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Draymond Green isn’t concerning himself with any of the rumors about his future as the Golden State Warriors frequently pop up as a potential landing spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo if the Milwaukee Bucks trade the two-time MVP.
Speaking to reporters after the Warriors’ loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday, Green explained he “ain’t losing no sleep” over the rumors.
“I’ve been here for 14 years,” Green said. “I have no reason to sit and worry about leaving. But if I’m traded, that’s part of the business. I ain’t losing no sleep though. I slept great last night.”
Green went on to say that he won’t be constantly asking about what Golden State’s front office is planning, but he’s “always willing” to listen and collaborate with them.
“I’m not going to go up there and be like, ‘Yo, so tell me what y’all doing,'” Green said. “I’ll be the same as I always am. My phone is always on. I’m always willing to collaborate in any way I can.”
Per NBC Sports’ Monte Poole, the “general assumption” among people within the Warriors organization is that Stephen Curry is the “only untouchable” piece in a potential deal for Antetokounmpo.
People in the NBA view the Warriors as the team that is capable of putting together arguably the best offer to the Bucks if they want to get the Antetokounmpo situation over prior to the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
Golden State’s offer could be built around four future first-round draft picks from 2026 to ’32. It would also have to include an expensive contract to make the money with Antetokounmpo’s deal line up.
The obvious candidate would be Jimmy Butler, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. He has a $56.8 million salary next season that, depending on when he comes back from the injury, a team like the Bucks could use to facilitate another trade for a decent return because it’s an expiring deal.
A player like Green wouldn’t seem to make much sense for the Bucks because he has a $27.7 million player option for next season, so it’s plausible he could opt out and sign elsewhere in the summer without them getting anything back.
All of this depends on what the Bucks want to do in the next five days. If they look ahead to the summer and don’t think anyone will be able or willing to beat whatever package the Warriors might offer, they could just take a deal now and be done with it.
But given that the sense around the league is the Bucks will take this into the summer, any of the questions about Green’s future might be a moot point.
Green has spent his entire career in Golden State since being drafted with the 35th pick in 2012. He is averaging 8.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in 41 starts this season.