Sunday, October 26 (3:15 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Inside The Warriors' Open Practice Warriors fans packed the lower level of ORACLE Arena on Sunday to watch the team take part in its annual Open Practice. The event, for which parking and admission were free, allowed fans to get a feel of an actual NBA workout, and it also allowed them to see how Head Coach Don Nelson runs his team. The Open Practice provided several highlights throughout the afternoon. Nelson, Al Harrington and Ronny Turiaf were mic'd up at different portions of the workout, which added some flavor to an already entertaining spectacle. Also pleasing the thousands in attendance was the presence of Monta Ellis. As he was introduced at the beginning of the workout, many of the 5,000 in attendance welcomed the injured guard with a standing ovation. As the team conducted several warm-up drills, Nelson was his usual colorful self, making wisecracks and other interesting comments about his players. But it wasn't all jokes and laughs, as Nellie gave an honest assessment of the team and openly discussed how the team has to make one more cut in order to set its Opening Night roster to 15 players. After stretches and fast-break drills, the team held an intra-squad scrimmage, with Keith Smart's Blue team taking on Sidney Moncrief's White team. INTRA-SQUAD SCRIMMAGE ROSTERS Blue Team White Team DeMarcus Nelson Marcus Williams Kelenna Azubuike Marco Belinelli Stephen Jackson Anthony Randolph Al Harrington Rob Kurz Andris Biedrins Ronny Turiaf Brandan Wright Anthony Morrow Richard Hendrix . Ellis, Corey Maggette and C.J. Watson did not participate in the scrimmage due to injury, but they each watched the action from the sideline. As for the scrimmage itself, it consisted of four 10-minute quarters with a four-minute break for halftime. Paced by 31 points from Stephen Jackson, the Blue team cruised to a 91-73 win in the scrimmage. Al Harrington added 25 points, while Marcus Williams led the White team with 24 points. Though the scrimmage certainly gave the fans a glimpse of the 2008-09 Warriors, what drew some of the loudest ovations of the day had nothing to do with basketball. As has become customary at Warriors Open Practices, this event concluded with some classic rookie hazing. DeMarcus Nelson, Anthony Randolph, Richard Hendrix, Rob Kurz and Anthony Morrow led a post-game dance party at half cout, and then they sung "Happy Birthday" to Ellis, who turned 23 years old today. Stay tuned, as we'll be back soon with much more on today's Open Practice.

Friday, October 24 (7:07 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com DeMarcus Nelson Appears On KNBR DeMarcus has conducted a pair of interviews on KNBR over the last few days. (warriors.com photo) Last year, DeMarcus Nelson opened the season against the North Carolina Central backcourt of Bryan Ayala and J'Mell Walters. This season's Opening Night match-up for the Duke product carries a slightly higher profile. As we're sure you're aware of by now, the Warriors open the 2008-09 season on Wednesday, October 29, at ORACLE Arena against the New Orleans Hornets. And Nelson will most likely be charged with the assignment of guarding one of the NBA's elite guards in Chris Paul. That's certainly a step up from what he opened up the season against a year ago, but then again, Nelson is strides beyond where he was in October of 2007. The rookie guard spoke about his journey to where he is today and touched on several other subjects in a pair of interviews on KNBR over the last few days. Listen to the interviews below, or check out the Audio Player on Training Camp Central. DeMarcus With Fitz & Brooks October 23 DeMarcus With Murph & Mac October 24 Warriors fans can see DeMarcus and his Warriors teammates in action on Sunday when the team holds its annual Open Practice at ORACLE Arena from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Parking and admission will be free of charge at this event, which promises to be loads of fun. Head Coach Don Nelson will be mic'd up at the event, and those in attendance will also be treated to an intra-squad scrimmage. Sunday's practice will be the last chance for fans to see the team before Opening Night. Speaking of Wednesday night's game against the Hornets, a limited number of tickets are still available. Fans attending the game will receive an Exclusive Opening Night T-Shirt, courtesy of Kia Motors, so secure your seats while you still can.

