In today’s Dub Hub:
As NBA free agency opens today, Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. made it clear what kind of players the franchise will be targeting this summer.
Speaking with The San Francisco Standard’s Tim Kawakami, Dunleavy emphasized the need for two-way contributors who complement the Warriors’ current core of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler.
Via The San Francisco Standard:
“The good thing is that there’s a myriad of players available — whether it’s the free-agent market or you can make trades and we can put offers out on guys,” Dunleavy said. “So we’ll target some players that we think would fit well. It’s like, you’ve gotta have that balance of being able to play with these guys offensively by making shots, being able to pass, and handle the ball, and read the game. And defensively, you’ve gotta be able to guard, be able to hold up.
Dunleavy was also clear about what the team wants to avoid: one-dimensional players who could potentially become liabilities on either end of the floor.
“We can’t bring in a guy that’s a great shooter but on the other end defensively can’t do anything. That’s a problem. So we’re trying to look for net-net guys that can make this team better.”
With limited financial flexibility and the resolution of Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency still looming, finding affordable, well-rounded players could be challenging. However, Dunleavy appears committed to a focused and disciplined approach this offseason—prioritizing two-way players who fit head coach Steve Kerr’s system without compromise.
For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Monday, June 30th:
Warriors News:
Kawakami: Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy talks Kuminga, the draft moves, Kerr’s future, and more | The San Francisco Standard
What got Lacob’s attention on Wednesday was a guy the Warriors thought could step right in and perhaps help them get past the second round next postseason.
So who was it? I asked around after Dunleavy confirmed the attempt and that led me to the most-lauded Florida guard, Walter Clayton Jr., a dynamic scorer who won Final Four Most Outstanding Player earlier this year and ended up going 18th to Utah.
It doesn’t sound like the Warriors got too close to a deal, even as Clayton fell a little lower than expected.
NBA free agency 2025: Cap space, best fits for all 30 teams | ESPN
One move I would make: Trade Moses Moody to the Knicks for Mitchell Robinson.
Team needs: Rim protector, frontcourt depth, athleticism and shooting
Free agents who fit: Kuminga, Malik Beasley, Ty Jerome, Malcolm Brogdon, Tyus Jones, Brook Lopez, Kevon Looney, Luke Kornet, Luke Travers, Sam Merrill, Gary Payton II, Gary Trent Jr., Luke Kennard, Taurean Prince, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Bruce Brown, Trendon Watford, Alec Burks, Keaton Wallace, Quentin Grimes, Davion Mitchell, Jalen Bridges
NBA free agency rankings: Top 50 players with Myles Turner at No. 1 and Deandre Ayton, CP3, Russ available | CBS Sports
2. Jonathan Kuminga (Restricted)
Potentially one of the biggest swing pieces of the offseason. Kuminga, a career Warrior to date, is an athlete with potential All-Star scoring chops. A team like Brooklyn could offer him somewhere north of $30 million annually and force the Warriors to match or let him walk for nothing, or he could be the piece Golden State uses in a sign and trade.
Warriors reveal their Summer League schedule
The Warriors have announced the television broadcast schedule for the team’s 2025 Summer League. Santa Cruz Warriors Head Coach Lainn Wilson will serve as head coach.
️Tickets for the 2025 California Classic, presented by CarMax, at Chase Center: https://t.co/fvZUVY7coY pic.twitter.com/zesNauchEP
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) June 28, 2025
Draymond Green on the current CBA: “The pot gets bigger, the business gets better, and the players get screwed more”
“All these moves are being made to dodge that 2nd apron. It’s a hard cap.”@Money23Green doesn’t hold back on the NBA’s new CBA — and how it’s hurting players more than fans realize.
“The PA made a sh*t deal.”
“The pot gets bigger, the business gets better… and the… pic.twitter.com/626iIZ6nnE
— The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis (@DraymondShow) June 30, 2025
NBA News:
When is NBA Free Agency? Date, time & list of free agents | NBA
The 2025 NBA Free Agency period will open Monday, June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. At that time, teams will be able to negotiate and reach agreements with free agents. Players can officially sign deals on July 6.
Below is a list of 2025 NBA free agents. As players sign with teams during the 2025 offseason, the NBA.com Free Agent Tracker will be updated with the latest news and signing info.
For more information on the free agency process, how it works and a glossary of key terminology, please visit this free agency explainer page.
LeBron James picks up $52.6M option, monitoring Lakers’ moves | ESPN
“LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Paul told ESPN. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we’ve had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.
“We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what’s best for him.”
Center Deandre Ayton agrees to a contract buyout with the Blazers
Breaking: Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/DNYcNqRvkW
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025
In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:
Poole, Durant trades remind Dub Nation of difficulty of keeping a dynasty
Fast forward to June 2025, and here’s the cruel irony: both Poole and Durant—two essential pieces of that Warriors championship dynastic puzzle—are now trying to recreate that winning formula somewhere else. The basketball gods have a twisted sense of humor.
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