Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob defended the organization's relatively quiet offseason amid criticism from fans frustrated by its inability to land another star, emphasizing the importance of continuity and avoiding unnecessary roster moves.
As the Warriors continue their preseason preparations for the 2026-27 NBA campaign, Lacob addressed the franchise's offseason approach in a recent interview with Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle.
“Sometimes, people undervalue continuity. That’s important. We have some good young players here. Whether people want to admit it or understand it or not, we have some really good older players, too,” Lacob said.
The Warriors entered the offseason facing questions about their ability to build another championship contender around Stephen Curry, particularly after finishing the 2025-26 season with a 37-45 record and failing to advance beyond the Play-In Tournament.
Despite speculation surrounding potential blockbuster acquisitions, Golden State ultimately retained much of its existing roster rather than making a major trade for an established star.
Lacob suggested that the organization prioritized long-term roster stability over making a significant transaction simply to satisfy outside expectations.
“There are times to make moves and times maybe not to make moves. Sometimes, the best deals you ever do are the ones you don’t do,” Lacob said. “We could make a really bad deal and then everyone would be happy because we did something, quote unquote. But that’s not necessarily the right thing to do.”
Warriors missed out on Anthony Davis, LeBron James amid offseason rumors
Golden State was previously linked to potential trade discussions involving Washington Wizards star forward Anthony Davis as part of a broader effort to potentially bring LeBron James to the franchise.
The reported scenario would have reunited Davis and James while giving Curry another pair of established stars alongside him.
However, Washington ultimately retained Davis, while James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, eliminating the possibility of Golden State acquiring the former Lakers teammates through that proposed approach.
Article Continues BelowThose developments left the Warriors without the major star acquisition some fans had anticipated entering the offseason.
Instead, Golden State continued building around Curry, Draymond Green and its existing veteran core while evaluating younger players who could contribute during the upcoming season.
The organization also secured Curry's future with a two-year, $116 million contract extension in September, reinforcing its commitment to keeping the four-time NBA champion with the franchise.
With the regular season approaching, the Warriors will attempt to demonstrate that their roster can improve without a dramatic overhaul.
For Lacob, the decision to maintain continuity reflects a belief that making the wrong trade could prove more damaging than entering another season with a familiar group.