Warriors’ Draymond Green’s future in Golden State reportedly in limbo ahead of NBA trade deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Golden State Warriors have now won eight consecutive games after starting the season with a three-game losing streak. The Warriors are a dangerous team and are proving their doubters wrong early in the season.
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One thing is certain: they still have areas to improve, and that could lead them to trade Kristaps Porzingis. The veteran center is battling an autoimmune disorder, but Golden State is already exploring potential trades involving him.
“Golden State has started exploring trade routes for Kristaps Porzingis, who is now seriously contemplating his future in basketball as he deals with recurring symptoms from the autoimmune condition termed as POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), sources tell ESPN,” ESPN’s Shams Charania posted.
While Porzingis is expected to be traded, rumors are also swirling about Draymond Green’s future with the organization. It would be a major development if the Warriors decided to part ways with him, but The Athletic’s Sam Amick has labeled it a legitimate possibility.
“Of course they’re going to listen to deals about Draymond at the deadline. He (Draymond) knows that.
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Coming into the season, there was a possibility that this could be Green’s final season with Golden State, as he emerged as a potential trade candidate. The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson has long believed that this could be the end of Green’s tenure in the Bay Area.
“It’s probably six months left for the Draymond Green era,” Thompson said. “He’s on a one-year deal, $27.8 million, and doesn’t have a no-trade clause, so that’s a very tradable contract. It felt like this has been coming for a while, but this, the way (Warriors GM) Dunleavy was talking, and the way they positioned it, this feels like ‘Alright, let’s see where we are in February because if we’re not where we need to be, then we’re just going to start selling pieces off and starting over.”
Green has been a staple of the Warriors dynasty they have built over the last decade. While nothing is official and all of this remains speculation, all good things eventually come to an end.
The veteran forward still impacts the game, just not at the level he once did. A contending team could very well have interest in Green and the experience he brings to the table.
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Why this could happen
First and foremost, Green is on an expiring contract, so a potential trade wouldn’t necessarily mean goodbye forever. If all else fails, the four-time NBA champion could sign back with the organization next summer.
Golden State is looking to have a big summer in free agency, so getting a contract like Green’s off the books could give the team some additional financial flexibility. After all, cap space was one of the things that held the organization back this past offseason.
The Warriors are grateful for everything Green has done throughout his career in the Bay Area, but they know time is running out to win another championship with Curry. If moving Green could positively impact their championship pursuit, it is something the organization would have to seriously consider.
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