[4] Prior to the 2006–07 season, the Wizards joined the NBA Development League, and Joerger returned to Dakota as head coach.

Rice scored 52 points and made 11 three-pointers, including one with 4.5 seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime tied at 109.

On June 28, 2011, the Golden State Warriors, led by Co-Executive Chairmen Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, purchased the Wizards franchise from Bismarck Professional Basketball LLC.

To reflect the new ownership, the Wizards debuted with a new color scheme, the Warriors' blue and gold, used as an alternative to the purple and green, which dates back to their IBA days.

[6] Following intense off-season discussions regarding a move, on October 10, 2012, the Golden State Warriors announced that the Dakota Wizards would relocate to Santa Cruz beginning with the 2012–13 season.

[9] With Leslie leading the way alongside teammates Jeremy Tyler and Maurice Baker, the Warriors made it through to the D-League Finals in their first season.

But while the Warriors' ticket prices were the highest in the league – from $15 for bleachers to $140 for courtside seats – popularity was also key to the financial success.

Guard Elliot Williams set a Franchise record 48 points in a double overtime victory against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

In the postseason, the Warriors defeated the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 110–81, before falling to the Lakeland Magic, 96–108, in the conference semifinals.

[19] Quinones was also named to the 2022-23 NBA G League All-Rookie Team, averaging 21.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 31 games with Santa Cruz.

The Warriors defeated the Salt Lake City Stars, 113–11, in the first round before falling to the Stockton Kings, 109–112, in the conference semifinals.

Rookie guard Kendric Davis was named to the 2023-24 NBA G League All-Rookie Team, averaging 18.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in 34 games with Santa Cruz.