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In hour 1, Spadoni and Shasky discuss Lacob's email back to a fan, how do you feel about the owner responding the way Joe did?
In hour 3, Spadoni and Shasky discuss if Jimmy is the issue as Lacob tries to exonerate Jimmy.
Spadoni and Shasky discuss Lacob's email to a fan. Does this shock you that an owner would write back and are you for it or does it bother you? Plus, is everything on the table for the Warriors at this point?
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about the team's 13-14 start, Joe Lacob's email to a frustrated Warriors fan, Jonathan Kuminga's role, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler's responsibilities, and more.
In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs continue to break down the latest Warriors drama, chat with Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell about the Warriors, try to figure out exactly what Joe Lacob was talking about in his email, and more.
Welcome back to the Konfidence in the Klutch Podcast with Donald Nelson (2:15). Konfidence in the Klutch's Deezus gives his Konfident Service Announcement: Game Time (4:30). Deezus gives his thoughts on the Sherrone Moore firing and the why (6:45). Deezus then shares his thoughts on the updated proposal of the Warner Bros. Studios and Discovery/HBO deal and possible fallout (10:45). Deezus then shares his NFL Week 15 notes and news. Mahomes and Parsons both tear ACL's and the future of both teams. Is this the Bills year? (12:30). Deezus then shares his NBA news, including NBA Cup, Wemby did that in 23 minutes? That was a Mark fan who exposed Lacob's return email. NBA Cup Final: Knicks beat the Spurs. However, can they beat the Spurs or Thunder in seven games? I doubt the Thunder, Knicks, or Spurs trade for Giannis (15:45). Deezus then shares his WNBA news, including reportedly revenue sharing is what's holding up the CBA negotiaions (23:50). Deezus then shares his Life Accused as a Teacher/Coach part (27:00). The podcast was recorded at 2:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Host: Donald Nelson Producer/Engineer: Donald Nelson Music by: Konfidence in the Klutch Productions Subscribe, Stream, or Download:
Steiny & Guru wonder if the pressure from ownership is wearing on the head coach after a 13-14 start with no hope for help in the next 15 games.
Steiny & Guru get into why Steiny is winning, but the Warriors aren't, Brandon Aiyuk's final fade pattern, Kerr updating the rotation, the Kobe-ization of basketball, if Draymond is holding the team back, his thoughts on Lacob's email, and why the Suns are a good set up for Kuminga... Plus, Matt Barrows stops by from The Athletic at 11a!
In hour 4, Spadoni, Shasky and Bonta discuss Lacob's email back to a fan about the Warriors struggles.
Willard and Dibs react to Joe Lacob responding to a frustrated Warriors fan's email about the state of the Warriors. Is it good or bad that Lacob cares enough -- and is involved enough -- to do such a thing?
Steiny & Guru get into Steve Kerr's response to Lacob's email, the Giants new pitcher, and why Guru can't give Steiny (or Larry Bird) a compliment.
What kind of message is Joe Lacob sending to his team, coaching staff, fanbase? Steiny & Guru try to decipher the words of the Warriors owner.
Steiny & Guru are listening to the brain trust of the Golden State Warriors and are hearing similar things. Lacob, Dunleavy, Kerr all appear to be on the same page. How does that impact what cold be Kerr's final season with the Warriors?
In a very special bonus episode we spoke with Kayci Lacob, writer and director of “Everything to Me," a new movie about a girl raised in Silicon Valley amid Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' successful return to the company. The film follows Jobs' huge influence on her imagination, aspirations, and relationships, and is packed with easter eggs for Apple fans. Everything to Me is in theaters now!
Marcus and Tim talk with departing Warriors exec Kent Lacob about why he's leaving the team, his relationship with his father, his favorite championship, picking Alen Smailagic and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors' (subscribe here): Marcus and Tim talk with departing Warriors exec Kent Lacob about why he's leaving the team, his relationship with his father, his favorite championship, picking Alen Smailagic and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors' (subscribe here): Marcus and Tim discuss the surprising departure of Kent Lacob from the Warriors' front office and candidates to replace him. Also, is there a deadline on the Jonathan Kuminga situation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors' (subscribe here): Marcus and Tim discuss the surprising departure of Kent Lacob from the Warriors' front office and candidates to replace him. Also, is there a deadline on the Jonathan Kuminga situation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marcus and Tim discuss the surprising departure of Kent Lacob from the Warriors' front office and candidates to replace him. Also, is there a deadline on the Jonathan Kuminga situation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steiny & Guru break down why nepotism is frowned upon by some and complimented by others, especially in sports.
