Feb 10, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors CEO Joe Lacob presents guard Stephen Curry (30) with the 2024 NBA All-Star ball before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Lacob explains when the Golden State Warriors will rebuild and start ‘replacing’ Stephen Curry

Originally posted on NBA Analysis Network
By Bergas Agung | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 4:00 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors will rank among the NBA’s oldest teams next season.

With Al Horford as starting center, the Golden State Warriors would field four players aged 35 or older in their starting lineup.

Aside from Horford who is already 39, Stephen Curry is currently 37, Draymond Green is 35, and Jimmy Butler is now 36.

These four veterans form the team’s core entering the new season, maintaining championship aspirations despite their advancing ages.

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Joe Lacob establishes two-year all-in timeline aligned with core contracts

While the championship window remains open and these players could stay beyond the immediate future, the Warriors will inevitably face a rebuilding era.

Owner Joe Lacob recently addressed when the franchise will begin that transition.

“This is kind of a two-year program for now. And hopefully we’re still continuing to develop some players, so that we’re not high and dry at the end of two years or maybe it’s one year, or maybe it’s three years,” Lacob explained.

“But we’re for the most part kind of all in on these next two years. And I think that’s the way we’re thinking about it.

“We’ll have to see a year or two out what develops in terms of where we’re really sitting for that point going forward,” he added.

Joe Lacob acknowledges no overnight replacement exists for Stephen Curry

The two-year timeline aligns logically with contract situations. Following the 2026-27 season, current contracts for Curry, Butler, and Green expire.

While Curry may continue playing and choose Golden State, and Green and Butler hold player options, the Warriors must identify their next core beyond this trio.

Lacob also addressed the challenge of replacing Curry, acknowledging no single player can immediately fill his role, though the franchise has considered succession planning.

“There’s no replacing Steph Curry for instance overnight. I mean, we all know that just doesn’t happen. So, at some point there’s probably going to be some rebuild of sorts required regardless here and we understand that,” Lacob stated.

“We know we’re going all in on the next two years but we’re always have a mind towards future as well,” he concluded.

This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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