Warriors reportedly receiving No. 11 pick trade offer led to draft room scene
The Golden State Warriors received a trade offer for their No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but ultimately rejected it. They used the pick to select Yaxel Lendeborg from Michigan. The team's general manager, Mike Dunleavy, and owner, Joe Lacob, had a heated interaction in the draft room before making the selection.
What changed
New details have emerged about the Warriors' draft room dynamics and their decision to reject a trade offer for the No. 11 pick.
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Warriors receive trade offer for No. 11 pick, reject it
confidence 50%The Golden State Warriors received a trade offer for their No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but ultimately rejected it. They used the pick to select Yaxel Lendeborg from Michigan. The team's general manager, Mike Dunleavy, and owner, Joe Lacob, had a heated interaction in the draft room before making the selection.
What's confirmed:
- The Warriors received a trade offer for the No. 11 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
- The Warriors rejected the trade offer for the No. 11 overall pick.
- Yaxel Lendeborg was selected with the No. 11 pick.
- There was a viral interaction between Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob in the draft room.
Still unconfirmed:
- A trade proposal for Yaxel Lendeborg was discussed for $150M.