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But as the Warriors explored the idea of trading for an inactive Porzingis, they said they did their "due diligence" on his medical history and felt comfortable making the move. "The simple answer on that for me is I heavily rely and trust our medical group," Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy told ESPN. "So when they look at the stuff and they say, 'We're good, we feel comfortable with what we're dealing with,' then I'm on to the next thing from a basketball standpoint. So for that reason, we collectively are good with the decision and will go from there."

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But as Kuminga's career developed, Kuminga believed he'd shown enough in supplementary roles to have earned more consistent trust and on-ball opportunity. Neither happened to his liking, sources said, only hardening his belief that Kerr and general manager Mike Dunleavy would only ever view him as a run-fast, jump-high athlete without the requisite skill to be a lead option.

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In response, both Kerr and Dunleavy would often cite Kuminga's lower efficiency numbers in isolation and in the midrange as proof of their reasoning. They blamed Kuminga's agent Aaron Turner and those around Kuminga, team sources said, for prioritizing and working "on the wrong things" away from the facility, routing his career down an incorrect path. The disconnect affected contract negotiations, and multiple members of the organization questioned whether it was more important for him to win or to win his way.

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Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy denied that Draymond Green was in active trade conversations in advance of this week's deadline despite the team's pursuit of Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo. "I'd walk that back," Dunleavy said. "His name was not in conversations other than the ones where teams called me to ask about him. The idea that he stayed with the Warriors past the deadline was greatly exaggerated. It was never a possibility of him not being here or remotely close. I've conveyed that to him."

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Sam Yip: Somewhat tense moment when Mike Dunleavy was asked about Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green in Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors. “You’re putting words in my mouth, so that’s an unbelievable assumption...I’m not going down the roster talking about who’s in trade, who’s not.”

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Anthony Slater: Mike Dunleavy when asked about possibility of using first rounders in a non-Giannis deal: “We’re willing to do whatever it takes to improve this team, whether it’s young players or first round picks.”

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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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