Draymond: Warriors Almost Traded Me For Giannis Antetokounmpo

Merlin sees Draymond Green said he and GM Mike Dunleavy "talked for quite a while" about a potential swap for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the trade deadline. Green relayed Dunleavy's line that "you or Jimmy would have to be in the trade," and took that to mean "it'll probably be me." ESPN reported Green was part of the framework of offers, but Milwaukee kept Giannis, so Green stays with the Warriors for now. Merlin notes how strange and telling it is when a team mulls moving a 14-year franchise pillar to chase a modern superstar. Giannis offers youth and elite production, and the Warriors were willing to sacrifice culture and defense to pair him with Stephen Curry. The moment passed, but the conversation reveals how fragile rosters and loyalties can be when titles and timelines collide.