OAKLAND -- In a widely anticipated move, the Warriors on Sunday night waived veteran forward Omri Casspi,
The move creates a roster opening that will be filled by backup guard Quinn Cook, who has excelled as the starting point guard in the wake of a succession of injuries to Stephen Curry.
Casspi signed a one-year contract last July but has been fighting uphill in recent weeks, falling out of the rotation and then sustaining sprained right ankle that has kept off the court since March 14.
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Casspi played in 53 games, seven starts this season, averaging 5.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes per game.
Hours before Casspi was released, Cook scored 21 points in a 126-120 loss to New Orleans on Sunday. Still under contract as a two-way player, Cook is expected to sign a standard NBA contract within 48 hours, after which he becomes eligible for the playoffs.