Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy is under mounting pressure after a quiet offseason left the roster largely unchanged following a 37-45 campaign and a recent five-game losing streak, last falling 115-110 to the LA Clippers on April 13, 2026.
Why is Kendrick Perkins calling out Mike Dunleavy?
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins blasted Dunleavy on First Take for failing to improve the team around two-time MVP Steph Curry. Perkins argued that while Western Conference rivals like the San Antonio Spurs added Tobias Harris and the Oklahoma City Thunder loaded up, Dunleavy stood pat. The Warriors missed on LeBron James, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, and balked at Boston’s asking price for Jaylen Brown.
What moves did the Warriors actually make?
Golden State re-signed Draymond Green, De’Anthony Melton, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Charles Bassey. Their only new additions are rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, the Summer League MVP, and second-round pick Lajae Jones. Reports also confirmed the Warriors never seriously pursued Anthony Davis, unwilling to trade Jimmy Butler or multiple first-round picks.
Can the Warriors contend with this roster?
With Curry turning 39 and key pieces like Butler and Moses Moody recovering from knee injuries, the Warriors enter 2026-27 as a play-in hopeful at best. Perkins insists Joe Lacob must put Dunleavy on the clock to deliver meaningful upgrades or risk wasting Curry’s final elite years.
