The Golden State Warriors are juggling more than trade whispers this offseason. Stephen Curry’s quest for a fifth ring carries the urgency of sealing roster gaps. At the same time, the head coach faces the puzzle of shuffling his deck on the hardwood. Yet the plot thickens. Just as they weigh bold moves, the franchise reels from a fresh blow that could shake their plans before the season tips off.

It was a blow that seeped from the Warriors’ court straight into Joe Lacob’s living room. Kent, armed with resolve, booked his father like a headliner and drove to Atherton with a heart that outran his Porsche Panamera. Each mile tightened the moment. This was no casual visit. They met in the guarded home office, where ambition clashed with blood and they began the talk that sealed a moment fore

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