Thursday, October 23 (9:03 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors PR Watson Sidelined With Injured Right Elbow Warriors guard C.J. Watson, who was injured when leaping over floor seats and subsequently landing on his right elbow during the first quarter of Tuesday’s game vs. Lietuvos Rytas, was examined by Dr. John Belzer earlier today in San Francisco. The examination (and yesterday’s MRI) indicated that C.J. suffered a sprained right elbow and a torn ligament in the elbow. He will begin rehabilitation immediately (no surgery) and will be fitted for a brace when he returns to the practice court. At this time, there is no timetable for his return, which will, in part, be determined by his comfort level with the brace. Watson discussed his injury with the media following Wednesday's practice. To watch video of that interview, click here.

Thursday, October 23 (5:29 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Don Nelson, Richard Hendrix Practice Interviews With Opening Night less than a week away, excitement is building around the Warriors practice facility in Downtown Oakland. That enthusiasm certainly stretches out to the practice court, where Head Coach Don Nelson and company are preparing the team for its date with Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night at ORACLE Arena. Nellie discussed the state of the Warriors following practice today. Check out the video below to find out what he had to say, and also hear from rookie forward Richard Hendrix. You can hear more about the Warriors by checking out the second edition of Warriors Radio Roundtable at 9 p.m. tonight on KNBR. And if you miss the show, you can access audio clips from the program right here on warriors.com.

Wednesday, October 22 (5:51 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Warriors Practice Interviews A day after their pre-season finale against Lietuvos Rytas of the Lithuanian League, the Warriors were back at practice at their Downtown Oakland facility. Following the workout, we caught up with Head Coach Don Nelson and guard C.J. Watson. Find out what they had to say by watching the video below: Fans can hear more from Coach Nelson on Sunday by coming out to Open Practice at ORACLE Arena. Nellie will be mic'd up, so fans attending this admission-free event will get a first-hand look at how the 30-year NBA head coach runs his team. For more inoformation on Sunday's Open Practice, click here.

Tuesday, October 21 (8:47 a.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Warriors Back At Practice In Oakland The Warriors are nearly all recovered from the jetlag after having returned from their China trip on Saturday afternoon. And back at the Downtown Oakland practice facility, it is business as usual with the team back on its normal practice schedule. However, one glaring difference in practice over the last few days is the buzz surrounding Rob Kurz. If you haven't heard, the undrafted rookie from Notre Dame drilled a game-winning three-pointer as time expired to lift the Warriors to a 109-108 victory over the Bucks on Saturday in Beijing. The shot provided a thrilling ending to the NBA China Games 2008, which saw Golden State split the two-game exhibition with Milwaukee. Hear Warriors radio broadcaster Tim Roye's call of Kurz's game-winner below: Kurz's last-second three-pointer sent the Warriors home in a celebratory mood, but now the team is focused back on the task at hand, and that is its preparation for the upcoming season. Opening Night is just eight days away and there are positions still to be won on the team. The Warriors waived Dan Dickau on Sunday, which leaves the roster at 16 players for the moment. Coach Nelson and company can have no more than 15 players on the team come Oct. 29, so the competition in camp over the next week should be pretty intense with one roster spot hanging in the balance and a starting point guard spot still to be earned. Head Coach Don Nelson addressed the team's point guard situation following practice on Monday, and he also named his starting lineup for the pre-season finale. Watch the video below to find out what he had to say, and also hear from Stephen Jackson and Marcus Williams: As Nellie said in the video above, he would like to use tonight's exhibition contest against Lietuvos Rytas at ORACLE Arena as a momentum builder heading into the 2008-09 campaign. Tickets are still available for this contest against the five-time Lithuanian League champions, so act now and secure your seats while you can.

Saturday, October 18 (3:15 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Video Footage From The Great Wall In the previous blog entry, we told you how the team visited the Great Wall on Friday and had some photos to go along with it. Well now, we have some video footage of the trip. Hope you enjoy it ...

