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Golden State WarriorsAthletics were nearly light years ahead thanks to Warriors owner Joe Lacob's bold vision

The Oakland Athletics have become the poster child of frugal spending in the MLB. Many fans in the area have been disheartened by the ownership pinching pennies when it comes to the team. Owning the lowest payroll in the league, letting go of star players, asking the city to pay for a new stadium, they’ve […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob hints at his opinion of Dubs trading for Kevin Durant

Discussions with his former teammates notwithstanding, it’s still unclear if Kevin Durant would actually be interested in returning to the Golden State Warriors. There are other major obstacles the Dubs and Brooklyn Nets would have to clear in a potential trade built around the the two-time Finals MVP, too. Ignore those complications for now, though. Why? The […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob drops truth bomb on futures of Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off a championship and will be looking to make another run at the title in 2023. However, they’ve already lost a few important pieces in free agency, most notably Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. While it’s not a concern this summer, both Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole […]

Golden State WarriorsJoe Lacob reveals ridiculous reason Warriors are 'in trouble' with rest of NBA

The Golden State Warriors are the 2022 NBA Finals champions. From locker room champagne showers to a huge parade, the team has had a great time celebrating the victory. However, according to Joe Lacob, the Dubs’ success and corresponding pay raises could spell trouble for the franchise. The Warriors owner joined “The TK Show” and […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors move up in 2022 NBA Draft with Hawks trade

It sure seems like the Golden State Warriors think they’ve found another gem late in the NBA draft. After sending No. 51 and $2 million in cash to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night for the 44th pick, Golden State selected Toledo guard Ryan Rollins. The Warriors sent No. 51 and $2M to Hawks for […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob fires back at notion that Dubs' title is a 'checkbook win'

The Golden State Warriors are back atop the NBA world after capturing their fourth championship over the last eight seasons Thursday night. They defeated the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Once again, the stars were stars as Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green led them to another title. Some […]

Golden State WarriorsJoe Lacob's confident Warriors take will please Stephen Curry, fans

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob doesn’t expect the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics to be easy, but he remains confident his team can beat Jayson Tatum and Co. In an interview with Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, Lacob shared his reasoning why he thinks the Warriors have the edge against the Celtics. While […]

Golden State WarriorsJoe Lacob's Lakers dreams for Warriors will make Stephen Curry, fans smile

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob has one dream for his team: become perennial title contenders like the Los Angeles Lakers. As things currently stand, they are well on their way there. Speaking to reporters ahead of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Lacob shared his aspirations for the team, noting that there […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob pats himself on the back for opting against superstar trade

The Golden State Warriors are back in the NBA Finals again after a two-year absence. This team now has a chance to build on its legacy — one that many believed was over after seeing what the Dubs had gone through over the past two seasons. In a recent interview, Warriors owner Joe Lacob revealed […]

Golden State WarriorsJordan Poole's future with Warriors gets cryptic update from Joe Lacob

Jordan Poole made headlines again on Monday after torching the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round matchup. The Golden State Warriors guard dropped 29 points as he helped lead his team to a 2-0 advantage against reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and Co. Poole definitely has a bright future ahead of him. The big […]

Los Angeles LakersWarriors' Joe Lacob blasts Lakers for recruiting from a retirement home

The Golden State Warriors are playing the best basketball we’ve seen from them this season, and at just the right time. Nearly back to full strength for the first time all year, the Warriors have grabbed an early 2-0 lead in their playoff series against the Nuggets. Owner Joe Lacob isn’t surprised by the success […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob's Tom Brady message to Stephen Curry as Klay Thompson returns

The Golden State Warriors have raced out of the gate to a 30-9 record, tied for the best mark in the NBA. The ultimate goal for the Warriors is the same one that it’s been since owner Joe Lacob bought the team: win a championship. Key to those championship hopes is star guard Stephen Curry, […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry must agree with Joe Lacob's bold take on Warriors' 'greatest' trade

Golden State Warriors team owner Joe Lacob recently revealed what he believes to be the “greatest deal” the Dubs have ever pulled off. It might come as a bit of a surprise for some folks, but we’re pretty sure Stephen Curry will approve of this notion. Speaking on the most recent episode of The TK […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner has a surprising LeBron James confession about Stephen Curry

One of the biggest rivalries in today’s NBA is that of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. While these two may have a buddy-buddy type of relationship, there’s no denying that there’s always that intense competitive spirit between them whenever they face off against each other on […]

