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Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. took a calculated risk in acquiring Jimmy Butler III at this season’s trade deadline, and the move has paid off. According to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer, Dunleavy’s history with Butler was a key factor in why Golden State was the perfect landing spot for the six-time […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. delivered a blunt message to the team following the acquisition of Jimmy Butler III, emphasizing a win-now mentality as the team pushes toward the postseason. “I told them, ‘It’s time to win,’” Dunleavy Jr. told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. “Whatever happened this season thus far where we’ve had […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves at a crossroads as the February 6 trade deadline approaches. Head coach Steve Kerr has expressed caution about sacrificing the franchise’s future for short-term success, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the organization’s integrity while navigating the current season. In an interview with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Kerr acknowledged the […]

The Golden State Warriors have been a roller coaster so far in 2024-25, currently sitting at 18-17 following Sunday’s blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors’ recent trade acquisition of Dennis Schroder hasn’t exactly paid immediate dividends, and point guard Stephen Curry isn’t performing at quite the MVP level of yesteryear, though he still […]

Brandin Podziemski has become incredibly important to the Golden State Warriors since being drafted. But his 3-point percentage of 19.1 so far this season is one of several glaring issues with the Warriors’ shooting. The team ruled Podziemski out ahead of Golden State’s game highly-anticipated game against Boston because of a mystery illness. Podziemski told […]

Many rookie-scale contract extensions were agreed upon in the NBA on Monday before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Golden State Warriors and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. found themselves in the middle of contract extension talks as they agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal with Moses Moody. However, the same cannot […]

The Golden State Warriors still don’t have a set starting lineup less than four days from tipoff of the regular season. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s spots have been cemented since before Media Day in late September, and Steve Kerr has indirectly suggested that Andrew Wiggins’ name is penciled along Golden State’s future Hall-of-Famers after […]

As training camp approaches, the Golden State Warriors are nearing a critical point in their quest to bounce back to playoff contention after last season’s struggles and Klay Thompson’s departure. GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. faced the harsh reality of NBA trades this offseason, as the team failed to secure stars like Paul George and Lauri […]

One of the current storylines surrounding the Golden State Warriors focuses on Klay Thompson’s extension talks. The sharpshooter is set to become a free agent on July 1, and there’s been no news of a deal yet. Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s latest update doesn’t say much as well. “We’re hopeful, but we’ll see,” Dunleavy said. “We […]

The Golden State Warriors have some major decisions to make in an offseason that has started prematurely for what they are used to. After losing to the Sacramento Kings in the 9-seed vs. 10-seed play-in game, the noise surrounding the downfall of this organization has grown louder. More specifically, the futures of Klay Thompson and […]

The Golden State Warriors are 10th in the Western Conference heading into Thursday’s resumption of play. Legendary point guard Tim Hardaway revealed his thoughts on the Warriors making a deep playoff run, and young players could be a big part of it. The Warriors have gotten younger lately by relying more on rising star Jonathan […]

The Golden State Warriors are a far cry from the four-time championship winning team of days past. Coach Steve Kerr and General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. have a bevy of difficult decisions to make with hopes of transforming the team back into contenders. Recently, Draymond Green landed on the Warriors’ injury report with a concerning […]

Draymond Green looks more like a WWE superstar or a UFC fighter nowadays rather than a basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. Following his latest ejection and suspension after swinging and knocking down Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, rumblings about Green’s future with the Warriors have grown louder than ever. Golden State general manager Mike […]

Klay Thompson has been one-third of the storied Golden State Warriors dynasty. There would be no Splash Brothers without the elite shooting guard who needs minimal dribbles to get his shots off. But, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green could be on the verge of parting ways with their teammate who has a miracle jump shot. […]

Klay Thompson has not gotten back into NBA All-Star form after his injury. But, the Golden State Warriors know that he can recuperate and produce for the team despite this. Steve Kerr’s sets and schematics still revolve around his and Stephen Curry’s favor. But, all of that may go to waste if he does not […]

There is plenty of motivation for teams to go full throttle for the NBA In-Season Tournament. Prize money will make a November game feel much bigger and presumably result in less load management practices. Though, there are franchises like the Golden State Warriors who can benefit tremendously from this competition in a completely different way. […]

The Golden State Warriors have a daunting start to next season. The Warriors’ 2023-24 schedule begins with seven of the team’s first nine games on the road. It’s a challenge that Golden State is looking forward to facing, according to Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. The Warriors were historically bad on the road last […]

Joe Lacob still insists there was never a “two-timeline” plan with the Golden State Warriors. After a summer spent overhauling the roster to maximize the remainder of Stephen Curry’s prime, though, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has essentially admitted the Warriors scrapped it. “I really like the balance. I think it’s got a good combination […]

