Nelson plans to be back next season for Warriors

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Now that he's the winningest coach in NBA history, Don Nelson has a new project planned for his final go as Golden State's coach next season: turning Andris Biedrins into a decent free-throw shooter.

With an underhand shot, no less. Nelson insists Biedrins will do it this time after previous suggestions of such a change.

Biedrins, sidelined the last 23 games following March 10 surgery to repair a small tear of an abdominal muscle and 48 total, made just 4 of 25 from the line this season -- and Nelson says he was less aggressive going to the basket to avoid having to shoot free throws.

Nelson reiterated before Tuesday night's final home game against the Jazz he would return next season to fulfill the final year of his contract for the Warriors, and general manager Larry Riley said that would be the case barring any unforeseen circumstances.