NBA Rumors: Warriors Continue Break Up; Shaun Livingston Latest Casualty

The Golden State Warriors revamp continues and more old faces are getting axed. The latest one is Shaun Livingston, a player that has been with the Dubs since 2014. He follows the footsteps of Andre Iguodala who was recently traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. The 33-year-old, who suffered a gruesome leg injury back in 2007 when he was still with the Los Angeles Clippers, is far from done as far as the NBA is concerned and he plans to continue playing. The only question now is where.

League sources told Adrian Wojnarowski that the Warriors decided to waive Livingston who is guaranteed $2 million of his $7.7 million salary next season. Both the Warriors and the three-time NBA champion were expected to discuss the matter last June 30 but eventually agreed to push the date to July 10. Further, league sources also told Anthony Slater of the Athletic that the Dubs will be stretching that remaining $2 million for three seasons.

Livingston defied odds by coming back from a knee injury that kept him in the sidelines until 2008. When his contract with the Clippers ran out, he ended up playing for the Miami Heat. The 33-year-old understandably struggled, joining several other teams after that. This included the Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Brooklyn Nets. But it was with the Golden State Warriors where he truly lasted and found his niche.

Despite his plan to play on, he enters NBA free agency with some cloud of doubt. He has proven that he can still play for any team even if it would be coming off the bench. But with stiff competition coming from other free agents who could offer more and younger, retirement has been suggested as well for the fourth overall pick of the 2004 NBA Draft.

Livingston holds career averages of 6.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 833 games. The numbers may not entirely define what he brings to the team. He does the intangibles when called upon by his coach and the same is expected from him if another NBA team does pick him up. He could also be a good addition as a mentor, a practice by most teams right now. At any rate, the door is not entirely closed on Livingston who is bent to continue playing pro ball.