SHOCKING NEWS: Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. Stuns Franchise with Sudden Decision That Hurts Entire Team; Organization Accepts Resignation Boldly

San Francisco, CA – June 27, 2025 — In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA, Mike Dunleavy Jr., General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Golden State Warriors, has officially resigned from his position following what sources describe as a “deeply polarizing and destabilizing roster decision.”

 What Happened?

According to team insiders, Dunleavy made a last-minute executive call to trade away multiple veteran players — including rising star Jonathan Kuminga and franchise icon Klay Thompson — in an aggressive push to rebuild around younger talent and free up cap space.

The decision reportedly blindsided team leaders, including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, both of whom were left “visibly upset” in internal meetings. A team source called it “the most chaotic front-office moment since the departure of Bob Myers.”

 The Fallout

Within 24 hours of the trade being processed, team ownership — led by CEO Joe Lacob — held an emergency meeting at Chase Center. After long internal discussions and widespread internal backlash, the organization accepted Dunleavy’s resignation, effective immediately.

“We respect Mike’s leadership and the risks he took,” said Lacob in a brief statement. “But the direction he chose was no longer aligned with the future of this franchise. We part ways with appreciation and urgency.”

 Reactions Around the NBA

The move has sparked fiery reactions across the basketball world:

• Stephen A. Smith on ESPN: “I’m sorry — you don’t trade away heart-and-soul players without consulting your locker room. Dunleavy walked off a cliff with this one.”
• Shams Charania tweeted: “Mike Dunleavy Jr. has stepped down following internal tensions over recent trades. Warriors expected to appoint interim GM before free agency.”
• Draymond Green, in a now-deleted Instagram story, posted: “Wow.”

 What’s Next for the Warriors?

With Dunleavy out, assistant GM Kent Lacob is expected to step in as interim general manager, according to league sources. The front office now scrambles to repair player relationships and pivot strategy just days before free agency begins.

The Warriors, once the standard of stability in the NBA, now face a critical crossroads. Will they double down on youth and let go of their championship core — or can they rally and re-center behind their veterans?

 “See More” — What You May Not Know:

• Rumors suggest Dunleavy had been at odds with Curry’s camp for weeks over the future direction of the franchise.
• Multiple team executives reportedly warned him about alienating the locker room with “cold, analytical decisions.”
• This could trigger a wave of player trade requests if leadership doesn’t stabilize quickly.

This is a developing story. More updates as they come in.

Disclaimer: This article is a fictional dramatization created for entertainment purposes. No actual resignation or trade has occurred involving Mike Dunleavy Jr. at the time of writing.

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