In today’s Dub Hub:
- Final mock draft roundup highlights several prospects linked to the Warriors at No. 11 ahead of tonight’s NBA Draft.
- ESPN’s Marc Spears explains how the Warriors can end up potentially trading for Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III.
- Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The NBA Draft is finally here, with the marquee offseason event set to take place Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC and ESPN. The Golden State Warriors hold the No. 11 overall pick, and after weeks of pre-draft workouts, rumors, and speculation, it’s finally time to find out which prospect will officially be headed to the Bay Area.
But before commissioner Adam Silver approaches the podium, here’s one final mock draft roundup to get a sense of who experts believe the Warriors will select:
- The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie: Brayden Burries, Arizona, Guard
- ESPN’s Jeremy Woo: Aday Mara, Michigan, Center
- NBC Sports Bay Area’s Dalton Johnson: Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan, Forward
- The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann: Aday Mara, Michigan, Center
- Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor: Karim Lopez, New Zealand, Forward
- SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell: Aday Mara, Michigan, Center
- ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel: Brayden Burries, Arizona, Guard
- Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman: Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan, Forward
- The Sporting News’ Stephen Noh: Aday Mara, Michigan, Center
- CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish: Aday Mara, Michigan, Center
- USA Today’s Bryan Kalbrosky: Karim Lopez, New Zealand, Forward
- Tankathon: Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan, Forward
Of all the potential
names listed, Arizona’s Brayden Burries would be the most intriguing fit for the Warriors. He checks several boxes for Golden State as a big guard who can shoot, defend, and thrive playing off Stephen Curry’s gravity. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Burries brings much-needed size and physicality to the backcourt while also offering the type of two-way upside that could help the Warriors both immediately and in the years to come.
If Burries does not fall outside of the top 10, Michigan’s trio of Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson would also be solid fallback options. Ideally, the Warriors could trade down and acquire an additional first-round pick from a team such as the Charlotte Hornets or the Oklahoma City Thunder, allowing them to select one of the Michigan frontcourt players while also adding a guard like Alabama’s Labaron Philon.
Regardless of who is selected, the wait is finally over. The Warriors will officially be on the clock, and by the end of the night, they should be welcoming at least one new addition to their roster.
For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Tuesday, June 23rd:
Warriors News:
NBA mock draft 2026: Real drama starts at No. 5 with the LA Clippers | The Athletic
Burries worked out with Golden State last week and is seen as a potential fit with the Warriors as a perimeter creator who can help take some of the burden off Stephen Curry as an offensive driver, while also fitting in nicely on defense as a stout, switchable guard.
This would be a home run for the Warriors if he fell to No. 11. But I wonder if there would be some synergy to a team, even including the Warriors, moving up to No. 9 still to get him if Dallas does decide to trade down. A number of teams in this range of the draft would love to have a two-way guard like this who can dribble, pass, shoot and defend.
What they’re saying about five frontcourt Warriors prospects in 2026 NBA Draft | NBC Sports Bay Area
Comment: “I know (the Warriors) liked what they saw in his workout. He’s not going to take you to the promised land, but he’ll give you a lot of things that will help you get there.”
Comment 2: “He’s a plug-and-play guy. He does everything. He can initiate offense, shoot threes and post up. He’ll adapt to the NBA pretty quickly. (The Warriors) need help on the wings. If Yaxel is there and (the Warriors) don’t take him, I’d wonder why.”
The Warriors’ Draft Plan Is Becoming Clear — Marc Spears
NBA News:
Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat for haul of players, picks | ESPN
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday’s NBA draft), one pick swap and one second-round pick, sources told ESPN.
The Heat are sending to Milwaukee unprotected first-rounders in 2031 and 2033 along with No. 13, a pick swap in 2030 and a 2033 second-rounder, according to sources.
The trade does not include any additional teams — it is a one-to-one move, sources said — but both the Heat and the Bucks will execute the deal July 6, which leaves the framework open to see whether there are opportunities to expand.
Three-team trade sends Nic Claxton to the Bulls, Julius Randle to the Nets, and draft compensation to the Timberwolves
In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:
Warriors fans believe the team should not trade the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft
With those long odds, it makes sense why many fans appear to prefer a more measured approach. The No. 11 pick gives the Warriors an opportunity to add an inexpensive young player to a roster that badly needs an injection of youth, athleticism, and long-term upside. In a draft class widely regarded as one of the deepest in recent years, holding onto the selection may ultimately prove more valuable than chasing another short-term move.
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