AL THORNTON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Al Thornton Considering Signing With Nuggets

Al Thornton finished the 10-11 season with the Warriors.
Via RealGM  |  December 05, 2011

The Golden State Warriors are happy so far with Al Thornton

27-year old small forward Al Thornton has been giving the Warriors solid offense off the bench since signing with them. Thornton has played in 7 games (0 starts) with the Warriors so far and he is averaging 12.3 minutes, 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. Thornton is also shooting 63% from the floor with the Warriors and they will continue to give him solid minutes...
Via Warriors Locker  |  March 15, 2011

Blowin’ Money Fast: Washington Wizards Buy Out Al Thornton

In a surprising move, the Washington Wizards bought out the contract of forward Al Thornton. That makes two contract buyouts in the last couple of days (Mike Bibby) for Washington. It was a move that Thornton didn’t even know about until late in the process. His agent was already discussing the terms of the buyout [...]
Via Ball Junkie  |  March 02, 2011

Al Thornton Expected to Sign with Warriors

On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards agreed to buyout small forward Al Thornton. Thornton is expected to sign with the Golden State Warriors for the remainder of the season once he clears waivers. The Breakdown Thornton makes for a nice speculative addition in deep leagues. Golden State has a terrible bench, so Thornton could carve out a rotation role for the rest of the season...
Via Fantasy Basketball Breakdown  |  March 02, 2011

Al Thornton adjusting to possibly more limited role

Al Thornton didn't really know how to handle it, since it caught him "completely" off guard. During the Wizards' win on Wednesday over the Indiana Pacers, Thornton had received a DNP-Coach's Decision for the first time since he joined the Wizards near the trade deadline. I've just got to stay ready. (Getty Images) He didn't get an explanation from assistant Randy Wittman, who was...
Via Washington Post  |  January 01, 2011

Al Thornton to become a restricted free agent

Al Thornton will definitely be a restricted free agent after this season. Billy Duffy, Thorton's agent, said on Tuesday that his client would not sign an extension by Nov. 1. "I think Al's about to go to a whole other level and I think the way he's perceived right now, I think there is going to be an ability to enhance his reputation around the league and within that organization...
Via Washington Post  |  October 26, 2010

Thornton Surprised By Washington's Small Lineup

The Wizards went with a small lineup over the weekend, moving Al Thornton to the bench...
Via RealGM  |  October 11, 2010

Al Thornton discusses getting hit by a car, Wizards practice in the dark

Al Thornton had a brief encounter with the woman who hit him with a car on Thursday evening. He hopped on the hood, wrapped his arms around a side to hold on, then looked at her through the windshield. Thornton had an understandable reaction when the woman told him that she didn't see the 6-foot-8, 225 pound forward. "I was looking directly in the window," Thornton said. "I was like...
Via Washington Post  |  October 02, 2010

Is it Al Thornton time?

It's pretty easy to forget about Al Thornton since he barely was around long enough to make a difference for the Washington Wizards last season. He arrived in late February, had some great games followed by some disappearing acts, missed seven games late with a groin injury, then finished quietly. The 6-foot-7 Thornton averaged 10.7 points in 24 games with the Wizards last season...
Via Washington Post  |  July 28, 2010

Al Thornton’s production has dropped this season for the Los Angeles Clippers

Last season Al Thornton looked like a player on the rise. He played in 71 games (67 starts) for the Clippers last season and he averaged 37.4 minutes, 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. The Clippers brought in Rasual Butler over the summer in a trade with the Hornets and [...]
Via Clippers Locker  |  February 14, 2010
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