Draymond Green’s name has surfaced in trade talks as the Warriors eye Giannis Antetokounmpo. Reports suggest the four-time champion could be rerouted to the Lakers, fueling speculation about his desire to finally play alongside LeBron James.
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is at the center of growing trade speculation as the franchise explores a potential move for Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Green, a four-time NBA champion, has been mentioned as part of possible trade packages, largely due to his contract serving as a salary match.
On Tuesday, ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that Green could be rerouted to the Los Angeles Lakers if a deal involving Antetokounmpo materializes. According to Siegel, Green has no interest in remaining in Milwaukee, while mutual interest exists between him and the Lakers. The possibility of teaming up with his longtime friend LeBron James has intensified the buzz.
Green has openly expressed his admiration for James, recalling his disappointment at missing the chance to play alongside him at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Speaking to the New York Post, he said: “I’ve always wanted the opportunity. Just to experience it, to see how he thinks, to see, all right, what I could do to help him and his thinking. Or what can I learn and pick up about what he’s thinking.”
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While Green emphasized he is comfortable with Stephen Curry and the Warriors’ dynasty, the chance to share the floor with James remains a personal ambition. Whether that happens depends entirely on Golden State’s willingness to include him in a blockbuster trade for Antetokounmpo.
The timing of the speculation is notable. The Warriors’ 113-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday was their final game before the trade deadline. It could also mark Green’s last appearance in a Golden State uniform if a deal is completed.
Asked about the possibility of leaving, Green remained pragmatic. “I think a lot of people want to know how I feel about it, like am I upset about it. I’m not at all. If that’s what’s best for this organization, that’s what’s best for the organization,” he said.
Green’s tenure in the Bay has spanned over 13 years, during which he helped form one of the NBA’s greatest dynasties alongside Curry, Klay Thompson, and coach Steve Kerr. His defensive intensity and leadership were central to four championship runs.
