Overview
- Warriors owner Joe Lacob replied to a fan after the loss in Portland, writing that he is working on the situation and that "Jimmy is not the problem," an email the team confirmed as authentic.
- Steve Kerr told reporters the leak was "not a big deal," said "Joe supports me 100%," and criticized the posting of private emails.
- Golden State sits at 13-14 after close defeats despite Stephen Curry’s high-scoring outings, including 48 points against the Trail Blazers.
- Kerr acknowledged he needs to feature Jimmy Butler more, saying the staff must better get him touches to control half-court offense.
- Lineups remain in flux with frequent changes, and Jonathan Kuminga has logged recent DNPs and can’t be traded until Jan. 15, which has prompted outside speculation about his role.