Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
This won’t be an easy decision for the Warriors to make. There’s no denying that.
It may be a necessary one. Jordan Poole’s extension kicks in next summer. The Warriors have been praised for their willingness to go into the luxury tax, but surely, even they have some limits.
With that in mind, Green may be too pricey to hold onto. By contrast, Lowry is on an expiring contract. The Warriors would eat his cap hit for a year, and then let him walk.
They’d also be getting an unprotected first-round pick for their troubles.
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Saying goodbye to Green this way means the end of an era, but in this case, it also helps prepare them for their next phase.
Should the Heat help them with that preparation?
