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Shaun Livingston Close to Signing with Warriors?

With Monta Ellis' recent ankle injury, the Golden State Warriors are looking thin at point guard. Might the recuperating Shaun Livingston be the answer to the team's woes?

There have been reports that the former Illinois star has looked impressive in recent workouts during the summer—impressive enough that Warriors General Manager Chris Mullin has visited Chicago to obtain his personal insight.

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  • claudio1 claudio1
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    This is like the Miles signing except that Livingston isnt a headache but injury prone.
    Posted 8/29/2008 respond (flag)
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