Warriors not interested in trading Draymond Green, Klay Thompson

The Golden State Warriors may be struggling mightily, but they have no desire to move any parts from their aging core.

Instead, the Warriors plan to hang on to forward Draymond Green and shooting guard Klay Thompson past the Feb. 8 deadline, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN. This despite the fact of some rumors to the contrary.

Per Windhorst, point guard Chris Paul and forward Andrew Wiggins are more likely trade candidates for Golden State. We have a full post on the rumors surrounding Paul here and the ones surrounding Wiggins here.

Green and Thompson, of course, were crucial parts of the Warriors’ dynasty run. While they nor the team are as impactful, the Warriors are looking to make moves around the edges of the roster.

Green, 33, is averaging 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists, shooting 49 percent from the field and 42 percent on 3-pointers. He is making and remains one of the NBA’s top irritants on defense. He is due $22.3 million this season, $24.1 million next and $25.8 million in 2025-26, with a player option for $26.7 million the year after that.

Thompson, 33, is averaging 17.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists, shooting 42 percent from the field and 39 percent on threes. He’s making $43.2 million in the final year of his contract.

The Warriors (20-24) sit in 12th place in the Western Conference. Most believe they won’t even qualify for the play-in tournament as currently constructed.

The Warriors have no interest in trading Klay Thompson or Draymond Green, per @WindhorstESPN (https://t.co/YrFEIQUR4B).

Andrew Wiggins and Chris Paul are the more likely trade candidates for Golden State. pic.twitter.com/aUclvSb6wu

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) February 1, 2024