Dub Hub: Mike Dunleavy Jr. explains what it would take to trade the Warriors’ young core
Dub Hub: Mike Dunleavy Jr. explains what it would take to trade the Warriors’ young core
In today’s Dub Hub:
- Lakers select Bronny James in the second round of the Draft making him and his dad LeBron the first father-son duo in NBA history.
The Golden State Warriors added three new players at the conclusion of this year’s NBA Draft. First, they traded their second round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Lindy Waters III. Then they reacquired their second round pick to select big man Quinten Post 52nd overall. Finally, they capped the day off by signing undrafted free agent Reece Beekman.
The three add to a promising young core featuring Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Dunleavy remains very high on this group, insisting that their development is the team’s best path forward to major improvement.
However, if it really came down to it, what would it take for Dunleavy to trade a member of the core? In his post-draft press conference, Dunleavy explains it would have to be an offer that would “unequivocally” change the outlook of the team.
For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Friday, June 28th:
Warriors News:
Dunleavy, Warriors willing to trade youngsters for right player | NBC Sports Bay Area
Kuminga and fellow members of Golden State’s young core – Trayce Jackson-Davis, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski – might not be on the market – but general manager Mike Dunleavy made it apparent that none is untouchable.
That any or all of them might be moved for the right return.
“It would have to be something that we felt would unequivocally change the trajectory of our franchise,” Dunleavy said.
NBA draft grades: How experienced No. 52 pick Post fits Warriors | NBC Sports Bay Area
Like Trayce Jackson-Davis, taken a year ago in the second round, Post is an experienced player who already is 24 years old. Even if his upside isn’t sky-high, Post immediately is the Warriors’ biggest player and brings more shooting, Golden State’s biggest need after years of revolutionizing the long ball.
There was confusion and an odd waiting period, but Post looks to be a player who fits the Warriors’ system and won’t take too long to make an impact once he earns his opportunities.
Grade: B+
Mike Dunleavy shares the latest on Chris Paul’s contract guarantee
Warriors trade for Lindy Waters III, draft Quinten Post, hard cap themselves | The Athletic
The Paul George possibility looms. His opt-in or opt-out deadline is Saturday. Word is he wants his full max. With the Warriors, an opt-in and max out would add four years and $221.5 million to his current deal. But, regarding the current cap gymnastics, he’d be at $48.7 million for next season. Under the new CBA restrictions, to avoid being capped at the first apron ($178.6 million), the Warriors would need to send out more than that in a deal.
Mike Dunleavy explains what happened with the Warriors’ pick on draft day
NBA News:
Lakers pick Bronny James in NBA draft; LeBron ‘emotional’ | ESPN
After the Lakers delivered their decision, LeBron led the group in a champagne toast to commemorate the occasion, a source told ESPN, and was “very emotional” considering the weight of the moment.
“In the history of the NBA, there’s never been a father and a son that have shared an NBA basketball court and that feels like something that could be magical,” Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said. “We know, and have to respect of course, that LeBron has a decision on his opt-out ... but if it worked out that he was on our team next season, NBA history could be made. And NBA history should be made in a Lakers uniform.”
USA Basketball expects Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid to be ready for Olympic camp | NBA
Leonard missed 12 of the LA Clippers’ final 14 games this past season with right knee inflammation. Haliburton was hampered at the end of the Indiana Pacers’ playoff run by issues with his left hamstring. And Embiid was dealing with left knee issues throughout his season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
“We expect everybody to be good to go,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said Thursday. “We’ve been in touch with everyone, not just those three guys. … We’ve been in communication constantly, so we expect all 12 guys to be ready to roll.”
All picks made during the 2024 NBA Draft
In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:
‘Milwaukee West’ Warriors sign UVA’s Reece Beekman
Beyond the Milwaukee connection, it’s easy to see how Beekman is a fit on a two-way deal with the Dubs. He’s only 6’1” but he’s a monster athlete and a great point-of-attack defender, winning the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award the last two seasons. Beekman can be a disruptive presence on defense, and maintained an assist-to-turnover ratio of 3:1 for his last three college seasons.
A tweet to end the week:
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