Golden State Warriors Receive: G/F Malik Beasley, C Mo Bamba, 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL) 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F/C Draymond Green 

Realistically, it all boils down to social media. In 2023, a lot of things do. 

For example, Green has a podcast. He often records immediately following games. Fans have access to his thoughts in real-time in a way that they never would have in the past. 

That’s why it’s widely known that Green would like to play with James. That comment may not have made its way to the news prior to social media.

It’s interesting, but it’s not necessarily worth including in the NBA’s limited air time. 

Moreover, players partly develop relationships with each other through social media. Today’s NBA stars are connected in a way that they’ve never been before.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Draymond Green, Los Angeles Lakers & Golden State Warriors Updates

All told the advent of social media has changed the NBA as much as it’s changed anything else. 

Could it contribute to Green landing on the Lakers?