Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Bottom 5%CVI

Bottom 5%Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

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Should Mike Dunleavy Jr. be kept, fired, or extended?

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Graded

Fan Votes

2 years

Tenure

League Comparison

#19

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

#10

Most Active

9 moves

Contract Value

Poor contract value

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

The Golden State Warriors have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 6 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 3 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Charles Bassey (B) at $0.6M/yr — getting center production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Gui Santos (D+) at $1.7M/yr — the forward market may have been richer than the on-court return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.

Public Sentiment

Poor reception

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Golden State Warriors' 2025-26 moves under Mike Dunleavy Jr. have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 9 graded moves, 3 landed well with the fanbase, 3 drew mixed reactions, and 3 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Omer Yurtseven (B), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the 2026 second-round pick trade (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.