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• Warriors Will Try To Retain Jonathan Kuminga

The Golden State Warriors have gone on record indicating they would like to retain Jonathan Kuminga as he enters restricted free agency. Kuminga has been more of a favorite of Joe Lacob and the front office than of Steve Kerr throughout his tenure with the Warriors. "We value JK," Mike Dunleavy Jr. said. "I think he had a resilient season. ... As far as bringing him back next season, I think it's...2025
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• Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors Interested In Considering Sign-And-Trade

The Golden State Warriors plan on extending the $7.9 million qualifying offer to Jonathan Kuminga this offseason, sources tell The Athletic. This will make him a restricted free agent and both sides are expected to explore sign-and-trade scenarios. While Steve Kerr has struggled to give Kuminga consistent minutes and trust, the 2021 lottery pick remains a favorite of Joe Lacob. Lacob is unlikely t...2025
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• Warriors Focused On Finding Right Role Players Over Pursuit Of Another Star In Offseason

The Golden State Warriors plan to prioritize upgrading role players around Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler rather than pursuing another star, sources tell The Athletic. The Warriors spent the past 16 months pursuing a star from LeBron James to Paul George to Lauri Markkanen and even Kevin Durant before finally acquiring Butler from the Miami Heat before the trade deadline. The Warriors have long be...2025
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• Lacob acknowledges Warriors took initial ‘risk' with Butler trade
Joe Lacob recently acknowledged that the Golden State Warriors’ trade for six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler initially was risky – but undoubtedly worth it....2025
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• Joe Lacob: Jimmy Butler 'Worth Every Freaking Penny'

The Golden State Warriors bought low trading for Jimmy Butler ahead of the trade deadline with the risk coming from his two-year, $121 million extension that runs through the 26-27 season and were rewarded with a playoff berth and first round win over the Houston Rockets. The Warriors missed the playoffs in 2024 and were floundering after a fast start to the season before trading for Butler. "Yeah...2025
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• Agents Preparing For 'Free Agent Recession' In 2025 NBA Offseason

Some NBA agents are preparing for a "free agent recession" this coming offseason given the limited amount of cap space teams possess despite the cap increasing by 10 percent. The Brooklyn Nets are expected to have between $45 million and $60 million in cap space, but they appear more focused on a rebuild than an immediate turnaround. "There's only one team that has a lot of cap space [Brooklyn] a...2025
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• Joe Lacob gets candid on Kevin Durant rejecting Warriors reunion

Many theories surfaced when Kevin Durant reportedly turned down a reunion with the Warriors at the trade deadline....2025
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• NBA Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Raptors, Draft, Cooper Flagg

WARRIORS Despite increasing their salary commitments for the 2025-26 season with the acquisition and extension of Jimmy Butler, the Warriors are still focused on retaining Jonathan Kuminga in restricted free agency. “Absolutely,” Warriors owner Joe Lacob said when asked about the team’s interest in keeping Kuminga, via Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “One hundred percent. […] The post NBA No...2025
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• Warriors Remain Committed To Re-Signing Jonathan Kuminga

While the Golden State Warriors increased their 25-26 salary commitments by trading and then extending Jimmy Butler, they remain committed to trying to re-sign Jonathan Kuminga in restricted free agency. "Absolutely," Joe Lacob said when asked if they are still interested in keeping Kuminga. "One hundred percent. Are you kidding me? I love that guy. We love him." Kuminga is known as a favorite of ...2025
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• Warriors, Suns Discuss Kevin Durant Trade, Could Involve Up To Five Teams Plus Jimmy Butler

The Golden State Warriors are pursuing a trade for Kevin Durant after they have struck out on a number of other star pursuits over the past 12 years including LeBron James, Lauri Markkanen and Paul George. The Phoenix Suns are engaging on Durant discussions after they have been unable to turn Bradley Beal into Jimmy Butler. The two teams share a commonality as they are in the play-in picture in th...2025
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Latest Joe Lacob news and rumors

• Lacob's ambition keeps Warriors persistent approaching trade deadline

Joe Lacob might have to lower his sights at the NBA trade deadline, but the Golden State Warriors CEO's tendency is to shoot for the moon....2025
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• Warriors 'Canvassing' NBA For Star Trade, Could Be Miami's Backup Plan For Jimmy Butler
The Golden State Warriors have shifted course on their pursuit of a star just a few weeks after Stephen Curry declared that he didn't want the front office to be desperate. Golden State is willing to acquire Jimmy Butler and sign him to an extension, and they have also inquired on Kevin Durant. At last year's trade deadline, the Warriors attempted to acquire LeBron James from the Los Angeles Laker...2025
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• Podziemski reveals candid exchange with Dunleavy amid trade rumors

Brandin Podziemski revealed what Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy and team owner Joe Lacob said to him while his name was tied to several NBA trade rumors this offseason....2024
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• Warriors’ Podziemski Talks Trade Rumors, 2024/25 Goals, More
Brandin Podziemski‘s name popped up in trade rumors throughout the summer amid speculation that he could be included in a package for a star like Paul George or Lauri Markkanen. However, the Warriors guard received separate assurances from general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob that the team had no plans to trade […]...2024
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• Lacob claims Warriors open to trading almost ‘anyone' for right price

