Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is not ruling out a significant roster shake-up following the team’s acquisition of Jonathan Kuminga on a new, trade-friendly contract—a strategic move that provides the franchise with enhanced flexibility to chase another championship before Stephen Curry’s competitive window closes.
Speaking on “The TK Show,” Lacob reaffirmed the organization’s philosophy of constant improvement: “We’re always going to be looking at improving the team—always. Whether that’s a big trade or a small trade depends on several factors… We have to see where we’re at and plan for different things to happen—some will, some won’t.”
Kuminga’s new two-year, $48.5 million deal, which includes a team option, transforms him into one of Golden State’s most valuable trade chips. His $22.5 million salary can now serve as the anchor for a potential blockbuster deal. Combined with four tradable first-round picks, the Warriors possess the necessary capital to pursue an A-list star, with Giannis Antetokounmpo remaining the reported “dream target.”
Lacob also expressed faith in the team’s veteran core, which spearheaded a strong second-half resurgence last season. The addition of 39-year-old Al Horford underscores the franchise’s “win-now” commitment. However, he acknowledged the Warriors are operating within a two-year championship window—the tail end of Curry’s prime. The pressure is immense, but Lacob asserted: “That’s the way we’re built. All of us in this organization—it’s the way we think.”