The Warriors are optimistic about re-signing Draymond Green and have been discussing a three-year deal with his representatives, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype and Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Slater says trading for Chris Paul was a win-now move that the team wouldn’t have made without a level of confidence that Green will return. He projects a new contract for Green starting close to the range of the $27.6MM player option that he declined, but adds that every $1MM the Warriors can save is important because of their inflated tax bill.
There may not have been a realistic market for Green in free agency, Scotto adds. The Kings were floated as a possibility because their head coach is former Warriors assistant Mike Brown, but Scotto points out that they’re hoping to sign Kyle Kuzma and had to work out a new deal with Harrison Barnes. The Pistons and Grizzlies were also mentioned, but Slater states that Memphis dropped out of consideration with the Marcus Smart trade.
There’s more on the Warriors:
- Donte DiVincenzo is expected to sign elsewhere and may be able to land a non-taxpayer MLE, which would be more than twice what Golden State can offer him, according to Scotto. Sources tell C.J. Holmes of The San Franciso Chronicle that the Knicks have emerged as the favorite to land DiVincenzo, who prefers to play on the East Coast and is hoping to receive a contract starting at $9-12MM. However, Scotto isn’t convinced that DiVincenzo would be a good fit in New York considering the number of guards already on the roster.
- The Pacers were among the teams that inquired on Jonathan Kuminga, offering mainly draft assets in return, sources tell Scotto. Slater also cites interest from the Raptors and says Golden State began asking about OG Anunoby before the trade deadline. However, Slater doesn’t believe the Warriors have been shopping Kuminga, saying the organization still has confidence in him and he’ll likely be on the team when next season begins.
- The decision to part with Jordan Poole in the trade for Paul was necessary to unload his contract, but coach Steve Kerr welcomed the chance to move on from a player who was fourth in the league in turnovers last season and often took poor shots, Slater states. Slater envisions Paul as the leader of the second unit, helping to develop young players such as Kuminga and Moses Moody.
- Getting rid of Poole’s contract increases the chances for a Klay Thompson extension, according to Slater. Paul’s $30MM salary for 2024/25 is non-guaranteed, so more long-term money is available for Thompson. Slater doesn’t believe the Warriors have started negotiating a salary with Thompson yet, but he expects the veteran guard will have to accept a reduction from his current $43MM.
DiVincenzo To Philly come home
Agree 100%. I would really be excited if he came to Philly.
lol y’all are a trip I swear
You don’t like Donte?
I love Donte but not nearly as much as Harden, Kyrie, Ben Simmons, Westbrook & guys like that
Sankara. Get a clue, the sixers need shooters and DD hit 40% last year from 3. He is 6ft 4inches tall and would work pretty well with a smaller Maxey
You want Donte bc the Sixers need shooting? Shooting is def not this guy’s strength, never has been. Rebounding & defense & hustle is Dontes game. Him & Maxey are basically same size/wingspan… It’s just a trip to me how y’all talk about certain players compared to how y’all talk about guys like Brad Beal/etc
There are more good reasons for NYK to pursue DiV than not. He’s a great fit in terms of skill set, and will be welcomed in the locker room.
But PT on the perimeter is tight as it is (McBride is mostly on the outside looking in), and, if it tightens more, it could disrupt team chemistry. The possibility of having 3 ex-Villanova players who are tight has been a positive story, but I could see it turning the other way if the PT issue becomes untenable. Trades shouldn’t be forced by an over crowded depth chart.
looks like that only leaves Trailblazers as the biggest threat for Green. warriors need a big man still. Jock Landale should be their #1 priority to sign him for back up to Looney.
Suns can match any thing the Warriors offered Landale. He might be to rich for their blood. Dario Saric seems like a fit.
Offering him more minutes and seeing how Donte was able to use a small amount now to a multiple year bigger contract could sway his mind. Why not try and put Suns in a position they must spend a lot more money over the cap.
The Suns have early Bird Rights. The Warriors have like 4 slots to fill. Might be painful is the Suns called their bluff.
Why not push the Suns into a bigger contract. Schroeder is doing that to the Lakers right now since they want him back so may end up giving up MLE money to resign him.
Poole kept replaying the couple of buzz beaters he had in the playoffs. He didn’t realize he needed to get better. His lack of defense and turnovers doomed his time in Golden State. Maybe he will figure it out in DC. CP3, and GPII, are going to be a great stabilizing force for their biggest weakness last season, the Second Unit. They gave up to many leads. Moody and Kuminga will really develop. Even with his current lack of offense, Jackson-Davis might be the steal of the draft. His skills fit really well with the Warriors. Could be a great season.
So basically u are a Warriors HOMER
@13Morgs13 Is that really a problem? Better to focus on the things I know better.
Giants74. I never said it was a problem. U guys get way too worked up In here.
sounds like he’s just being positive to me. giants74……..if the masses don’t agree, who cares. they can stay negative
You’re really stretching the definition of homer. Being a fan isn’t the same as being a homer.
Some might say your lack of knowledge and propensity for insults would make you the homer here…
His current lack of offense???? He’s literally 1 of the greatest scorers in IU history
Davis doesn’t have a outside shot is probably what he meant by lack of offense. He needs to work on that in the offseason.
@sankara His scoring is mostly from close to the basket.
Trayce Jackson-Davis is legit, if there’s a team to develop him, it’s GSW. Without a doubt, that’s one of the biggest sleepers in this draft. Coming from a NYK fan
son of Dale Davis
Him going to the Knicks would most likely mean moving other guards on their team in a package to somewhere
Yes. I’m guessing IQ who wants a big extension.
Him Obi Robinson Fournier and maybe pick swaps for Turner and Hield
I would assume Klay is taking a cut on that $43M salary
A big cut. probably more in the $30 range unless he is a top 3 offensive player this year.
With IQ wanting a multi year 9 figure extension he may end up being the replacement.
History shows that trading for Chris Paul is anything but a win-now move.
then what is it, breezy?
The Warriors are trying to make sure they can’t win…
Signing Draymond to that much is just insane…
The new CBA will make cramp them more than other teams… Especially if CP3 is kept past the trade deadline…
I was hoping Seth Curry stayed in NY and went to the Knicks