ESPN insiders make Warriors’ Draymond Green trade prediction

After Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green survived last season’s trade deadline, are his days numbered entering the 2026-27 season? Green’s long-term future with the Warriors hangs in the balance as the Warriors attempts to remain relevant in a competitive Western Conference.

Prediciting the potential of the aging Warriors’ core is difficult to gauge ahead of next season. However, if the Warriors struggle, Green is a name that could be tossed around again before the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Ben Golliver.

“The NBA’s two longest-tenured players with one team are Curry, who is entering his 18th season with the Warriors, and Green, who signed a one-year, $27.7 million deal to return for his 15th campaign. While their illustrious partnership won’t last forever, Green’s willingness to opt out this summer to aid Golden State’s free agency pursuits suggests a close alignment still exists between team and player,” Golliver reported.

“Green remains a high-level defender at age 36, but it’s unclear whether trade suitors still view him as a player capable of putting a championship hopeful over the top. His shaky outside shooting has long required surrounding him with the right personnel, and his scoring efficiency has dipped dramatically over the last two seasons.”

If the Warriors find a potential suitor, Draymond Green could be entering his final season with the only team he’s ever played for.

“Green’s value to Golden State as an icon and mainstay likely exceeds what the team could acquire by trading him, in part because a player with his skill set and salary only makes sense for aspiring contenders,” Golliver added. “However, that dynamic could theoretically change if the Warriors stumble out of the gate while waiting for Butler’s return from an ACL injury.”

How the Warriors fare in the beginning of the regular season could determine Green’s future.

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