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Coach working on revamped deal that would keep him on bench next season

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Publicly, Warriors officials have said all along that they expect Don Nelson to be back on Golden State's bench for the 2007-08 season. Tuesday, it looked as though they had good reason for such optimism. Representatives for the team and Nelson met Tuesday to discuss revamping the coach's contract, a person with knowledge of the discussions said, and signs are good for the return of the 67-year-old coach, who was obviously worn down by the end of last season. Nelson declined to comment in depth on the situation, and messages left with Warriors officials were not returned.

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Anyone concerned about having let Mario Ellie leave the organization yet?

Better yet, do we start breaking Keith Smart in as the next head coach of the Warriors (a la Avery Johnson)?

Nellie simply doesn't have it physically to last a full season and have anything left for any potential playoff run. IMO, Nellie would be better served as a GM/assistant GM/consultant for this team.

Then again, would the W's have had their second-half run to make the playoffs, and had any better 'insider information' on the Mavs for that first round upset?

I'm conflicted right now about the whole Nellie thing....