{"id":614741,"date":"2026-02-21T00:22:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T00:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/614741\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T00:22:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T00:22:26","slug":"warriors-owner-shuts-down-trade-rumors-surrounding-4-time-all-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/614741\/","title":{"rendered":"Warriors Owner Shuts Down Trade Rumors Surrounding 4-Time All-Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/sports-nba-warriors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Golden State Warriors<\/a> made a major move prior to February\u2019s trade deadline. The Warriors dealt Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for one-time NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">It was previously reported that Draymond Green was involved in trade negotiations. The leading rumor was that the four-time All-Star would be one of the pieces in a trade offer for Milwaukee Bucks star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/giannis-antetokounmpo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">In an <a href=\"https:\/\/sfstandard.com\/2026\/02\/20\/joe-lacob-warriors-jonathan-kuminga\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">interview <\/a>with The San Francisco Standard\u2019s Tim Kawakami, Warriors owner Joe Lacob denied Green\u2019s involvement in trade discussions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">\u201cHe was never discussed in a trade\u2026 I can tell you he was never shopped in any way. He\u2019s a core person in our franchise. You don\u2019t trade a Draymond Green simply or easily. You do it if you have to, and you\u2019re getting tremendous value, and you\u2019re improving your team. Even Draymond has said he understands that. You have to look at these things. But his name was never specifically discussed with another team, and that\u2019s the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img id=\"11531680\" alt=\"\" caption=\"PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 18: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a three-point shot against Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 18, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)\" credit=\"\" sourcealt=\"\" sources=\"[]\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3132\" height=\"2088\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;aspect-ratio:inherit;object-fit:cover\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771633346_754_GettyImages-2252639944.jpg\"\/>A Veteran Core<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">Green was drafted by the Warriors with the No. 35 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He is best known for winning four NBA championships as a key defender within Golden State\u2019s core.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">This season, the 35-year-old Green is averaging 8.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists over 47 games. He is the reigning NBA Hustle Award winner, an honor given to players whose efforts cannot be measured by traditional statistics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">Other notable players for Golden State include 37-year-old Stephen Curry, 36-year-old Jimmy Butler, and 39-year-old Al Horford. The franchise has one of the oldest rosters in the league.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">In terms of team success, the Warriors hold the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings. At 29-27, pressure is building on Golden State to pick up momentum in the latter half of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">Based on Lacob\u2019s recent remarks, it can be presumed that Green will continue to be part of the long-term future of the Warriors. He is in the midst of his 14th season with the franchise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">For all the latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/sports-nba\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NBA\u00a0<\/a>news and rumors, head over to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/sports\/nba\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newsweek Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Golden State Warriors made a major move prior to February\u2019s trade deadline. 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