SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors didn’t want to waive Marquese Chriss after playing in his hometown of Sacramento but, facing a time crunch caused by Chriss’ approaching contract guarantee date and Damion Lee’s expiring days on his two-way contract, Golden State wasn’t left with many alternatives.
“Last night was difficult, this morning was difficult, given that everybody appreciates and respects Marquese,” head coach Steve Kerr said after practice Tuesday. “But, it is the way the rules laid it out and we had no real other option.”
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With the date of Chriss’ non-guaranteed contract upcoming, the Warriors needed to shed salary in order to promote Lee, 27, to the 15-man roster.