SHOCKWAVE IN THE NBA: Tech Titan Elon Musk Makes Stunning Bid to Acquire Golden State Warriors,Promises to “Revolutionize Basketball”…(ESPN REPORT)
SHOCKWAVE IN THE NBA: Tech Titan Elon Musk Makes Stunning Bid to Acquire Golden State Warriors, Promises to “Revolutionize Basketball”… (ESPN REPORT)
April 16, 2025
In a move that has sent shockwaves through both Silicon Valley and the sports world, tech billionaire Elon Musk has submitted a jaw-dropping $7.2 billion bid to purchase the Golden State Warriors, according to an exclusive ESPN report released early Wednesday morning.
Musk, known for his ventures with Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and most recently X (formerly Twitter), announced his intentions in a cryptic post on X late Tuesday night:
“Basketball needs innovation. Time to rewrite the game.”
Sources close to the matter confirmed that Musk’s proposal is currently under review by both the NBA and current Warriors ownership, led by Joe Lacob and Peter Guber. If approved, this would mark one of the most high-profile team acquisitions in professional sports history.
“Revolutionize Basketball” – But How?
In a surprise press conference held at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, Musk elaborated on his vision for the future of the sport.
“I don’t just want to buy a team. I want to transform the game — from how fans experience it, to how players train, and even how the court operates,” Musk said, standing in front of a massive LED screen displaying a 3D model of a “smart court” powered by AI.
Among the radical ideas Musk teased:
Hyper-immersive fan experiences using Neuralink interfaces and augmented reality glasses.
AI-powered coaching assistants that analyze real-time player biometrics.
“Smart jerseys” that track muscle fatigue and hydration on the fly.
A blockchain-based ticketing system to prevent scalping and fraud.
Even an experimental floating practice court on a SpaceX hover platform — though that may have been a joke (or not).
Players React: Intrigue, Excitement, and a Bit of Concern
Golden State star Stephen Curry, currently in what could be his final NBA season, responded to the news with raised eyebrows and a grin.
“Man, I thought Klay was wild for his boat parties, but this? Elon owning the team? That’s next-level. Literally.”
Other players, both current and retired, expressed a mix of curiosity and caution. Charles Barkley, never one to hold back, said on Inside the NBA:
“I don’t know if this guy’s gonna build a spaceship or a basketball team, but I’ll be watching with my popcorn.”
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Responds
In a statement released just hours after the news broke, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the league is in “preliminary discussions” with Musk’s team.
“While we welcome innovation, any new ownership must align with the league’s values and long-term interests,” Silver said. “Mr. Musk’s proposal will be thoroughly reviewed.”
What’s Next?
Should the deal go through, it would mark the first time a tech mogul of Musk’s scale has entered the NBA ownership arena — and with ambitions that go far beyond business as usual.
Whether Musk’s takeover will be a game-changing slam dunk or a full-court fiasco remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the NBA — and the world — is watching.
Stay with ESPN for continuous updates on this developing story.