That's all I've been in the past, but I think the Warriors see a lot of other stuff in me. "I had to play a role in Miami to be successful, and I'm willing to do that here, but I think they're going to let me express my game a little more." San Francisco Chronicle

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But there still was one blast from the recent past, with forward Dorell Wright back after signing a free-agent deal last week with the Golden State Warriors. "It was definitely tough to leave, and this was the only thing I really knew," said Wright, who had spent his first six NBA seasons with the Heat. "But I'm ready to move on, and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to go out there and showcase my game." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

He said it was ``very tough'' to lose Dorell Wright to Golden State (three years, $11 million), but he's happy for Wright. ``Dorell is one of my best friends. He's going to bring something to that team they probably haven't seen in a while -- there might be a little defense out there.'' Miami Herald

Golden State Warriors, Dorell Wright 

The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent forward Dorell Wright to a multi-year contract. The deal is reportedly for three years and $11 million. The 24-year-old Wright appeared in a career-high 72 games last season for the Miami Heat, averaging 7.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists. "We're excited to add another young and athletic player to our roster who we believe will fit in very nicely on both ends of the floor," said Warriors' general manager Larry Riley. "Dorell is a natural small forward who can shoot the basketball, rebound his position and will certainly provide our team with a defensive mentality. He has continued to improve each season that he's been in the NBA and we're confident that his best basketball is ahead of him." Miami Herald

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LeBron James may have committed to the Miami Heat, but Dorell Wright is moving on. The swingman who spent his first six seasons in Miami agreed in principle to a three-year deal Saturday with the Golden State Warriors, returning to his native California. Sources told ESPN.com that Wright's deal is expected to be in excess of $10 million. ESPN.com

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Sam Amick: Warriors were still talking to free agent small forward Matt Barnes, but imminent Dorell Wright signing ends that possibility. Twitter

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Matt Steinmetz: I'm hearing numbers on Dorell Wright are 3 years, $11.4 million: $3.5 ... $3.8 ... $4.1 Over Twitter

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Dwyane Wade: I'm a proud big bro 2day. Congrts to my homie Dwright. "Itz time to Stand" We had 6 great yrs 2gether. Love you lil bro Twitter

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The Golden State Warriors have reached agreement with swingman Dorell Wright on a three-year, $11 million deal, a league source told Yahoo! Sports. The move comes a day after the New Jersey Nets signed Warriors free-agent guard Anthony Morrow(notes) to a three-year, $12 million offer sheet. The Warriors also recently traded forward Anthony Randolph(notes), Kelenna Azubuike(notes) and Ronny Turiaf(notes) to the New York Knicks for forward David Lee. Yahoo! Sports

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Warriors general manager Larry Riley promised that he would get a small forward, and it appears he has delivered. Dorell Wright and Golden State are on the verge of signing a free-agent contract, sources close to negotiations said Saturday afternoon. San Francisco Chronicle

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