Draymond Green Staying With Warriors Past Trade Deadline Despite Drama

Merlin sees ESPN’s Anthony Slater predicting that Draymond Green will likely remain with the Golden State Warriors past the 2026 trade deadline. Slater said, "I would very heavily predict he remains here past the trade deadline," noting roster constraints, Green’s recent uneven play and off‑court flare ups like ejections and a bench confrontation with coach Steve Kerr. Golden State is 20‑18 and eighth in the West, yet the trio of Green, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler posts a plus‑6.8 net rating when shared on court. Merlin notes the old alchemy still glows. Green’s defense has dipped and his temperament invites headlines, but the Warriors reportedly resist trading him and his on‑court chemistry is rare. Teams can chase stars at the deadline, yet stability has its own market value.