Chris Mullin told me while in Vegas for Summer League that the Warriors were "definitely going to resign (Kelenna Azubuike) ... or not." Apparently the "definitely going to" was the important part of that sentence.

The Warriors today matched the Los Angeles' Clippers 3 year, $9 million offer for Azubuike, staving off the raiding forces from LA seeking to poach another of their free agents.

Azubuike was brilliant in short bursts but seemed to fade down the stretch last season. With Baron Davis off to Lala Land, it's likely that "Buike" will get more playing time.

It's not a monster signing to quell the masses of Warrior fans nervous about the future of the franchise, even after signing Corey Maggette, but at least it stops the bleeding that seemed to be occuring with the Clippers gouging their Bay rivals. It also signals a commitment to young talent that both Mullin and Nelson have alluded to. Monta Ellis, Azubuike, Ronny Turiaf, Brandan Wright and Anthony Randolph. Yup, that's youth. Corey Maggette and Al Harrington? Not so much, but it could be worse. That might be the theme for the Warriors this season. "Not so much, but it could be worse."