GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Signed Joe Smith, forward, to a three-year contract.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Named Ron Meikle director of scouting.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Signed Tod Murphy, forward, to a 10-day contract.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Activated Billy Owens, forward, from the injured list.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Signed Kenny Battle, forward, to a second 10-day contract.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Signed Jaren Jackson, guard, to a second 10-day contract.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Named Robert Rowell chief operating officer.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - This is a gutted franchise that may not be in contention for at least three seasons.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS Last season - 19-63.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Placed Rod Higgins, forward, on injured reserve.