Joe Lacob discusses Warriors' future, Curry's contract, and roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob spoke about the team's upcoming roster reshaping in a recent interview. Curry signed a two-year, $116 million extension, providing the Warriors with salary cap flexibility to make changes around him. As the team enters a season with modest expectations due to injuries, Lacob expressed optimism about utilizing expiring contracts and potential trades to support Curry's late career. He acknowledged that the future plans for the roster could shift unexpectedly, similar to last season's rapid changes due to injuries. The Warriors seek to improve following a disappointing season.
- •Curry signed a two-year, $116 million contract extension.
- •Lacob anticipates changes to the roster by 2027.
- •Current expectations are modest due to multiple player injuries.
- •Expiring contracts may allow for significant restructuring.
- •Lacob emphasizes uncertainty in roster planning due to player performance variability.
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Joe Lacob's vision for Warriors: Curry's sacrifice, cap space and what's next
"Warriors owner Joe Lacob, in a rare interview, peered ahead to a critical 2027, when Golden State will have the financial flexibility to reshape its roster around Stephen Curry.
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