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Mike Dunleavy shares blunt admission about Warriors' needs as team approaches 2026 NBA Draft

General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. selected Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This selection follows a blunt admission from Dunleavy that the team needs everything. Only four healthy players under contract were available for training camp before the draft.

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  1. Warriors Draft Yaxel Lendeborg After Dunleavy Admits Team Needs Everything

    General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. selected Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This selection follows a blunt admission from Dunleavy that the team needs everything. Only four healthy players under contract were available for training camp before the draft.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mike Dunleavy Jr. used the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg.
    • Dunleavy stated, "Frankly, we need everything."
    • Four healthy players under contract were available for training camp heading into the draft.
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  2. Warriors Select Yaxel Lendeborg With 11th Overall Pick

    Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. used the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg. The move follows Dunleavy's previous admission that the team needs everything. Only four healthy players under contract were available for training camp heading into the draft.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Warriors selected 23-year-old Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick.
    • The 2026 NBA Draft first round occurred on Tuesday, June 23rd.
    • Four players under contract for the Warriors will be healthy for training camp.
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  3. Dunleavy Says Warriors Need Everything Ahead of 2026 Draft

    Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy stated the team "need everything" as they prepare for the 2026 NBA Draft. The team holds the No. 11 overall pick and a late second-round pick. Dunleavy spoke with reporters at Chase Center on Wednesday regarding offseason strategy.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mike Dunleavy stated the Warriors "need everything" regarding their requirements.
    • The Warriors hold the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
    • Dunleavy spoke to reporters at Chase Center on Wednesday.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Warriors have a late second-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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  4. Dunleavy Admits Warriors Need Everything Ahead of 2026 Draft

    General manager Mike Dunleavy plans to retain the No. 11 overall pick. He stated that the team needs everything as they prepare for the draft. The Warriors recently held workouts for six prospects.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mike Dunleavy intends to keep the No. 11 overall pick for the upcoming draft.
    • The Warriors hosted six prospects for workouts.
    • Mike Dunleavy says the team needs everything.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Warriors hosted Morez Johnson Jr. for a workout.
    • Dunleavy views the No. 54 pick approach as not overthinking it.
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  5. Dunleavy Outlines Warriors' Strategy for 2026 NBA Draft

    General manager Mike Dunleavy intends to keep the No. 11 overall pick for the upcoming draft. The team recently hosted six prospects for workouts, including Morez Johnson Jr. Dunleavy also described his second-round approach for the No. 54 pick as not overthinking it.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Warriors hold the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
    • Mike Dunleavy suggests the team is likely to use rather than trade the No. 11 spot.
    • The team has a second-round pick at No. 54.
    • The Warriors hosted six prospects for pre-draft workouts, including Morez Johnson Jr.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Warriors have been linked to LeBron James.
    • The Warriors have talked to Draymond Green.
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  6. Mike Dunleavy Admits Warriors "Need Everything" Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft

    Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy stated the team needs everything as they approach the 2026 NBA Draft. The team is likely to use its No. 11 overall pick to add an impact player and support an aging roster. Recent activities include pre-draft workouts with several prospects.

    What's confirmed:

    • General manager Mike Dunleavy stated, "Frankly, we need everything."
    • The Warriors are likely to use rather than trade the No. 11 overall pick in the NBA draft.
    • Brayden Burries is scheduled to work out with the Warriors on Thursday after declining the Kings.
    • Yaxel Lendeborg has participated in a pre-draft workout with the Warriors.
    • Steve Kerr and Mike Dunleavy emphasized the need for younger legs to support the aging roster via the No. 11 pick.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Yaxel Lendeborg is an obvious fit for the team after impressing in his workout.
    • The Warriors view Kawhi Leonard as an ideal win-now trade target.
    • LeBron James may consider teaming up with Steph Curry and the Warriors.
    • The Warriors may target Chris Cenac Jr. in the 2026 draft.
    • A mock draft has the Warriors selecting a 7-foot-3 big man.
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