As a rookie scout with the Golden State Warriors, Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s affinity for Jordan Poole was instrumental in the team’s decision to select the Michigan guard in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft. Four years and one major promotion later, Dunleavy found himself in the unenviable position of finding Poole a new […]

The Golden State Warriors’ offseason overhaul has essentially come to a close. As league business shifts to the annual dog days of August, the Warriors know pretty much exactly what they’ll look like heading into the 2023-24 season. But just because Golden State has one lone roster spot left to fill and has already revamped […]

The Golden State Warriors’ title defense last season was basically doomed before it tipped off. Draymond Green’s punch to Jordan Poole was just the most combustible among a host of looming internal issues, all at least somewhat related to the “disease of more” so many teams face after raising the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Poole is […]

When he returned to the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2022-23 season, Andre Iguodala made it known that his career was coming to an end. Originally drafted 9th overall in 2004, Iguodala has put together a fantastic 19-year career filled with many highlights from his time with the Warriors. A four-time champion and the […]

Moving on from Jordan Poole should’ve been a tough pill to swallow for the Golden State Warriors. Not only were the Dubs trading a 23-year-old who helped them win a title as negative value, but Poole’s departure marked the unofficial end of Golden State’s second timeline behind its dynastic core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green […]

Stephen Curry is the driving force behind the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty. Anyone with even a passing understanding of the team’s historic success over the last decade, though, knows full well that Curry and the Warriors may not have won a single championship, let alone four, without the singular impact provided by Draymond Green. As […]

Chris Paul certainly doesn’t make the Golden State Warriors any younger, healthier or more athletic. He plays the same position as Stephen Curry, and at 38, isn’t anywhere near the on-ball defensive ace he was in his prime. Paul has never come off the bench in his career, always subsisted on a steady diet of […]

Mike Dunleavy Jr and the Golden State Warriors had a busy day on Thursday. They started 2023 NBA Draft day by trading Jordan Poole and some picks to the Washington Wizards for veteran guard Chris Paul. Then, to the surprise of many, they drafted Brandin Podziemski with the No. 18 overall pick. Speaking on his […]

So much for Jordan Poole’s status as a fixture with the Golden State Warriors. Mere days after new head basketball decision-maker Mike Dunleavy Jr. insisted he’d remain in the Bay for years to come, the Warriors agreed to send Poole and draft assets to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade for future Hall-of-Fame point […]

Golden State Warriors’ GM Mike Dunleavy Jr is already making blockbuster moves in his brand new tenure by sending Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in a trade for Chris Paul. The irony of the trade is palpable given Mike Dunleavy’s sentiments on  Monday, reports The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. Mike Dunleavy on Jordan Poole: “With […]

The Golden State Warriors have a new general manager. As Mike Dunleavy Jr. embarks on a pivotal offseason already marked by significant changes, Steve Kerr seems fully confident in his team’s new lead basketball decision-maker. “Everybody’s excited,” Kerr said of Dunleavy taking the reins from Bob Myers, per Madeline Kenney of Bay Area News Group. […]

As expected, the Golden State Warriors are naming Mike Dunleavy Jr. as their new general manager, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Dunleavy’s representatives and Warriors owner Joe Lacob reached an agreement on a deal Thursday for the former player to take charge in the front office. Dunleavy is getting promoted from vice president of basketball […]

Winning four NBA Championships in nine years affords the Golden State Warriors a certain amount of comfort and confidence. That includes not panicking to find a replacement for departing general manager Bob Myers. In fact, the Dubs may not feel inclined to conduct any search at all, as signs point to the vacancy being filled […]

The first domino of the Golden State Warriors’ offseason has fallen. Bob Myers’ departure as general manager lands like a hammer, adding a base of uncertainty to a pivotal summer always bound to be marked by change. Just because a new voice will be making final decisions in the front office, though, doesn’t mean the […]

The Golden State Warriors made headlines on Tuesday after it was revealed that soon-to-be former president and general manager Bob Myers has decided to step down from his post. Myers will be leaving the Dubs organization after 12 highly successful years with the team. Naturally, the attention has now turned to who will replace the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have already been very busy this summer, but they are still looking to add a few key pieces to their roster to try and further improve it. The addition of Jimmy Butler, Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford may seem more than enough, but the team is reportedly interested in bringing […]

For a little while there it looked like Mike Dunleavy, Jr. was not going to report to the Atlanta Hawks after being traded there from the Golden State Warriors. Now, that has changed and he smoothed things over with head coach Mike Budenholzer. But if he didn’t, the Golden State Warriors were reportedly going to be […]