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Warriors brass split on what to do with No. 11 pick as draft nears

Golden State's front office is divided on the pick.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 241 min read
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What happened: Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy and majority owner Joe Lacob appeared to disagree over how the Warriors should use the 11th overall selection in the upcoming NBA Draft. The difference of opinion played out publicly, putting a rare spotlight on an internal front-office call with the draft approaching.

Why it matters: How Golden State handles the No. 11 pick shapes the roster math around a veteran core still trying to contend. The choice between keeping the selection or packaging it in a deal has already stirred debate, with fans leaning toward keeping the pick rather than moving it on draft night.

What to watch: Watch whether Golden State keeps the pick, trades up, or flips it for win-now help once the draft board opens.

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