Friday, October 17 (12:01 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Warriors Tour The Great Wall There are some things you just have to do when going to China. And on the top of the list for nearly all of the Warriors was visiting the Great Wall. Well earlier today, the team did just that, and below you can see a photo gallery of their trip: Although they are definitely taking advantage of the opportunity to do some sightseeing during their stay in China, there is still a game to be played. That action will tip off tonight when the Warriors take on the Bucks at 8:30 p.m., or Saturday at 11:30 a.m. if you're reading this in Beijing, at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Arena. If that venue sounds a little familiar, it's probably because the U.S. men's and women's national teams each won gold there at the Summer Olympics just two months ago. Fortunately, tonight, you won't have to set your alarm to wake up early like for Wednesday's contest. Instead, you can catch the game live (at 8:30 p.m.) on ESPN2 or you can hear Tim Roye and company call the action live on KNBR 1050. If you're a little anxious for the game to start (and don't worry, you wouldn't be the only one), check out this NBA.com game preview. Speaking of Tim Roye, he hosted the season premiere of Warriors Radio Roundtable last night on KNBR. If you missed the show, no need to worry, just click here and access all of the interviews and features from last night's program. And if you haven't done so already, do yourself a favor and read Ronny Turiaf's first blog for warriors.com in the entry directly below this one. Trust us, you won't be disappointed. That's it for now. We'll be back soon with more on tonight's game and the team's trip to China.

Friday, October 17 (6:44 a.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Ronny Turiaf Greetings From Beijing Ronny Turiaf looks forward to taking the next step of his basketball career with the Warriors. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) Hey Fans - it's me Ronny and this is my first blog for warriors.com. I look forward to sharing my stories with you throughout the season. First off, I want to thank all the fans for being so kind to me since joining the Warriors. I am very excited about my new team. It is a wonderful opportunity to join a first-class organization like the Warriors. So far I've noticed that they do a great job of taking care of the players and making sure that everything is perfect - from the top-of-the-line training room to the personalized food court that they provide during training camp, I thought it was awesome. The set-up at the practice facility allows everybody to be closer and create that team bonding because even when everyone is tired after practice, we still like to relax in the players lounge and relax together. The people of the Bay Area have been great. They recognize me on the streets and tell me how happy they are that I am coming to join THEIR team. Everyone has been very warm and welcoming…and I love it. It feels good to feel welcome. On the court, basketball wise, this is a great opportunity for me. It's fun. It's also a great challenge to fit into a system where I am just trying to fit in and not step on anybody's toes. We have a great group of guys here, the team chemistry is great. We have veteran leaders like Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington. They are the voices of the locker room and they make sure everyone is on the same page. They are always joking around, but also making sure that everyone is playing hard. What is so neat about this team is that it is such a fun environment to get your job done. I really enjoy playing with my fellow center, Andris. I like it because every time we play against each other we just play hard. I respect him for what he brings to this team. I respect the fact that he is a guy who will give his body up for his team and that he is going to do whatever he can to help his team win a basketball game - he's never going to complain about touches or complain about anything. I think he respects me on the same level because I am all about winning and doing anything I can to help the team win. I think that he is somebody that by being here I can make him a better basketball player and he can make me better as well. Even though we play the same position, ultimately we are on the team together. He and I have to be the center on this team and we have to be able to block shots, rebound, score at a high percentage and we can do that. Andris is a great guy too. He's very laid back, but not always as quiet as everyone thinks. He's a jokester and we have a good time. I really appreciate the fact that he has made the transition for me to this new team very easy. Turiaf had plenty of time to catch up on his reading during the long flight to China. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) Right now we are on our China trip. It took so long to get here and it has been very challenging, going from appearances to practices to more appearances and to games, but it is all good. We are happy to do whatever we can to help globalize the NBA because ultimately we know that it is going to help us as players in the long run. I haven't had too much time to see too much, but I am very, very, very excited to go see the Great Wall today. That is something that I have always wanted to do. I have seen the Taj Mahal in India, the canals of Venice, the leaning tower, the Eiffel Tower and now the Great Wall. I've been to something like 37 countries so far and seen so many great things, but I am really looking forward to climbing those stairs and also seeing the old men selling the cola on the side of the wall. I can't wait to see it. I have to tell you that yesterday at practice I got to see my man Kareem Abdul Jabaar. He has been a great force behind a lot of my success. He is not the type of guy that is going to speak his mind about your game too much…unless you want him to. When I was in Los Angeles, he would sit on the sideline and watch how I play - he could tell I was struggling and trying to pass the ball too much at certain times. He really helped me gain faith in myself and confidence in myself. He always worked on the Mikan drill with me before practice and he would always tell me: "Ronny, I know you are a great passer, but I want you to be able to score the ball and create fouls after you get offensive rebounds." I remember last year during the playoffs against the Spurs, I got an offensive rebound and my first thought was to pass it, but then I remembered what he said so I went up and dunked the ball with Tim Duncan right next to me. After the play, I was pointing at him because we were just talking about doing that on the morning of the game. He said "Ronny, tonight, you are not passing the ball if you get an offensive rebound." While in China, Turiaf has had the chance to re-connect with his mentor Kareem Abdul Jabaar. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) Kareem is a guy who was always there for me and whenever I was down I could always go to him and he would be that voice of reason. I can say that I am friends with Kareem Abdul Jabaar and that is pretty neat. Thanks again to all the fans for welcoming me to Golden State. I am very thankful for the fact that I have gone from one first-class organization, in the Lakers, to another one. Our team is going to give everything we have to win games this season and the fans have to understand that whenever we get in a jam and things are going well…we hear you screaming for us and this helps us raise our game to another level that maybe we would not have reached without them. So PLEASE keep up the great support at ORACLE Arena because it helps us so much. Oh yeah, one more thing for the fans. Please don't get mad at me if I pass up a wide-open layup for a three pointer…because that is going to happen a lot this year. If they don't get mad at me and Coach Nelson doesn't get mad at me, that will be a great thing. Thanks for reading and I will see you back in the Bay.

