In today’s Dub Hub:
- According to The Athletic, there is a “very real” chance Draymond Green could be included in a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Warriors.
- Steph Curry ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the 76ers, per ESPN’s Anthony Slater.
- Clippers’ star point guard James Harden exploring trades out of Los Angeles, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Trade season is officially underway ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, and in a league where franchise players can be moved at a moment’s notice, no one is completely untouchable. That reality now
extends to Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green, who, according to The Athletic, understands there is a “very real” chance he could be on the move amid the team’s pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
To that point, league sources say Green and his camp are well aware that the prospect of him being sent to Milwaukee is very real. As our Nick Friedell reported on Monday, Jimmy Butler has been given strong indications that the Warriors plan to “stick by him as he begins a year-long rehab” from his recently torn ACL. And if Butler isn’t in the proposed deal — based on the economics and league rules — then Green is.
Golden State has long held interest in Antetokounmpo, and with recent reports suggesting that the former NBA champion and two-time league MVP may be ready for a new chapter away from Milwaukee, conversations about bringing him to the Bay — and pairing him with Stephen Curry — have intensified.
From a salary-matching standpoint, the Warriors have limited options. In addition to surrendering most of their remaining draft capital, they would either need to include Jimmy Butler’s $54.1 million salary in a near one-for-one deal for Antetokounmpo or construct a multi-player package centered around Green’s $25.8 million salary and Jonathan Kuminga’s $22.5 million contract. With The Athletic reporting that Golden State is reluctant to trade Butler following his season-ending ACL injury — and with Milwaukee prioritizing healthy players who can help immediately — a Green-led package appears to be the most realistic path to completing a deal.
Beyond the numbers, there is an undeniable human element at play. Green has spent his entire 14-year career with the Warriors, and the organization has long prided itself on how it treats its players. Green recently spoke about the personal toll of the trade deadline on an episode of The Draymond Green Show, touching on how life-altering these moments can be for players and their families.
It’s also no secret that Curry wants Green to remain in Golden State. Moving him would signal the definitive end of an era — one that already saw Klay Thompson depart two years ago. Whether the Warriors are truly willing to take that step as they chase another championship remains to be seen, but much will be revealed by how they navigate Thursday’s deadline.
For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Tuesday, February 3rd:
Warriors News:
Inside Warriors’ all-in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit before deadline | ClutchPoints
One rival executive who has dealt with the Warriors before in trade talks spoke with ClutchPoints on Sunday and brought up the interesting scenario where Green himself could be on board with such a maneuver, where he could be traded and return next season alongside Curry, Butler, and Antetokounmpo, since he owns a $27.6 million player option.
“Look, without Jimmy, the Warriors aren’t getting to the NBA Finals, even if they added Giannis right now,” the executive told ClutchPoints. “If you leverage Draymond and get more assets, you can pull off the biggest blockbuster and leave these other teams wanting Giannis scrambling for answers. There is no doubt in my mind there are those who would immediately offer a first-round pick for Draymond to make a title push right now.
Diminished roster leaves Warriors facing harsh reality before trade deadline | NBC Sports Bay Area
“You’re going to be surprised when I tell you the No. 1 thing you can do to negate another team’s speed,” Kerr said, resorting to sarcasm. “I know this is going to shock you. If we take care of the ball, that will be very helpful, too. I don’t think I’ve ever said that before.”
The Warriors, with no idea when Curry will return, have five games remaining before the All-Star break. Going 3-2 would be a triumph. Doing so without Curry would be extraordinary.
Steph Curry out vs. 76ers due to right knee pain
NBA News:
Sources: Clippers, Harden exploring trade; Cavaliers interested | ESPN
The LA Clippers and guard James Harden are working through whether the sides can find a deal by Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday night.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the teams expressing serious interest in Harden, with the sides discussing a Harden for Darius Garland swap, sources told Charania. The 26-year-old Garland, a two-time All-Star averaging 18.0 points and 6.9 assists in 26 games this season, is dealing with a right foot injury and has not played since Jan. 14.
Grizzlies trade former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz
In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:
Seth Curry making good progress in injury recovery
Per the Golden State Warriors’ official PR account on X (formerly Twitter), Seth Curry, brother of Stephen Curry, is making good progress in his rehabilitation from what is deemed as a “Sciatic nerve-related injury. Seth has missed the last 18 games. His last appearance was on December 4, 2025, during the Warriors’ game against the 76ers in Philadelphia.
Seth has progressed to various on-court workouts in addition to his rehab work, and will be re-evaluated again in two weeks.
Follow @unstoppablebaby on X for all the latest news on the Golden State Warriors.
