Mike Dunleavy Jr. has historically squeezed out value from the second round of the NBA Draft, with notable selections such as Trayce Jackson-Davis, Gui Santos, and Will Richard, all of whom have seen rotation minutes under Steve Kerr’s tenure. This year’s second-round draftee is Lajae Jones, a 6-foot-7, 220-pound small forward known for his defensive […]
It’s time for the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft! The Golden State Warriors, who used their first-round pick on Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg on Tuesday, have the No. 54 pick on Wednesday. However, the Dubs have made a habit of making draft-day trades during the second round in recent years, so don’t be […]
Draymond Green and Yaxel Lendeborg are different in so many ways. The former is 36 years old, has completed 14 seasons in the NBA, and is putting the finishing touches on a Hall of Fame career; the latter is 23, and just beginning an NBA journey that began on Tuesday, when the Golden State Warriors […]
In today’s Dub Hub: The Golden State Warriors welcomed their newest addition to the team after selecting Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 overall pick in Tuesday night’s NBA Draft. Shortly after being drafted, Lendeborg spoke with the media and shared his excitement about joining Golden State. One of the biggest takeaways from […]
The Golden State Warriors used the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Yaxel Lendeborg, a consensus first-team All-American who was viewed by most as second only to Cameron Boozer among collegiate players last year. So why did he fall all the way to No. 11? It’s fairly simple: his age. Lendeborg was […]
The Golden State Warriors front office clearly reads this blog, as the team followed our own Brady Klopfer’s advice and made the obvious pick, Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg. He seemed overjoyed to be drafted by the Warriors, tearfully hugging his mom after the No. 11 pick was announced. Here’s what the 24-year-old forward had to […]
The Golden State Warriors added some serious depth on Tuesday, drafting Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. It’s an addition that should help the team immediately, as Lendeborg — an NCAA champion a few months ago — is a super senior who will be 24 years old […]
The wait is over. President of basketball operations Mike Dunleavy Jr. has made the decision to keep the Golden State Warriors’ draft pick this year, using it to select Yaxel Lendeborg of from the University of Michigan. Lendeborg is a 6-foot-9-inch forward who began his career in junior college at Arizona Western, where he became […]
It’s draft day! The Golden State Warriors hold the No. 11 pick in a draft that’s headlined by stars like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. The action takes place at 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC and Watch ESPN. It’s just the first round of the draft today; the second round is on Wednesday. […]
The 2026 NBA Draft is in a few hours, and for the first time since 2021 (when they used the No. 7 pick on Jonathan Kuminga and the No. 14 pick on Moses Moody), the Golden State Warriors have a lottery pick. The Dubs hold the No. 7 overall pick, and if you want reason […]
In today’s Dub Hub: The NBA Draft is finally here, with the marquee offseason event set to take place Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC and ESPN. The Golden State Warriors hold the No. 11 overall pick, and after weeks of pre-draft workouts, rumors, and speculation, it’s finally time to find out which prospect […]
At long last, the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga is over … on paper, at least. On Monday, the day before the 2026 NBA Draft, news broke that a deal had been struck to send the two-time MVP to the Miami Heat. While the trade can’t be made official until July 6, it was hashed out long […]
The Golden State Warriors enter next week’s NBA Draft facing one of the most important decisions of general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s tenure. Armed with the No. 11 pick, does the front office keep the selection and add a young talent, or use it in a trade to either move around the draft board or […]
In today’s Dub Hub: The Golden State Warriors wrapped up another set of pre-draft workouts ahead of next Tuesday’s NBA Draft. Thursday’s crop was one of their most intriguing workouts yet, featuring Arizona guard Brayden Burries, Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr., and Washington big man Hannes Steinbach. Burries is one of the top guard prospects […]
The Golden State Warriors have needs everywhere on the roster. Luckily they have a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which is viewed by most evaluators as the deepest class in years. With so many holes on the roster, and a clear desire to get younger and more athletic, it’s worth wondering if the […]
In today’s Dub Hub: The Golden State Warriors are entering the final stages of their pre-draft process with the 2026 NBA Draft less than a week away. On Wednesday, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. held a press conference to discuss the draft, the team’s offseason priorities, and how the front office plans to approach the […]
In today’s Dub Hub: While most of the offseason attention is currently focused on the upcoming NBA Draft, the end of the NBA Finals also marked the beginning of teams being able to negotiate with their own free agents. For the Golden State Warriors, that means entering discussions with one of their biggest acquisitions from […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Golden State fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The 2026 NBA Draft is just around the corner, and the Golden State Warriors are […]
In today’s Dub Hub: With the 2025-26 NBA season officially in the books following the New York Knicks’ championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the league’s attention now shifts to the 2026 NBA Draft. The Golden State Warriors hold the No. 11 overall pick and have several directions they could go as they look […]
In today’s Dub Hub: Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg worked out for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday as part of the team’s pre-draft process. Following the workout, Lendeborg spoke with reporters and was asked what it would be like to play alongside Warriors superstar Steph Curry if Golden State were to select him later this […]
In today’s Dub Hub: Once again, the Golden State Warriors appear to be on the outside looking in when it comes to the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Warriors have not been a factor in the Milwaukee Bucks’ most recent trade discussions surrounding the two-time MVP. […]
The start of the 2026 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away, which means the Golden State Warriors are working hard to decide what to do with their picks. Mainly, their first-round pick, which lands at No. 11 this year … a number that has produced some elite talent over the years. Most pre-draft […]
In today’s Dub Hub: As the NBA Finals inch closer to an end, the NBA offseason is beginning to heat up, and rumors are already swirling around the league. The Golden State Warriors are among the teams consistently finding themselves in the middle of the speculation, particularly regarding their reported interest in Los Angeles Lakers […]