The Warriors for years have attempted to build for the future while simultaneously going all-in on the present with superstar Steph Curry. They could have another opportunity to do so again this summer, and find themselves at an interesting crossroads.Golden State has the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23, and could use it to either select a prospect who could be a foundational piece for years to come, or include the pick in a potential blockbuster trade for a proven star player to pair alongside Curry next season. While some believe the Warriors should leverage their 2026 first-round pick in a potential trade for a star, like Milwuakee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who the team aggressively pursued during the season and likely will be available again this summer, that does not appear to be Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy’s goal right now, as ESPN’s Marc Spears reported Thursday on “NBA Today.” The Warriors are expected to keep the 11th pick of the draft, per @MarcJSpears "The Warriors have that 11th pick and people wondering can they get in the Giannis mix. From what I'm being told today from several people the...
Warriors reportedly prefer to keep, not trade No. 11 pick in potential deal
Published May 15, 2026 • 5 hrs ago
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