One of the best talents remaining in the free-agency pool is no longer on the market.
On Monday afternoon, Louis Amundson agreed to a two-year, $4.7 million contract offer from the Golden State Warriors. The second year of the contract is reportedly a player option.
Amundson's defensive and energetic style was put on showcase during the Phoenix Suns' run to the Western Conference Finals last season. After displaying extreme durability and smothering defense, much attention was drawn to him.
At the end of the season, the Suns seemed very concerned they would lose the valuable role player early in the offseason scramble. And even though Amundson remained available, the organization decided to re-sign Channing Frye, sign Hakim Warrick, and trade for Hedo Turkoglu rather than inking a new contract with Louis Amundson.
Over the course of the past month, many teams inquired about the possibility of acquiring the power forward before the Indiana Pacers, the New Orleans Hornets, and the Warriors emerged as the front-runners.
The Pacers soon disappeared from the picture after a four-team trade placed the team at the maximum player ...
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Louis Amundson Signs with Golden State Warriors
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