In the whirlwind that was the NBA trade deadline, Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy set the record straight: Draymond Green wasn’t part of any trade talks with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dunleavy was quick to dispel any rumors, addressing questions head-on with a firm response.
Backing him up, Warriors owner Joe Lacob confirmed Dunleavy’s stance in a recent interview. Lacob emphasized that Green was never on the trading block, despite the buzz surrounding potential big-name deals. He pointed out that trade discussions rarely get into specifics unless they’re serious, and in this case, they didn’t reach that level.
Instead of Antetokounmpo, the Warriors ended up acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis. There was speculation that either Green or Jimmy Butler could have been part of a deal for Giannis, primarily due to their hefty contracts. However, Lacob made it clear that Green is a cornerstone of the franchise.
“You don’t trade a Draymond Green lightly,” Lacob stated, underscoring Green’s value to the team. He acknowledged that while trades are part of the business, Green’s name wasn’t seriously floated in discussions.
Regardless of the trade chatter, Draymond Green remains a vital piece of the Warriors’ puzzle as they look to the future.