Golden State WarriorsReport: Stephen Curry's true feelings on Warriors 'juggling timelines'

There were a number of trade rumors over the summer involving the Golden State Warriors. With a young piece in James Wiseman already in tow, plus a pair of lottery picks, many figured the Warriors would cash in those assets in a trade to get Stephen Curry for proven help as they chase a championship. […]

Golden State WarriorsBen Simmons tampering comments get Warriors owner Joe Lacob fined $50,000

Ben Simmons’ issues with the Philadelphia 76ers just became a problem for another team. The NBA announced Tuesday that Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacod has been fined $50,000 for tampering. Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob has been fined $50,000 for violating the NBA's anti-tampering rule. He was fined for these comments about Ben […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob drops definitive truth bomb on possible Ben Simmons trade

The Golden State Warriors have long been tied to a Ben Simmons trade ever since his the Philadelphia 76ers began shopping him around the league. On paper, it makes sense. Golden State, with two of the greatest shooters of all-time in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, could make up for his lack of an outside […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry, Warriors get shocking news on possible 'big trade'

For those expecting the Golden State Warriors to make a splash and trade for a star player to help Stephen Curry and Co. compete for a championship, they will be disappointed. After all, team owner Joe Lacob admitted that it’s “very unlikely.” While Lacob is not totally closing the door to a potentially massive trade, […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry, Warriors title hopes slapped with harsh reality from Joe Lacob

There were reports about a week ago that revealed desire among the Golden State Warriors big three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green to leverage their draft assets into a ready-to-roll veteran. But the NBA draft has come and gone, and Golden State now has two additional projects on their roster that already […]

Golden State WarriorsJoe Lacob believes Warriors' Kobe Bryant is ready to emerge and give Stephen Curry a boost

There will never, ever be another Kobe Bryant, but when talking about where the Golden State Warriors are following a successful 2021 NBA Draft, team owner Joe Lacob couldn’t help but drop the name of the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s name. The Warriors kept both of their first-round picks in the draft and used them […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors' Stephen Curry, Draymond Green hilariously trick Joe Lacob into paying $5000 wine celebration

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and teammate Draymond Green had quite the celebration after the former passed Wilt Chamberlain as the franchise’s leading scorer. On Tuesday night, Green celebrated Curry’s milestone by taking the Warriors superstar out to dinner in Oklahoma City, per Nick Friedell of ESPN. While there, Dray apparently tricked Warriors owner […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors' Kelly Oubre Jr. takes jab at Suns owner Robert Sarver while praising Joe Lacob

Kelly Oubre Jr. was recently introduced as a member of the Golden State Warriors after his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder, which went down after a trade from the Phoenix Suns. In an interview on “Damon, Ratto & Kolsky” on 95.7 The Game, the newest Warrior expressed how excited he is to join the […]

Golden State WarriorsKelly Oubre deal driven by Joe Lacob's desire to win, per Warriors GM Bob Myers

The Golden State Warriors suffered a major setback on Thursday when they learned that All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is set to miss his second consecutive season, this time around due to a torn Achilles. Nevertheless, the Dubs remain steadfast in their desire to challenge for a title this coming season, as the team has […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors' proposal to have fans at home games rejected by San Francisco officials

The Golden State Warriors just endured a setback in their quest to have fans at the Chase Center for the 2020-21 season. On Wednesday, the city of San Francisco, citing public health risks, rejected the proposal put forth by the Warriors to host about 9,000 fans (50% capacity) at the Chase Center for home games, […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors submit 'Operation Dub Nation' plan for 50% fan capacity at home games

The Golden State Warriors are audaciously leading the pack in terms of bringing in fans to home games for the upcoming season. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports that the Warriors are hoping that state and local officials allow them to reopen the Chase Center at 50% capacity for the 2020-21 season, in a plan that has […]

Golden State WarriorsWhy Warriors owner Joe Lacob turned down lottery cameo: 'I don't do lotteries, I do championships'

It had been a long while since the Golden State Warriors were present for the NBA Draft Lottery, having gone to five straight NBA Finals and reaping the fruits of their prior draft success. On Thursday, it was Stephen Curry representing the organization instead of owner Joe Lacob, the man many across the league have […]

Golden State WarriorsHow Joe Lacob got the Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors were a league laughing stock for the better part of the late ’90s early 2000s, consistently at the bottom of the barrel and one of the few Western Conference teams that represented no imminent danger. It soon became evident that a complete change was needed to turn their fate around. Enter […]