Thursday, October 16 (3:57 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Warriors Hold Practice In Beijing Ronny Turiaf spoke to the media before Thursday's practice. View more photos. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) Following yesterday's game in Guangzhou, the Warriors flew out to Beijing. And even though they are still in the same country, many traveling with the team feel like they are in a different world compared to their first host city. While Beijing is an ultra-modern city that played host to the Summer Olympics two months ago, the same cannot be said for Guangzhou. Not that that's a bad thing about Guangzhou - it's just the two cities are incredibly different. Anyhow, the team checked into their hotel in Beijing at 4:45 a.m., and needless to say, everyone was a bit fatigued. Despite the early arrival, the team still carried on with practice. You can see some images from today's workout by checking out this photo gallery. As you can see in the gallery, and as mentioned in Warriors PR's latest blog entry, the Warriors' presence in China certainly commands a lot of media attention. And while the team's participation in the NBA China Games 2008 is certainly a big deal, it cannot be forgotten that a regular season awaits the team less than two weeks after they come back home. On that note, check out this NBATV Warriors Team Preview. But before the Warriors tip open the regular season at ORACLE Arena on October 29, there is still one more game to be played in China. And you can watch the Warriors play the Bucks live at 8:30 p.m. on Friday night on ESPN2. Just a reminder, it will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday in Beijing when this game tips off. That's all for now. We'll be back soon with much more from Beijing.

Thursday, October 16 (12:30 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Warriors Broadcasters Video Blog On China Games Opener Following Wednesday's 98-94 loss to the Bucks, Warriors broadcasters Bob Fitzgerald and Tim Roye checked in with another video blog update. See a game recap by clicking here and find out the broadcasters' thoughts on the game in the video below: After today's game, the team departed Guangzhou for Beijing, where they will play the Bucks again on Saturday. Please note the 15-hour time difference between California and Beijing, so the China Games finale will tip-off on Friday at 8:30 p.m. if you're in the Bay Area. And be sure to read the latest edition of Tim Roye's Journal in the blog entry below. Among the can't-miss features in his entry are a conversation with Warriors President Robert Rowell and his responses to fan e-mail. Send Tim a question and he can possibly answer it in his next Journal entry.

