Draymond Green (@Money23Green) on why he declined his player option:
“I’m always willing to work with the team on whatever it is, especially at this point in my career. So my decision to opt out was for a few reasons. As you all know, I’ve always taken the approach of working with the organization. I’ve been in 1 place for 14 years. It’s more of a family to me than anything. Like you’re talking people I’ve been in relationships with over the course of the last 14 years. I view Golden State more like Michigan State, like it’s more like an alma mater to me as I’ve been somewhere for 14 years. So, when in a position to try to help better our team, to try to help better this organization, I’m always intrigued by that route. So opting out, I think for us, it leaves optionality. It gives optionality. It allows to possibly do some things. Joe Lacob, Peter Guber, the ownership group has never been one to shy away from doing things that help this team get better and if I can stand on that same side and have a hand in helping this organization be in a better position, I’m always willing to do that. So it gives everyone optionality from me opting out and we’ll figure it out from here on what’s the best course moving forward. So I feel great about it and we’ll see where it goes from here.”
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly trying to trade for Anthony Davis, then sign LeBron James.
Golden State’s grand plan appears to be forming a Big 4 with Draymond, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis 🤯
Throwback to Draymond Green going off on high schoolers for complaining about not getting calls
“Y’all crying about every call, I get a lot of techs, so I’m actually fu*ked up on that part. It cost me $2.5 million.”
(Via @swishcultures_)
Jimmy Butler says he wants to retire with the Warriors.
“This is where I want to be done. Retire here. This organization is top-tier. It’s the best.”
Do you think he’ll finish his career in Golden State? 👀
A potential realistic trade sending Jaylen Brown to the Warriors:
Celtics receive:
Porziņģis (S&T $20 MIL)
Draymond
Podziemski
Moody (for salary purposes)
2027 & 2029 FRPS
2031 protected FRP
Warriors receive:
Jaylen Brown
According to what Celtics may want with assets.
Breaking: Minnesota is sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
The Timberwolves will acquire Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick for Randle and No. 28.