Moses Moody calls in all the way from New Orleans and they discuss Arkansas Razorbacks, player development, his shooting, Warriors standings in the West and more! Also the guys react live to the Giants opening day win and Kirk Lacob joins the show to discuss the team, front office, player development, Warriors culture and more!
In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs check in on Joe Lacob's confidence level, catch up with Andrew Bogut a day after the Warriors honored the 10-year anniversary of the title-winning 2015 team, listen to Kevin Durant talk about why he denied a trade to the Warriors at the deadline, and more.
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Kirk Lacob joins Steiny and Guru at Splash in Thrive City to discuss the current status of the Warriors organization, the Jimmy Butler trade and Steph Curry's future as the team's cornerstone player.
Steiny & Guru get geared up for NBA Trade Deadline day and the biggest fish of them all: Kevin Durant. Unfortunately it comes crashing down, but how hard? Plus, is Jimmy still on the board? What do Warriors do?!
Steiny & Guru wonder if Joe Lacob's public stance of wanting a star is actually hurting the Warriors because of how desperate they appear.
Steiny & Guru catch up with friend of the show and former Warriors President & GM Bob Myers about the big win vs. OKC, his trade deadline dealings and how Golden State should approach it, plus a comparison between Steph Curry and a burgeoning star on the Washington Commanders!
Hour 4 - Steiny & Guru wonder if the reason the Warriors haven't been active is because they have the blessing of the Big 3 and Joe Lacob isn't panicked whatsoever.
Steiny & Guru dig into the alleged "Spicy" postgame meeting between Joe Lacob & Mike Dunleavy Jr. in response to the Warriors getting drubbed at home.
Kerr, Dunleavey and Lacob built this roster, this roster and lineup is the result of what these key player built, Warriors have to figure this out, the roster construction has to be figured out and more!
Warriors Executive Vice President Kirk Lacob joins Steiny & Guru LIVE at Chase Center before Klay Thompson returns to Golden State to recall his first moments with Klay, the 4 championships he helped build, and how the 2024-25 Warriors have a chance to be great.
Hour 4 - Steiny & Guru chat with Warriors EVP Kirk Lacob about Klay Thompson coming back to Chase Center and what made Klay Thompson so special as a person and a player.
Hour 4 - Steiny & Guru wonder if the Warriors would be so arrogant to test Stephen Curry's loyalty by simply allowing the current course of non-competition to take place. What if Curry holds the trump card?!
In Hour 2 of Devone and Dumas, hosts Dan Devone and Jason Dumas pivot to the Warriors and how Draymond's comments of not wanting to trade for another player deter from what Curry and Lacob are trying to accomplish and that's building a better team to win. Dumas believes they need to do all they can to make sure Curry has the roster to compete for another title.
In today's Show, Steiny and Guru get right into the Warriors and Joe Lacob's interview with Tim Kawakami. Lacob makes it clear that the Warriors window of opportunity is still vastly open, Steiny and Guru seem to think there's not a clear cut direction based on Draymond's recent comments on free agency. Another NFL qb gets paid in Miami, which begs the question, does Brock deserve a big pay day? If so, how much is he worth? Guru thinks he's worth it but Steiny has other ideas.
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs (in the morning!) continue to discuss Camilo Doval's potentially shaky future with the Giants, wonder if the Jazz are using the Warriors, hear the latest from Joe Lacob, and more.
Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru on a Tuesday edition of The Crossover. The guys discuss what must have been an awkward round of golf for Klay Thompson and Joe Lacob this offseason. Why did it get to this point?
Steiny & Guru dive into the Warriors as the dust settles and we realize who is and isn't going to be on this team come October. Seems like a big fish ain't in the cards. What is Joe Lacob waiting for?! Plus, Washington Post's National NBA writer Ben Golliver joins the show.
