Five hypothetical Draymond Green trade destinations for Warriors to consider

Trading Draymond Green would mean changing a considerable part of the Warriors’ identity. It could also give them a way to address their need for more scoring.

With Stephen Curry sidelined and Green averaging 3.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.5 assists, Fran Leiva of Fadeaway World ranked five hypothetical destinations for the veteran forward.

These are Leiva’s proposed packages. Each would require the teams to agree on value and satisfy applicable trade rules.

Kings

Leiva’s top choice sends Green to Sacramento for De’Andre Hunter and Daeqwon Plowden.

The appeal for the Kings centers on rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Green could help organize the offense, create opportunities through his passing and provide defensive leadership following Ben Simmons’ season-ending injury.

Hunter would give the Warriors another scoring forward. The larger question is how much Sacramento would surrender for a veteran on an expiring contract during a difficult season.

Pistons

Leiva proposes John Collins and Kevin Huerter to Golden State for Green.

Detroit would add defensive experience and another passer alongside Cade Cunningham. The Warriors would receive two offensive contributors, including additional perimeter shooting.

The cost for the Pistons would be depth and spacing. Green’s playoff experience has value, but Detroit would have to decide whether it outweighs losing two rotation players.

Bucks

The framework here is Green for Myles Turner.

Turner could provide rim protection and shooting at center, while Milwaukee would get an experienced defensive organizer and an expiring deal.

Leiva identifies Turner’s longer contract as the obstacle. His difficult offensive start would also give the Warriors reason to examine that commitment closely.

Hornets

Leiva’s proposal sends Green and a protected first-round pick to Charlotte for Naz Reid.

Reid offers scoring and shooting in the frontcourt, averaging 17.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. Charlotte would receive draft capital and financial flexibility.

The debate would likely center on the pick. Leiva acknowledges the Hornets could seek more for a productive 27-year-old.

Nets

The final proposal sends Green and Moses Moody to Brooklyn for Julius Randle.

Randle could take on a substantial scoring load and create offense while Curry recovers. Brooklyn would add a younger player in Moody, along with Green’s expiring salary.

For the Warriors, this would be a sizable change in how they play. Randle supplies offense, but replacing Green’s defensive direction would become another assignment.

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