Jamal Crawford acquisition means Warriors are trying to win now

November 21, 10:04 AMGolden State Warriors ExaminerMatt Steinmetz

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Jamal Crawford can play alongside Monta Ellis 

Jamal Crawford is coming and Al Harrington is heading out.

That might be all ... or there might be more.

First, the credit. Here is a link to Mark Stein's story and Marcus Thompson's story.

Stein is reporting that it's a one-for-one deal, but there is a chance that could change.

Some quick notes:

First off, the real significance of this trade for the Warriors is that it seems clear: They're trying to win now and make the playoffs.

Any notion of future cap space for the next three years or so is gone.

They're looking at having approximately five players -- Monta Ellis, Andris Biedrins, Stephen Jackson, Corey Maggette and Jamal Crawford -- all making about $10 million or so in 2010-11.

The rest of the roster will likely be made up of lesser-paid role players.

The good news is Crawford -- despite being a high-volume shooter -- fits into the Warriors' system and can certainly play alongside Monta Ellis.

I've also heard that a third team might be involved -- the Los Angeles Clippers -- with names such as Tim Thomas, Cuttino Mobley and Zach Randolph being thrown around.

At this point I can't confirm that, however.

Obviously, more to come.

More Examiner coverage of the trade:

• NBA Examiner Earl Sneed
• New York Knicks Examiner Ryan Fishman
• Seattle Basketball Examiner Zac Kaplan