Thursday, October 16 (11:18 a.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Tim Roye Tim Roye's Journal - Part 3 Time Well Spent in Guangzhou Kelenna Azubuike looked like the Warriors' best player in Wednesday's contest in Guangzhou. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) Paced by Kelenna Azubuike's 24 points, the Warriors led for most of the night before falling to the Milwaukee Bucks, in a confusing game that saw trouble with our broadcast and with the scorers' table. Listen to some highlights from the contest: It was a good workout for the team, as Stephen Jackson, Andris Biedrins and Marcus Williams all had the night off. Right after the game, the Warriors, with some extra personnel from the NBA, flew to Beijing. They will hold workouts today and Friday before playing the Bucks again on Saturday morning (Friday night, Bay Area time). At halftime of Wednesday's game, I sat down and spoke with Warriors President Robert Rowell about the China trip and other matters concerning the Golden State Warriors. Listen to the interview below: You can hear more from Rowell tonight on the season premiere of Warriors Radio Roundtable. The show will start at 9 p.m. on KNBR 680, and tonight's guests include Rowell, Head Coach Don Nelson, team captains Stephen Jackson and Andris Biedrins and Assistant Coach Sidney Moncrief. If you can't catch the show on KNBR tonight, be sure to check the Warriors Radio Roundtable page on warriors.com tomorrow to access audio clips from the show. THE ROSTER Corey Maggette --- 16 points in 20 minutes last night, very efficient. Al Harrington ---- Hardly broke a sweat in 13 minutes; Coach Nellie knows what he has. Andris Biedrins --- Had night off in Guangzhou, should play in Beijing. C.J. Watson --- Has athletic ability, plus more experience. Stephen Jackson --- Capt. Jack had night off and assumed assistant coach responsibilities. DeMarcus Nelson ---"The story of our training camp," according to Head Coach Don Nelson. Marco Belinelli --- 0-for-6 on Wednesday, needs to find ways to get to basket on nights where shot is not falling. Ronny Turiaf --- Struggled on the offensive end but protected the basket well. Kelenna Azubuike --- Was team's best player on Wednesday with 24 points and seven rebounds. Brandan Wright --- Is showing good steady progress and looks like he belongs. Rob Kurz --- Had eight boards in 20 minutes. Anthony Morrow --- His odds are long, but so is his range. Anthony Randolph --- Needs to take a deep breath and slow down. Richard Hendrix --- Had five minutes of work on Wednesday. Dan Dickau --- Matched up with Luke Ridnour of the Bucks. Marcus Williams --- Had the night off vs. Milwaukee. MAILBAG Corey Maggette's offensive efficiency will certainly help fill the void in Monta Ellis' absence. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) Question Hi Tim, I get the feeling that Corey Maggette is still not getting the kind of respect that has evaded him during his entire career. He has put up impressive numbers for years, but he seems to remain an afterthought. At this point in his career, can he take the next step with the Warriors and what does he need to do to accomplish that? Thanks from British Columbia, there are Warrior fans everywhere! Jeremy Answer Jeremy, It's great to hear about the broad fan base, especially from my favorite province in Canada. I love it there. Anyway, your thoughts on Maggette are interesting because we never have seen him on a really good team except for that Clippers team a few years back that was close to beating the Suns. He is an under-valued player in his ability to score efficiently and he will help make up for the loss of scoring with the departure of Baron Davis and the injury to Monta Ellis. Maybe this stop with the Warriors will be the defining one of his career. Thanks again and best of luck, Tim Question Tim, I am a season ticket holder and I sit right below you at the games. I really enjoy your work with the Warriors and your guest fill-ins on KNBR. I date back to the great Bill King and the glory days of the mid-70s when I was a college student in the Bay Area. That is a long time to be a Warriors fan and I've seen a lot - good and bad. Personally, I could not be more excited about this up-coming year. Hope you're having a great time in China! Lou Answer Lou, Thanks, China so far has been very interesting and I hope to get to the Great Wall tomorrow. I am getting more and more excited about the upcoming season as I watch the progress of our young players. Finally, I will always consider it an honor to be linked to the great Bill King, even if it is only by default. Take care, Tim KEEP THOSE E-MAILS COMING I'll be back with more from Beijing soon.

