Warriors Miss Out on Giannis?
The Warriors reportedly inquired about Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard at the trade deadline [https://dallashoopsjournal.com/p/lebron-james-not-interested-playing-golden-state-warriors-next-season-nba-rumors-news] — even offering Draymond Green to the Bucks [https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-draymond-green-losing/].
The Warriors' interest in Antetokounmpo wasn't new, as they were reportedly a top team vying for him before the deadline. Brian Windhorst stated that the Warriors put "everything they can on the table". Bobby Portis ranked his confidence that Antetokounmpo would return to the Bucks next season at only a "5". Golden State also inquired about Kawhi Leonard, but the Clippers weren't interested in trading him. The Warriors' pursuit of Leonard and Antetokounmpo suggests a willingness to make a significant move to capitalize on their current contention window. Kristaps Porzingis was ultimately acquired after failed attempts to land Leonard and Antetokounmpo. Draymond Green's trade value is reportedly around 16.53, ranking him 26th among power forwards. His contract, approximately $27.7 million for the next season, could be a challenge for other teams to match in a trade. Some analysts believe his value is as a big-money matching piece in a larger deal.
