The Golden State Warriors are promoting Mike Dunleavy Jr. to serve as the team’s next general manager, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Dunleavy will replace Bob Meyers, who recently stepped down from the position after 11 seasons. This comes as the Warriors face a number of pressing questions ahead of what could be a busy offseason for the club.
Wojnarowski reported Dunleavy and Golden State finalized terms on a long-term deal this week, and a formal announcement and press conference is set for Monday. According to Wojnarowski, vice president of basketball operations Kirk Lacob will also be involved in making roster decisions alongside Dunleavy.
Dunleavy has served in several front offices roles with the Warriors after joining the club as a scout in 2018, including assistant general manager to Bob Meyers. As a 15-year NBA veteran, he offers a bevy of player experience to his new role.
This new front office already has burning questions to answer. The NBA draft is this Thursday, and the team is reportedly looking to make a move. At the time of this writing, Golden State own the No. 19 pick in Thursday’s draft.
There are plenty of other inflection points for this Warriors team Dunleavy will soon need to navigate. Draymond Green owns a $27.6 million player option for next year and is eligible for a contract extension. There will also need to be decisions made around Klay Thompson’s expiring deal and the future for Jordan Poole.
Throw in a massive tax bill looming for Golden State next season, and Dunleavy has plenty on his plate to begin his tenure as the next Warriors general manager.
