Golden State Warriors Receive: G/F P.J. Dozier, 2024 Second-Round Pick (DAL via GSW), 2025 Second-Round Pick (POR via GSW), 2026 Second-Round Pick (GSW) 

Sacramento Kings Receive: F/C Draymond Green 

In the playoffs, the name of the game is versatility. The teams with the fewest holes often win big. The Golden State Warriors laid down that blueprint. When teams went big, this team went small. When they went small, the Warriors could beat them up with size.

The Warriors have enjoyed a dynastic run with unmatched versatility. Green has been at the forefront of that versatility. In fact, the Warriors changed the game by giving Green minutes at the five. Those small ball lineups have been unstoppable for a long time. 

Golden State shouldn’t want to move Green in a vacuum for basketball reasons. There’s more to consider. He is in the later stages of his career.

If the Warriors anticipate potential challenges in maintaining a competitive roster while carrying his salary in the future, they may explore trading him to avoid possible financial constraints.

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Allowing Green to depart for the Warriors could involve securing assets that align with the team’s long-term plans or shedding salary to maintain flexibility for future roster moves.

Could the Warriors really move on from Green? Could they do it for such a meager return? It all begs a question: What are the Warriors doing here?