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Warriors GM emphasizes efforts amid offseason challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Warriors GM emphasizes efforts amid offseason challenges
Summary

Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. addressed offseason criticisms during a press conference on August 12. He stated that the team has been aggressive in pursuing talent, despite missing out on LeBron James, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors have primarily focused on retaining veteran players, offering contract extensions to Draymond Green and others instead of making new signings. Dunleavy expressed confidence in the team's assets and stated that they will continue to seek roster improvements moving forward. Currently, the Warriors have only re-signed existing players and drafted Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the draft.

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  • •Warriors have not made significant moves this offseason.
  • •Missing out on LeBron James impacts roster plans.
  • •Dunleavy asserts team has been aggressive in seeking talent.
  • •Contract extensions offered to veterans instead of new signings.
  • •Yaxel Lendeborg drafted 11th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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  • 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Golden State Warriors GM says ‘we’re trying’ amid quiet offseason criticism
What they're saying
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The Golden State Warriors haven’t made many noteworthy moves this offseason, but it isn’t for a lack of trying. The Warriors missed out on LeBron James in free agency, who snubbed them in favour of signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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