Much like every single team in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors are also looking to find ways to augment revenues for the upcoming season. The coronavirus pandemic has had an adverse effect on each team's profit margins, and the Warriors are no different. This is exactly why Golden State is reportedly pushing the idea of allowing fans to rent luxury suites during games.

There is a real possibility that the 2020-21 season will be played in crowd-less arenas, and it goes without saying that the lost sales from gate receipts are already going to serve as a significant blow on revenue. As such, the Warriors are exploring the possibility of allowing a limited number of supporters to watch the game, and naturally, they'd rather that these be the high-paying fans that are willing to splurge on luxury suites.

According to a report by Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Dubs might be interested in adding another star to their roster this offseason. After all, they certainly possess the assets to do so. However, they're expected to be deep in the luxury tax, and one way to recoup some of these expenses is by somehow generating ticket sales:

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You can build bigger trades combining No. 2 and [Andrew] Wiggins with (among others) Orlando (at No. 15) and Cleveland (at No. 5), but tossing in that much salary becomes cumbersome — especially considering Golden State is in line to pay a gazillion in luxury tax. (There's a reason Golden State officials on a recent conference call with the league inquired about the feasibility of safely allowing high-paying fans into luxury suites, sources say. They are far from the only team asking these sorts of questions.)

That actually makes a lot of sense from a financial perspective. Then again, the league has been very strict in implementing safety protocols, so this might be an uphill battle for the Warriors. As the above report states, however, they're not the only team lobbying for this initiative, so it seems to be a winnable battle at this point.

UPDATE: It appears the NBA is indeed planning on opening the suites in a limited capacity, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Some courtside fans may also be allowed.