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When the Golden State Warriors suspended power forward Draymond Green without pay after he cursed out star small forward Kevin Durant, some around the league believed that was a message by owner Joe Lacob that the team was siding with Durant. Kevin Durant can become an unrestricted free agent after this season if he declines […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is just as befuddled as his players are with the absence of Patrick McCaw. The third-year swingman had the chance at two different offers to remain with the team, yet chose not to sign either of them, remaining out of the picture and out of reach to his coaches […]

No one expected Kevin Durant to sign with the Golden State Warriors in 2016. But now it appears that no one expects him to re-sign with Golden State in 2019. But Warriors ownership isn’t worrying too much about Durant’s impending free agency yet. After all, Durant has played the last two seasons on one-year deals. “It’s […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the NBA, and he has helped the Golden State Warriors become a legitimate dynasty. Although the Warriors are still Stephen Curry’s team, Durant is the unstoppable weapon that helped them become virtually unbeatable. But many of Durant’s harshest critics will never give him the credit he […]

The narrative around the Golden State Warriors seems to be that this is their last year with Kevin Durant. The two-time NBA Finals MVP is entering his third year in the Bay Area and many are already speculating about where Durant will sign next summer. But the Warriors are still trying to figure out how […]

After signing DeMarcus Cousins this summer, the Golden State Warriors have put themselves in position to win their third straight NBA title which would also happen to be their fourth in the last five years – a feat that hasn’t been done since the 60’s Boston Celtics teams. With this, most people think that the […]

Golden State Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob has been at the forefront of the franchise’s transformation into a champion dynasty. With the superstars that they have hauled into the team, Lacob says that he wouldn’t understand if someone didn’t want to be a part of the franchise. Mark Medina of The Mercury News wrote a […]

Despite being vocal about his desire to remain with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant will have some negotiating to do this summer after turning down his player-option for the 2018-19 season. Durant expressed wanting to continue with the organization and working toward a long-term agreement, but owner Joe Lacob won’t take his word for […]

For the fourth straight year, the NBA Finals will feature the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The matchup has evolved into a rivalry and fans from both sides can’t wait what will happen this year. For Warriors owner Joe Lacob however, he’s growing tired of yet another series with the Cavs. As told […]

After drafting Stephen Curry (2009), Klay Thompson (2011), and Draymond Green (2012) while signing Kevin Durant (2016), the Golden State Warriors have given themselves a chance to be the NBA’s next dynasty. With two championships in three consecutive NBA Finals appearances, the Warriors are looking to extend that streak. Unlike previous seasons, the Warriors have […]

Winning three NBA championships in four years isn’t enough for the Golden State Warriors. They want to dominate the league like no other team before it. Despite the dynastic achievement of winning three rings out of four, the Warriors brass is determined to make sure that the championship stays in the Bay Area. Golden State […]

During the championship celebration of the Golden State Warriors last June in downtown Oakland, team owner Joe Lacob promised a gift to their fans that the team will cover all the costs of the victory parade, and not burden their taxpayers with any additional expenses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSxAW1VPjps&t=4m50s Almost three months after the eventful day, the Dubs […]

It hasn’t been even 24 hours since the Golden State Warriors won their second NBA championship in three years, but questions about a potential visit to the White House are already roaming the new champs. When forward Andre Iguodala was asked if he would be willing to attend if President Donald Trump extended an invitation, his […]

With the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA title and dethroning the Cleveland Cavaliers, the focus has shifting towards the offseason where the organization has a few major decisions to make in free agency. One of which is All-Star point guard Stephen Curry, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent. In light of that, […]

While the Golden State Warriors are on the eve of beginning their quest for a second NBA title in their NBA Finals appearance, there are major questions that will be prevalent surrounding the franchise this upcoming summer. Much of this will center on the pending unrestricted free agency of a couple of their core group […]

Golden State Warriors majority-owner Joe Lacob isn’t shying away from the thoughts that have plagued the minds of many fans throughout the season — a rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. “I don’t care who we play, but my preference is Cleveland. We have some unfinished business,” Joe Lacob said after a 129-115 […]

The Golden State Warriors are still unsure if head coach Steve Kerr will be able to make his return to the sidelines in time for the NBA Finals, which will tip-off on June 1, according to a report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Kerr admitted he is still dealing with complications from his back surgery, which […]

It’s now almost three months since his team landed this year’s most coveted free agent, Kevin Durant, but Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob still could not believe how his front office pulled it off. From the number of suitors Durant had, to pitching the idea of possibly not being the first option on offense anymore, to […]

The Golden State Warriors found themselves bouncing back from their previous loss to the OKC Thunder, winning 118-91 in Game 2. The team held a commanding lead on the talented Oklahoma team, and this excellence can be found even off of the basketball court. The Warriors were recently named  “Sports Team of the Year” at the Ninth […]