With trade rumors all but heating up, Warriors owner Joe Lacob admitted the team is open to trading "anyone" but one or two players....2024
• Lacob reveals Warriors' preseason Klay offer was higher than Mavs deal

Joe Lacob offered some insight regarding the Warriors' contract offers to Klay Thompson before his exit....2024
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• Making sense of Podziemski's Warriors future amid NBA trade rumors

Joe Lacob and the Warriors view sophomore guard Brandin Podziemski very highly as his name continues to be connected in trade rumors....2024
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• Klay Thompson Asked Stephen Curry Not To Exert Influence Over Warriors' Negotiating Position

In the weeks leading to free agency, Klay Thompson asked Stephen Curry not to exert his influence over the Golden State Warriors in hopes of applying enough pressure to ensure his return to the franchise, sources tell Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Even if Curry was able to change the outcome, it wouldn't change how genuine Joe Lacob and the Golden State front office felt about keeping Thompson. ...2024
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• Draymond has ‘zero interest' in coaching despite Lacob's offer

Draymond Green appreciates the conversations he has had with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about potentially coaching in the future, but he expressed his disinterest in the career as of now....2024
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• Warriors Asked Draymond Green To Mentor Jonathan Kuminga As Condition Of New Contract

When Draymond Green signed his new four-year, $100 million contract with the Golden State Warriors last June, Joe Lacob asked him to serve as a mentor for Jonathan Kuminga as an unwritten part of the deal. "Joe said, 'I know you're going to play and lead and all of that, but I need one more thing,'" Green recalled. "He said 'I need you to take JK under your wing. "I said, 'You got my word ...To me...2024
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• Why Lacob was ‘happy' to give Kerr record-setting Warriors contract

Warriors owner Joe Lacob explained why coach Steve Kerr deserved his record-setting Warriors contract extension....2024
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• Report: Klay Thompson, Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Have Strained Relationship

According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, Klay Thompson and Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob have a strained relationship. Thompson and Lacob’s relationship has become strained over contract negotiations. Thompson becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. Lacob decided not to sign Thompson to an extension this season. “Thompson always knew he [...2024
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• Report: Klay, Lacob's relationship ‘suffered some strain' over contract
Klay Thompson's relationship with Warriors owner Joe Lacob reportedly has suffered a strain over contract negotiations....2024
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• Steve Kerr Officially Signs 2-Year Extension With Warriors: ‘Let’s Keep It Rolling’

Steve Kerr officially signed a two-year extension with the Golden State Warriors today. The Warriors signed Kerr to a two-year, $35 million extension, making him the highest-paid coach in NBA history. “Yeah, I felt very comfortable making this a two-year extension. Joe [Lacob] felt comfortable as well,” Kerr said ahead of the Warriors’ game against the Washington [̷...2024
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• Report: Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Wanted To Acquire LeBron James From Lakers

According to NBA insider Baxter Holmes of ESPN, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob wanted to acquire LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers at this year’s trade deadline. Lacob, in consultation with Draymond Green, inquired about trading for LeBron, who has the same agent (Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group) as Green. “I’m not […] The post Report: Warriors Ow...2024
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• Joe Lacob: We Are Not Here To Be Just 'Some Team'

The Golden State Warriors launched an improbable pursuit of LeBron James ahead of the trade deadline, which teams sources tell ESPN's Baxter Holmes represents the desire from Joe Lacob to keep the franchise as a contender. "I'm not going to comment on something I can't comment on, but, in general, I just want to win," Lacob said. "We just want to win. We want to be the best, and we're going to try...2024
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• Warriors’ Lacob Talks Payroll, Kerr, Kuminga, Thompson
With the Warriors playing better basketball since Draymond Green‘s return from suspension last month, the organization decided ahead of this season’s trade deadline that it didn’t want to take a step backward by essentially selling off a veteran or two, even if it resulted in a significant financial windfall, team owner Joe Lacob said during […]...2024
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• Lacob touts JK's ‘unlimited' ceiling, praises ‘tremendous' rookies

Warriors CEO Joe Lacob sees Jonathan Kuminga's ceiling as "unlimited" and praises the Warriors' 2023 NBA Draft picks in a conversation on "The TK Show" with Tim Kawakami....2024
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• Warriors Made Bid For LeBron James At NBA Trade Deadline
The Golden State Warriors made an unsuccessful bid for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James before last Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, according to sources. Warriors owner Joe Lacob offered an undisclosed trade package to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss in futile efforts to pair James with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, neither the Lakers nor James were […] The post Warriors Made Bid ...2024
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• Steve Kerr Wants To Remain Head Coach Of Warriors Next Season

Steve Kerr is in the final season of his contract with the Golden State Warriors as no extension has been reached. "I want to be back," Kerr told Logan Murdock of The Ringer. "I've made that clear every time I've been asked about it. The only thing I won't talk about is just any detail of contract stuff, but I've been very open. I want to come back. Joe [Lacob has] told me he wants me back, so I t...2024
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