After their second-round playoff exit against the Los Angeles Lakers, it promised to be a pivotal offseason for the Golden State Warriors. Still, few expected new General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. to shake up the franchise in such a major way so early into the role.
NBA Draft Day brought a blockbuster deal for the Warriors, with Dunleavy and the front office ultimately sending Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins, a 2027 second-round pick, and a top 20 protected 2030 first-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul and the 57th overall pick (Trayce Jackson-Davis).