​The Golden State Warriors had plans to sign veteran point guard Jose Calderon but have now scrapped those plans in the wake of the Kevin Durant's injury. Instead, the Warriors will now sign forward Matt Barnes for the rest of the season to maintain wing depth if Durant is to miss extended time.

Sources tell Haynes and me that the Warriors plan to sign Jose Calderon as they promised but then waive him to make room for Matt Barnes. — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) March 1, 2017

Golden State will still sign Calderon to a contract in order to honor the agreement they had with the 35-year-old but will waive him immediately. The Spaniard will still be able to latch on with another playoff team.

Jose Calderon will still able to latch on with another contending team. Golden State exercising goodwill by honoring contract agreement. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) March 1, 2017

Barnes, 36, will make his return to Oakland, as he played for the Warriors from 2006 to 2008 and was a member of the "We Believe" team. He is happy to return to Golden State, saying, "It's a dream come true! I feel like I helped start something in '07 and now I'm coming back to help finish it."

Wish I could bring you two with me!! I'm at a loss for words right now, next to the birth of my… https://t.co/0p4l9GX7Tj — Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) March 1, 2017

The seasoned veteran will provide three-point shooting, defensive tenacity, and timely plays. He may be required to play a major role if Durant's injury turns out to be serious. With the Warriors securing Barnes for the remainder of the season, it could possibly mean that Durant's injury is indeed severe.





Durant will undergo an MRI today. In the meantime, Barnes figures to become the starting small forward.