“July 9, 2010 – I reported that the field was narrowed to two bidders. Apparently, this is where Lacob’s group upped his bid and leapfrogged the pack.” – This upping of the bid and leapfrogging would be AFTER the 2 remaining viable parties were chosen (and assumedly, Ellison was not one of them)and then (and only then) could a higher bid be submitted. IF Ellison was one of these 2 parties, then something is amiss, it would seem, in regards to why Ellison would not similarly been allowed to submit a higher bid. But it appears that Ellison was NOT one of the 2 highest bidders at the conclusion of the time period in which the binding bids were to have been submitted.

Maybe the whole truth/timeline will come out eventually, although probably not.

July 6, 2010 – Binding bids are all in. They were actually due at the end of the month, but groups were allowed to submit their purchase of sale agreements after holiday weekend. According to Sal Galatioto, all four groups submitted bids above $400 million.

July 9, 2010 – I reported that the field was narrowed to two bidders. Apparently, this is where Lacob’s group upped his bid and leapfrogged the pack.

So, Lacob and Guber were allowed a late entry bid to jump everyone after the last date, yet Larry was not. How does this not scream FIXED? David Stern, hello.

As much as I like the Raiders and Warriors, you’re giving Oakland too much credit.

The more confusion they throw out, the better the radio and headlines.

There was no conspiracy to not sell to Ellison. There was no conspiracy to screw the fans. The media is just trying to fabricate talking points.

The media knows no one knows who the hell Lacob and Guber are. But they know everyone knows Ellison. So they are playing that up to the hilt for ratings.

You’re being played like suckers.

Here’s the truth: Ellison is a sore loser and is saving face. He knows damn well that last second bid is meaningless. He did it just so he could release a press statement to make himself look good.

As #4 said, if Ellison really wanted the team he would get it. And you know what, I’m happier with owners that were willing to pay top dollar and not nickel and dime and distrust a credible and experienced auctioneer.

I want a winner. Someone who doesn’t make excuses. It’d be like clearing cap space for Lebron and not making your best offer to him until you find out he’s committed to someone else for more money. Play to win and demand excellence. Ellison clearly understands that in the business world, but not the sports world.

I’m glad we have an owner with championship experience in the NBA and that clearly wanted to do whatever it took to win. These guys have tons of money too. Btw, look at how many championships all of Paul Allen’s money got him in Portland, and he is one of the richest guys in the world too.

We can’t get long term happiness until we see whether this team turns around. But if you can’t enjoy the short term joy of getting rid of Cohan (and hopefully Rowell, etc.), you probably don’t really enjoy muych of anything in your life.

How can you possibly mischaracterize TK’s quote (Marcus clearly quotes him saying “highly likely”). Seems like you’re the one with the useless opinions.

“Shoot, we’re just really excited! My kids have grown up Warriors fans, and I’m a Warriors fan. And I can’t wait to help get this organization back on a big time winning track. We have an opportunity here to build something really special.”

Suddenly I picture James Brown running around stage singing “Living in America, Ow” as in the movie Rocky. Nothing wrong with a little entertainment as an appetizer but definitely not your main course.

Boom Dizzle would have loved this.