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Dalton Johnson: Steve Kerr says Mike Dunleavy called him today to brief him on some things he’s working on behind the scenes Some big fish are being moved right, but the biggest one remains out there

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General manager Mike Dunleavy and controlling owner Joe Lacob have maintained a motivation to get a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo across the finish line and, as part of that, Green's name has been involved in the framework of available offers to the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources said.

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Oh No He Didn't: "Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy is actually in New Zealand. While he is making a ton of calls and he is the driver of this pursuit, he's also making alternative plans. They may use this 2026 draft pick" - @anthonyVslater the Giannis to Dubs talks

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Oh No He Didn't: "Mike Dunleavy is making calls. The Warriors are aggressive in this pursuit of Giannis. They've contacted the Bucks in the last week and let them know if it gets to that stage a substantial offer will be on the table for them. If Milwaukee prioritizes draft picks, this is a time for the Warriors to strike" - @anthonyVslater

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Draymond Green: "Also on the JK front, um, Mike—our general manager, Dunleavy—went viral for his comments on JK’s trade demand. He said, 'I’m aware of that. In terms of demands—when you make a demand, there needs to be demand in the market.' When I first read the quote, I was like, 'That’s spicy.' And then when you actually watch the clip, you’re like, 'Oh, I get what he was saying.' He’s answering the question about—yes, I know they made a trade demand—but there has to be demand. In order for there to be demand, we gotta scour the market. We’re going to search the market and see what demand there is there.

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“At his age, to have the year he’s had is impressive,” Dunleavy said. “I think he’s got a style of game that can play for a long time with his skill, his physicality, his mind for the game. So, I guess my vision for him is him returning at some point between now and this time next year.”

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For his part, Dunleavy admitted that he wished the whole situation had “worked out better,” but now that the Warriors are in the situation that they’re in, Kuminga will have nobody else to blame, at least in the short-term, if things don’t work out. Draymond Green, praised his young teammate for staying prepared and taking advantage of another opportunity when he got one.

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Aaron Turner (Jonathan Kuminga's agent): Demand is sensitive to price or playing time, So if a seller sees demand is low, lower the price point or let him play and demand will go ??#IUEconomicsMajor #Nationalchamps @mcuban @VicOladipo

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Anthony Slater: Mike Dunleavy: "If we're talking about trading draft picks that will be going out when Steph isn't here, it's going to have to be a player that we think we'll be getting back that is going to be here when those picks are going out."

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"Jimmy’s in good spirits," Dunleavy said. "I hate it for him on a personal level. He’s a former teammate. I’ve been through injuries and surgeries, but never an ACL or something this significant. "I know he’s got a long road ahead, but he’ll have the support of our group and our medical staff, and I know he’ll bounce back."

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Anthony Slater: Mike Dunleavy on the Jonathan Kuminga trade demand: “I’m aware of that. In terms of demands, when you make a demand there needs to be demand.”

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Anthony Slater: Mike Dunleavy: "I'm disappointed it hasn't worked out better. But it is what it is...I know a trade has been requested. But nothing is imminent. Things in this league can change in a heartbeat, as they did last night. So he's gotta be ready."

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Anthony Slater: Mike Dunleavy said he does not envision he will trade Jimmy Butler’s contract and believes Butler will rehab and return to help the team at some point next season

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Nick Friedell: Dunleavy says he’s “crushed” for Jimmy. “We hate it for him but the beat goes on.” Dunleavy says “it’s tough to say” how this will impact deadline decisions — but says Warriors will continue to make “good, sound decisions.”

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