Draymond Green is set to return to action for the Warriors after missing three games due to a back issue and illness.
Listed as probable for Saturday’s matchup against Washington, Green will rejoin the lineup, although Kyle Anderson (left gluteral bursitis), Brandin Podziemski (right abdominal injury management), and Jonathan Kuminga (right ankle sprain) remain sidelined.
- While Green’s return to the court is crucial for the Warriors, the former Defensive Player of the Year is also reportedly considering his future beyond basketball. According to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, Green has had initial talks with NBA media partners, including ABC/ESPN, NBC, and Amazon.
- The Warriors continue to explore trade options, specifically eyeing veteran big men to bolster their frontcourt. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, Raptors forward Kelly Olynyk is among the mid-tier centers the Warriors are monitoring.
- Other names linked to Golden State in the trade market include Nikola Vucevic, Jonas Valanciunas, and Robert Williams, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
- Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor delves into the future of Stephen Curry, pondering whether it’s in the best interest of both the team and Curry for him to finish his career with the Warriors.
- Curry’s legacy is firmly cemented in Golden State, but with the team’s current trajectory uncertain, it’s worth considering what lies ahead for the franchise’s centerpiece.
- Meanwhile, Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard argues that missing the playoffs this season might not be such a bad outcome for Golden State. A failure to make the postseason would secure a 2025 lottery pick, giving the Warriors an opportunity to reload in the offseason and regroup for a stronger push at contention in the 2025-26 season.
- Kawakami believes this might be the Warriors’ most practical path back to relevance, providing them with the flexibility to revamp their roster and set themselves up for sustained success.
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