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Before he fully commits to returning to the Warriors, however, Nelson has one more self-induced obstacle to overcome: his contract.

Citing league sources, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Monday that Nelson, who turned 67 in May, is seeking a significant pay raise from his current three-year deal after leading Golden State to the playoffs for the first time in 13 years. Warriors president Robert Rowell and John O'Connor, Nelson's representative, met last week to discuss the matter.

"All I will say is that Don is very conflicted," O'Connor told the Chronicle. "He is extremely excited about this team, but at the same time, he exhausted himself this last season like he has never done before."

Nelson has two years and $6.2 million left on his contract and wants the deal's playoff-related bonuses to be guaranteed, which would bring his annual salary to about $6 million. Nelson's $3.1 million base salary ranks among the bottom half of the league, the Chronicle said.

Warriors top executive Chris Mullin said last week he has no reason to believe Nelson won't be back next season.

"I got Nellie to come back. I'm going to keep Nellie here," Mullin said. "Whatever those issues might be, they'll be resolved."

Former Warriors coach Mike Montgomery, who was fired two years into his four-year contract, is still owed $2.5 million, the Chronicle reported.

Warriors point guard Baron Davis believes Nelson deserves to have his contract renegotiated.

"I know that Chris Mullin and our management team, they'll figure it out with coach. Everybody will play fair," Davis said, according to the Chronicle.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.