Overview
- After a 136-131 loss in Portland, Warriors owner Joe Lacob replied within minutes to a fan, citing style of play and coaches’ preferences and writing that “Jimmy is not the problem,” with Stephen Curry scoring 48 and the team at 13-14.
- The fan, 27-year-old Justin Dutari, posted the exchange to Reddit, and team spokesman Raymond Ridder verified that the response came from Lacob.
- Kerr called the leak “not a big deal,” emphasized mutual support with Lacob, and acknowledged that coaches and players share the frustration with the team’s start.
- Coverage zeroed in on coaching choices and roster fit, with Jonathan Kuminga receiving recent DNPs and not eligible to be traded until January 15.
- Golden State has cycled through frequent starting lineups and struggled in close games, underscoring an uneven opening stretch despite Curry’s high-scoring performances.