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Last updated: June 17, 2026, 11:54 AM ET

Free Agency & Draft Outlook

Utah’s $140M offer to restricted‑free‑agent center Walker Kessler underscored the Jazz’s intent to retain a key rim protector, yet the gap between the proposal and Kessler’s market value persisted, leaving negotiations stalled. Meanwhile, analysts projected that if Cooper Flagg had not re‑classified, the 2025‑class talent pool would shift, placing Flagg, Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel as late‑first‑round prospects in a hypothetical 2026 draft, a scenario that would reshape team‑building strategies across the league.

Warriors’ Offseason Moves

Warriors evaluated the No. 11 pick as part of a broader offseason blueprint that also included monitoring LeBron James’s health and market activity, signaling that San Francisco may leverage its lottery position to address depth while weighing veteran trades. This multi‑pronged approach reflects a desire to remain competitive after a season that fell short of championship expectations.