Wednesday, October 15 (10:16 a.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Warriors Broadcasters Video Blog On Second Day In China As the Warriors continue their stay in China, the broadcasting crew have checked in with another video blog update. Find out what Bob Fitzgerald and Jim Barnett had to say about the team's second day in China by watching the video below: And if you need to catch up on all your Warriors blog updates, be sure to read the most recent edition of Tim Roye's Journal; and also check out the photo gallery from the team's community outreach in Ghuangzhou, not to mention the Warriors PR blog detailing how big a deal the NBA's presence in China is.

Wednesday, October 15 (4:47 a.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors PR Feeling More Like The NBA Finals Than Pre-Season Hoops Tuesday's media availability resembled the media craze that is typically found in post-season basketball. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) Marco Belinelli's team-leading 22 points during Saturday's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oakland was certainly impressive. Apparently, however, nobody realized exactly how important the victory was until about 36 hours later. It propelled the Warriors to the NBA Finals. After arriving in China on Monday morning, the Warriors held their first media availability session with the local scribes. And, the turnout was reminiscent of an NBA Finals. Approximately 125 media members attended the team's practice and subsequently flooded the floor at the end of the two-hour scrimmage. Hordes of TV cameras, photographers and writers surrounded Don Nelson on the sideline. Thirty-plus media members pushed microphones in front Al Harrington. Another 40-plus Chinese journalists formed a circle around Stephen Jackson. * UPDATE - 12:43 p.m.: After his session with the Chinese media, Jackson sat down for a one-on-one interview with Tim Roye. Watch the footage below: Yes, the NBA is big in China. Really big. During my 18 years in the NBA, I have never experienced a non-playoff situation where the media turnout was so expansive. But, then again, I have never experienced basketball in China, where NBA players - and NBA staffers in general - are viewed as rock stars. The post-practice media session on Tuesday in Guangzhou lasted approximately 30 minutes. The Warriors enjoyed the experience. A few of the players, such as Richard Hendrix, used the little portable video cameras that owner Chris Cohan gave the entire traveling party to document the media session (rumor has it that you can actually view Richard's video on YouTube; as he has already posted some highlights from the China trip). The media turnout for tonight's game in Guangzhou is expected to be so large that the NBA will deviate from its normal pre-game custom. Typically, the locker rooms are open to the media for a 45-minute window prior to each game (6:30 to 7:15 p.m., for example, for tonight's game). However, due to the fact that space is limited and the number of media on hand will easily top the century figure, the locker rooms will be closed to the media. Otherwise, it would be a little difficult to breath, move or prepare for a game. As a result, the players will be available post-game in a press conference-type setting. Andris Biedrins has proved to be one of the more popular Warriors in Guangzhou. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) The media session, however, paled in comparison to the reception that selected Warriors players received at an NBA Cares event in Guangzhou following practice on Tuesday. Five players - Kelenna Azubuike, Andris Biedrins, Ronny Turiaf, Stephan Jackson and Marcus Williams - visited an elementary school located about a one-hour drive from the hotel. The players, along with NBA legends Bob Lanier and A.C. Green, took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new NBA Cares Learn and Play Space at the school and also participated in various basketball-related drills on the recently-refurbished outdoor basketball court that was sponsored by the NBA and Toyota. You can find out more about the event and see a photo gallery of the activities in warriors.com's previous blog entry. For the young kids - and adults - in attendance, it was a day they will not soon forget. The children swarmed the players upon their arrival, who were also greeted by a marching band. Of course, this was after the students waffled around the players' bus outside the school as though the individuals on board were a king or president. It was quite clear that these kids had never seen an NBA player or any kind of "famous" people at their school. It was truly a sight to see all of the smiles on the faces of the little ones. The girls even gave an extra loud cheer for Andris Biedrins and expressed their approval for his "handsome" looks. It must be the spiked hair, and I guess it's only appropriate that Andris' hair caught the eyes of the little girls. It coincides well with the direction the NBA is headed in China - straight up. Game 1 of the NBA Finals, er, NBA China Games 2008, will tip-off at 8:00 p.m. tonight in Guangzhou, 5 a.m. for those on the West Coast back home. The sold-out game will serve as a prelude to Saturday's game in Beijing, where another (larger) capacity crowd - and an even greater number of journalists - will greet the Warriors and Bucks. The numbers just continue to escalate; just like the NBA's popularity in China.

