A direct quote from Xeyrius in the second link that was used confirm the current players listed under retention:
“I think everybody’s bought in right now,” Williams said. “A lot of us are stepping into leadership roles, and we can gauge everyone. I think everybody is on the same page. We’re excited"
Again, not every player had a direct quote in the articles used so why would Josh not be included in this? Pretty sure when Xeyrius mentioned, "Everybody" being bought in and on the same page that included their team captain and starting big man.
Point is, Crosby had a direct quote in the same article mentioning the same things and he was listed as confirmed retention until he left a few weeks later. That's how it should be for every current player, confirmed as returning until they announce otherwise because there is no reason to suspect any current player would leave until it happens.
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