The Warriors’ head of physical performance and sports medicine Chelsea Lane is leaving Golden State, according to Marcus Thompson of The Athletic. Her new position is with the Atlanta Hawks, as the Executive Director of Athletic Performance and Sports Medicine.
A former Jazz forward plans to sign with the Warriors after he clears waivers on Monday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Golden State will sign him at the veteran minimum, giving the Warriors 13 players on their active roster.
A torn Achilles is considered one of the most severe injuries an NBA player can sustain, and often has a serious impact on careers after the fact, especially for big men.