The Golden State Warriors front office is leaning toward keeping its 11th overall pick in an upcoming NBA draft widely considered strong through its lottery portion, sources told ESPN. The Warriors, carrying one of the oldest rosters in the league, are focused on adding younger talent to reinforce their depth.

General manager Mike Dunleavy addressed reporters in San Francisco on Friday, stating every option remains open. Trading up, trading back, using the pick outright, or attaching it to a deal for a proven player are all under consideration.

The selection could factor into any pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, or a potential trade for Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers. Either scenario would likely require the 11th pick as a central asset.

Despite those possibilities, the prevailing organizational preference points toward retention. The front office views the draft as the clearest path to bringing younger legs alongside 38-year-old Steph Curry.

Steve Kerr made clear he is fully prepared to develop whoever Golden State selects.

"Totally," said Kerr, when asked if he'd be committed to playing a rookie. "I've talked to Mike. I don't know the draft, but he feels really strongly we're going to get a good player. It could be a 19-year-old and it could be someone older. ... That guy has to play. He's got to earn it. But we're committed to the development of our young players."

Dunleavy described the draft class as deep through the lottery, reinforcing confidence that the 11th selection carries genuine value regardless of how the organization ultimately proceeds.