Tuesday, October 14 (5:15 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Warriors Reaching Out To The Community In China Corey Maggette found out firsthand just how big these NBA China Games are. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) Day 2 of the Warriors' stay in China has come and gone, and today was even more action packed then the first one. Still suffering from jetlag, the team held another practice in the morning, which was followed by a session with the media. While the primary focus of the team in China is its two pre-season contests with the Milwaukee Bucks this week, the NBA pre-season schedule is definitely not the lone reason they are thousands of miles from home. This trip to China offers the players the unique opportunity to promote and expand the NBA, and basketball in general, in China. And judging from the attendance at today's media availability, the NBA is quite well-received in the world's most populous country. This pre-seson trip also gives the players and coaches the chance to reach out to the community on an international level, and on Tuesday, the team did just that. Immediately after practice and speaking to the media, the players boarded a bus to Heyu Primary School in Guangzhou to attend the dedication of the NBA Cares Learn and Play Space. Several players and coaches took an active role in the event, and you can have a look for yourself in the photo gallery below: Quick Hits: Just a reminder, the Warriors' first pre-season matchup with the Bucks will tip off at 5 a.m. tomorrow, and you can catch the action live on ESPN Classic and KNBR 1050. And if you don't want to wake up that early, then be sure to catch the re-broadcast of the contest on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. Earlier today, KNBR aired a Bob Fitzgerald interview with Chris Mullin. Click below to listen: We'll be back in the morning with full post-game coverage from China. Until then …

Tuesday, October 14 (10:09 a.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Tim Roye Tim Roye's Journal - Part 2 The Warriors have endured the jetlag and gone on with practice over the last two days. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) After our 17-hour flight with a brief stop in Anchorage, the Golden State Warriors finally arrived here in Guangzhou, China. Sitting alongside the Pearl River, Guangzhou is roughly 100 miles from Hong Kong and is the major economic center in the area. It's also known as a major transit stop in China and is home to some great Cantonese cooking. The city is quite industrious, and I predict in five years it will be a great city to visit, but for right now it's pretty crowded with lots of construction. The Warriors left Oracle Arena at roughly 11 p.m. and we were wheels up on their 747 aircraft at about 11:30 p.m. After a re-fueling stop in Anchorage, Alaska, we were back in the air until we landed at 8:30 a.m. on Monday here in China. I saw the sun rise in the Far East, as they used to call it, and that's a memory I will surely treasure. Practice The Warriors had a longer-than-expected workout on Monday, working on both sides of the ball. On offense, they went over minute details like the angle of how you hold the ball when you throw the lob pass. And defensively, they covered their rotations in a zone defense. If you haven't seen it already, check out the video blog I did yesterday with Jim Barnett regarding our travel and practice. Tuesday Practice I awoke early to get ready for the day and found it warm but raining, as Guangzhou receives close to 100 inches of rain a year. That's an astounding number. And it certainly didn't lift my spirits to see that my beloved Red Sox were losing … The Warriors opened practice on Tuesday by posing for a team photo. (photo: Andrew Bernstein/NBAE/Getty) Despite the grim baseball news, I persevered and made my way over to practice. The Warriors took their China team picture before the workout and defense was the first order of business once practice began. * UPDATE - 10/15/08: Label this as only in Guangzhou: As the Warriors have been practicing the past two days, the backdrop of the big scoreboards at each end of the court has been this video of crustaceans, and you can see it in the footage of this video, along with my interview with Stephen Jackson. Talk about being in the fishbowl!!!! Or as I should say, a "crustacean sensation!!!!" THE ROSTER Corey Maggette --- Used his veteran status to have rookie DeMarcus Nelson deliver breakfast to his room. Was miked in today's workout for NBAE. Al Harrington --- Touted by most that he is in line for big year. Andris Biedrins --- Co-captain; Now the veteran, no longer the youngster. C.J. Watson --- Still the clubhouse leader for the point guard spot. Stephen Jackson --- Found this fan in Portland who had the sweatshirt specially made, and I've been waiting for just the right time to share it with you. Marco Belinelli --- Looked like an NBA guard in the win over OK City on Saturday night. Ronny Turiaf --- Quick leaper and to the ball. Kelenna Azubuike --- Sleeper of camp, played really well in Portland. Brandan Wright --- Started to use his length to his advantage. Richard Hendrix --- Despite sore hamstring, played well with activity against the Thunder. Dan Dickau --- In the mix for point guard play. Anthony Randolph --- Working the rookie learning curve. DeMarcus Nelson --- Had a statement game on Thursday. What a thrill it must have been for him to start and play in Oakland in front of family and friends. Marcus Williams --- Returning to form after enduring a sore ankle. Anthony Morrow --- Can shoot, and is a hard guy to let go because of that. Rob Kurz --- Hard worker and a nice shot. Monta Ellis --- Suspended for the first 30 games of the season for violation of contract. MAILBAG DeMarcus Nelson certainly made a statement with his play on Saturday . (photo: Rocky Widner/NBAE/Getty) Question Hey Tim, Do you think that DeMarcus Nelson has any shot of actually winning a roster spot? Have you heard how he is doing in camp? Thanks. Bill K. Answer Bill, Greetings from China. The answer to your question is simple, and it's an emphatic YES! DeMarcus has a good chance of hanging around and the coaching staff loves his effort, his intelligence and his defense. He is a great kid and the kind of guy you root for. And by the way, I interviewed DeMarcus last week when we were in Portland. Listen to what he had to say by clicking below: Thanks and take care, Tim Question I would like to hear about the rookie Anthony Randolph. What does he think about his new career, how is he adjusting, how do his teammates and coaches feel his progress is going? Thanks, Bob Answer Bob, I think that Anthony, like all rookies, is struggling with how he needs to play and where he fits in. A case in point was with his defense against Oklahoma City, where he was called for a couple of blocks instead of playing the ball. Offensively, he has the skill and the belief to do well. Once he completes that adjustment period, he should be a really exciting player to watch. Thanks, Tim KEEP THOSE E-MAILS COMING and for now Zai jian from Guangzhou …

Monday, October 13 (2:45 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Warriors Broadcasters Check In With Video From China If some of the Warriors look a little sleep deprived, there's good reason for that. The team arrived in Guangzhou, China, this morning, some 18 hours after they departed from Oakland on Saturday night. A long flight is one thing, but add Saturday's pre-season victory over the Thunder, a 90-minute layover and multiple time changes, and it's understandable why they might be riding on fumes right about now. Shortly after their flight touched down in Guangzhou, the Warriors went through customs and made their way to the team bus, which took them to their hotel. The team enjoyed a nice brunch before trying to catch up on some much-needed rest for a few hours. However, they couldn't get too comfortable, as they had a practice scheduled for 6 p.m. Fortunately for the players, the coaches were a little fatigued as well, so the workout was short and sweet. For more on the team's arrival in China, check out the first edition of the Warriors Broadcasters' video blog from China below: And for a photo gallery of the team's trip, click here. We'll be back with more coverage of the team in China soon, so stay tuned …

Saturday, October 11 (10:52 p.m.) SUBMITTED BY: Warriors.com Off To China The Warriors didn't have much time to reflect on tonight's pre-season win over the Thunder at ORACLE Arena. Instead, they went straight from the locker room to the airport, where they will soon depart on their journey to Guangzhou and Beijing to participate in the NBA China Games 2008. After a layover in Anchorage, Alaska, and multiple time changes , the Warriors are scheduled to arrive in Guangzhou, China, on Monday morning. Stay tuned for continued behind-the-scenes coverage of the team, as we will have the team's stay in China covered from front to back. In other news from today, the Warriors suspended guard Monta Ellis for the first 30 games of the 2008-09 season. We'll be back with more details on this in the near future, so stay tuned. *UPDATE - 10/12/08: Prior to last night's contest vs. the Thunder, Warriors President Robert Rowell addressed Ellis' suspension. Find out what he had to say by clicking on the link below: LISTEN TO INTERVIEW And if you're looking for the previous entries of the Training Camp Blog, click here.