In hour 4, Grandi, Dumas and Dibs discuss Ramona Shelbourne and Kendra Andrews report that Klay and Lacob went golfing in Los Angeles and never discussed Klay's new contract
Dibs, Grandi, and Dumas discuss the Warriors offseason and how they feel about the new acquisitions and the new report from Ramona Shelbourne and Kendra Andrews that Klay and Joe Lacob went golfing and didn't discuss Klay's new contract at all. They also discuss if the Warriors are now better off without Klay.
Dibs, Dumas, Grandi, Steiny and Guru discuss Klay and Joe Lacob golfing together in LA and how they did not figure anything out for Klay's future.
Hour 1 - Steiny & Guru dive into the ESPN feature story on the fallout between the Warriors and Klay Thompson, which apparently ended on a golf course in Southern California and Joe Lacob in the center of it.
The Warriors Executive Vice President of Basketball joins Steiny and Guru ahead of the second round of the NBA Draft.
In Hour 2, Steiny and Guru chat with Kirk Lacob, the Warriors Executive Vice President of Basketball, about the team's offseason, their confidence in the team's ability to keep competing at a high level, and more.
Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson are joined by Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin to discuss what it means to bring a WNBA team to the Bay Area, where the team name Valkyries originated from and Joe Lacob's desire to win a championship in the first five seasons.(1:18) Breaking down the growth with the WNBA(11:18) Valkyries ready to make it in Bay Area(17:40) Revealing the origins of the Valkyries name(25:08) Smith details the growth of the WNBA(31:42) What advantages will the Valkyries have?(36:20) Nyanin on Lacob's championship expectationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sam and Andy are joined by Damon Bruce to discuss the state of the Warriors. Do they go for it or not. (15:35) Do you believe in Jonathan Kuminga? (34:26) What about Moses Moody? How do you feel about Lacob and the front office? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Damon Bruce Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bonta and Shasky review Draymond's statements from the Point Game podcast, where he revealed Lacob said he could be a good coach for the Warriors after Steve Kerr.
Steiny and Evan react to Draymond revealing on the Point Game podcast that Lacob has told him he would be a great replacement when Steve Kerr is done coaching the Warriors.
Andy Kamenetzky and Cyrus Saatsaz host a crossover episode to discuss the shocking news broken this morning by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne that the Golden State Warriors reached out to the Los Angeles Lakers to discuss a potential blockbuster trade that would've traded superstar LeBron James to the Warriors.Talks never got particularly far, beyond it reaching ownership level, with Joe Lacob speaking directly to Jeanie Buss, who said she'd only sign off on a deal involving LeBron if that's what the superstar wanted. Lacob was then referred to Klutch boss Rich Paul, who confirmed that LeBron wanted to remain in L.A., and that was that. The King stays in L.A. But no doubt that even as a hypothetical, this is fascinating stuff. Plus, it speaks to the tenuous place both franchises were in a couple of weeks ago.Segment One: Holy (bleep)! This call happened!Segment Two: Who would the Lakers have demanded in exchange for LeBron if he wanted to move? Would Golden State have agreed?Segment Three: What's next, if anything?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.RobinhoodRobinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelGet buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andy Kamenetzky and Cyrus Saatsaz host a crossover episode to discuss the shocking news broken this morning by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne that the Golden State Warriors reached out to the Los Angeles Lakers to discuss a potential blockbuster trade that would've traded superstar LeBron James to the Warriors. Talks never got particularly far, beyond it reaching ownership level, with Joe Lacob speaking directly to Jeanie Buss, who said she'd only sign off on a deal involving LeBron if that's what the superstar wanted. Lacob was then referred to Klutch boss Rich Paul, who confirmed that LeBron wanted to remain in L.A., and that was that. The King stays in L.A. But no doubt that even as a hypothetical, this is fascinating stuff. Plus, it speaks to the tenuous place both franchises were in a couple of weeks ago. Segment One: Holy (bleep)! This call happened! Segment Two: Who would the Lakers have demanded in exchange for LeBron if he wanted to move? Would Golden State have agreed? Segment Three: What's next, if anything? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com. Robinhood Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices