(03-22) 10:57 PDT Oakland, Calif. (AP) --
The Golden State Warriors are for sale — and Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison has already made it well known he wants to buy the team.
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For the basketball-crazy East Bay, this news couldn't have come soon enough. Fans know what the atmosphere can be for this franchise: electric, just like it was for the team's rare playoff run in 2007.
Supporters still turn out by the thousands for Golden State's games even if the performances have often been rather depressing.
While current owner Chris Cohan hadn't given any indication he planned to put the franchise up for sale right away, there had been thinking that he would certainly listen if an incredible offer was made.
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