Golden State WarriorsJoe Lacob reveals why Warriors made trade for Andrew Wiggins

Golden State Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob was among those in the organization who initially believed D’Angelo Russell was the kind of impact player the Dubs needed in Kevin Durant’s absence. But while Lacob acknowledged Russell played well for the Warriors when he was healthy, he noted the decision to trade him to the Minnesota […]

Golden State WarriorsKevin Durant exit a 'good thing' for the Warriors, claims team owner

The Golden State Warriors saw two-time NBA Finals MVP forward Kevin Durant depart in free agency last summer (via sign-and-trade), but the Bay Area franchise’s co-owner, Joe Lacob, sees the All-Star leaving for the Brooklyn Nets as a positive for the Western Conference club. Per Anthony Slater in The Athletic: “This is really an odd […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob has plan to help out workers at Chase Center

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob has a plan to help out the workers who work at the Chase Center. With the NBA season suspended, the people who work at NBA arenas are basically out of jobs now. Lacob and the Warriors, though, will make sure the affected people will be taken care of: “We […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob says Dubs have 'much more revenue than the Knicks and Lakers'

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob says the Dubs have “much more revenue” than the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors rank third in the NBA in franchise valuation, according to Forbes. The Knicks at $4.6 billion and Lakers at $4.4 billion are worth more than the Warriors at $4.3 billion, but […]

Golden State WarriorsJoe Lacob still doesn't understand why Kevin Durant left Warriors for Nets

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob admits he still doesn’t understand why Kevin Durant left the Dubs for the Brooklyn Nets in free agency. Lacob will never say anything bad about Durant since KD brought the Warriors two more titles. However, he thinks the two-time Finals MVP made a mistake by leaving the Warriors: “I […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner teases potential Klay Thompson return this season

The Golden State Warriors have little to fight for the rest of the season besides a high lottery pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Yet the impending return of Stephen Curry has also opened the door for Klay Thompson’s potential season debut in 2019-20. Owner Joe Lacob teased Thompson’s return, one that could potentially take […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors won't mess with 'basketball gods,' try to win every game upon Stephen Curry return

The Golden State Warriors are far and away the worst team in the NBA, but that doesn’t mean that project tank is fully underway for the rest of the season. The team is expecting Stephen Curry to return from a broken hand in early March, but the Warriors won’t hold him back any longer than he […]

Golden State WarriorsJoe Lacob envisions recreating "next dynasty" through gap-year

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is making the most of an otherwise disappointing transition season, one many have called a gap-year that will bridge one dynasty in what Lacob hopes is another to come in 2020-21. Lacob was in attendance for the NBA’s Tech Summit during All-Star Weekend in Chicago, taking the positives from […]

Golden State WarriorsJoe Lacob wants Warriors to 'field the best possible team' in the next 2 years for Stephen Curry

Despite the current state of the Golden State Warriors, team owner Joe Lacob remains in good spirits. The 64-year-old majority owner of one of the most popular sports teams in the world understands his team is going nowhere this season. Lacob now looks ahead the next two seasons — which just happens to be the […]

Golden State WarriorsJoe Lacob admits Andrew Wiggins is a better fit for Warriors than D'Angelo Russell

For Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob, both Andrew Wiggins and D’Angelo Russell are excellent ballers but the former is a better fit for the team. The Warriors were one of the teams who sealed a blockbuster trade at the deadline. The deal confirmed the earlier hunches that the Warriors will eventually trade Russell for […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob not bothered by Andrew Wiggins' massive contract

The Golden State Warriors had to break bank at the NBA trade deadline last Thursday after absorbing Andrew Wiggins’ massive five-year, $147 million contract from the Minnesota Timberwolves. But as far as the huge payout goes, Warriors team owner Joe Lacob claimed that money was not an issue when it came to trading for the […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors' value up 1,000% over last decade

It is without question that the Golden State Warriors have been one of the most successful teams in the NBA over the past decade. This hasn’t always been the case for the Warriors organization, though, as this franchise was once a team meddling in mediocrity, and often worse than that. However, in 2010, Golden State’s […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors owner Joe Lacob's wife pressured him into drafting Draymond Green

The Golden State Warriors were head over heels for Draymond Green, loving him from the point he worked out for the team as a tweening 6-foot-7 forward from Michigan State. Yet the organization took a major risk by waiting until the second round to draft him, something owner Joe Lacob openly acknowledges: “It was a […]

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