Bombshell Draymond Green trade update forces Steph Curry, Warriors into lose-lose scenario

The 13-12 Golden State Warriors immediately became a prospective trade destination for 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo once his reported dissatisfaction with the Milwaukee Bucks hit a new fever pitch.

For a dynastic franchise aiming to provide their 4-time NBA champion Stephen Curry with a real opportunity to claim his fifth title, the idea makes plenty of sense.

Some in the NBA media sphere have even speculated that cutting ties with 2017 Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green via trade might be the only way for the Warriors to get an Antetokounmpo deal across the finish line.

According to a stern update from ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, that final note couldn't be further from the truth, as their front office has given no indication that the 9-time All-Defensive Team selection is available for trade.

"I don't know how many times we have to say it, but the Warriors WILL NOT be trading Draymond Green," Siegel shared via X/Twitter on Thursday morning.

"As we've reported, it would take Green, Kerr, and Curry all signing off on (an Antetokounmpo trade), and Green himself would need to be the one to say he wanted to be traded."

The outspoken future Hall of Famer might be safe from trade speculation for the moment.

At 35 years old, he's still proven his worth as one of the best defensive players in all of basketball while averaging 8.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists along with a 1.9 defensive box plus-minus.

With that being said, his continued presence severely decreasing the likelihood of Antetokounmpo's arrival could lead to both Curry and head coach Steve Kerr being placed in a tough position.

With regard to Siegel's update, both powerful voices in the Warriors' locker room would have to 'sign off' on the exit, creating a clear direction for blame following the franchise-altering decision.

In this spot, both Curry and Kerr won't be able to win. If the duo were to green-light the deal, they'd be severing ties with the organization's heart and soul.

On the other hand, refusing to ship Green out for sentimental reasons with a player of Antetokounmpo's caliber waiting in the wings would be met with similar outrage and disbelief.

Either way, feeling would be hurt if negotiations for a blockbuster move to land the Bucks' 2021 Finals MVP were to heat up in the future.

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