Who left Minnesota with grins from ear to ear? The Golden State Warriors. It wasn’t easy, but they pulled off a nail-biter, edging past the Timberwolves 116-115. That marked their 20th win in 41 games. A sigh of relief? Sure. But the road hasn’t been all smooth for the Dubs. Criticism looms, doubts swirl, and questions pile up. Still, does that mean Steve Kerr’s squad isn’t pouring their heart into every play? Does it mean that Stephen Curry’s wishes are not being considered by the team?

The doubters have been loud this season. Steve Kerr’s Warriors dynasty, built in 2014, seems to be showing cracks. Critics argue the team isn’t delivering, and some even blame the players’ efforts. It’s no secret the Dubs lean heavily on Stephen Curry. When he’s out, chaos often creeps in. But after the Wolves game, Steve Kerr, the 59-year-old maestro, had the perfect clapback. Social media noise? Silenced—at least for now.

During the post-game presser, Kerr sharply commented: “I hope there’s not a misconception that we’re not fighting and scrapping. Hoping you know that we can. You know, do everything possible to keep this thing going. Because that’s what we’re doing.” Following Steph’s “desperate” trades or moves thoughts post-losing to the Raptors on Monday, there have been questions about whether not having a second superstar on the team is affecting the balance. Moreover, it somehow meant that the front office had been sidelining their marquee player’s implications.

Therefore, Steve Kerr noted: “But it almost feels like the narrative became, you know, the Warriors are giving in. We’re not giving in. We’re just not gonna give away the future. That’s two totally different things. So we’re fighting,” said the Warriors head coach. “You can see we’ve been competitive all year. We’ve had a few blowouts. But for the most part, our guys are competing like crazy. They play so hard every night. And just really nice to see them get rewarded. Because it’s a great group of guys.”

Speaking of blowout games, yes Stephen Curry & Co. have faced teams that have defeated them by a big margin. Like the Sacramento Kings not too long ago. However, these losses do not mean the team, front office, and players are doing their best putting up competition and looking for a blockbuster trade. But then, you simply cannot ignore the 36-year-old point guard’s dejected response after losing to the Raptors. And well, who knows what the true implications are?

Is Steve Kerr’s superstar being unheard by the Warriors front office?

“Desperate trades or desperate moves that deplete the future. Like, there is a responsibility on keeping the franchise in a good space and good spot when it comes to where we leave this thing when we’re done,” Stephen Curry told the media on Monday. This seems like a serious message to the front office as the team continues to slump in the 2024-25 season.

Well, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Steve Kerr, and everyone associated with the Warriors knows how important Steph is on the team. But, he’s the sole superstar of the Bay Area. Without a second superstar, the Warriors’ chances of making it to the playoffs, let alone the finals seem to be in muddy waters now. The Warriors’ front office seems ready to do whatever it takes to boost Stephen Curry’s playoff push. But is it coming at his expense?

Rumors suggest the franchise is ignoring their star’s wishes. Despite Steve Kerr’s wingman’s preference for stability, insiders claim the team is eyeing a blockbuster trade. Talks are reportedly ongoing with the Lakers and Heat to snag either LeBron James or Jimmy Butler. “Steph doesn’t want drastic changes,” a source told DailyMail.com. “But behind closed doors, the Warriors are all in on making something huge happen.” While Curry pushes for calm, the team is chasing superstars. “The reality is very different behind closed doors,” the source added.

There is a lot of noise around the Golden State Warriors this season. Some noises are good and some contribute to more chaos, like odd speculations. And through the rough terrains, Steve Kerr’s boys are treading through the NBA scenes. Whether the team is truly ignoring Curry’s urges or not, will be known in the upcoming days as the trade market is about to hit the deadline in three weeks or so. Until then, grab your popcorn and watch the drama unfold.