The Golden State Warriors are not in a good place, having suffered three straight losses. With a win-loss record of 10-14, they currently occupy the 11th position in the Western Conference and are outside the playoff play-in picture.
The Dubs' on-court struggles have been amplified by the suspension of forward Draymond Green indefinitely.
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Draymond Green's suspension
This disciplinary action came after an incident where Green struck center Jusuf Nurkic on the head during the third quarter of their game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, December 12, held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
The 2017 NBA Defensive Player of the Year had already faced a five-game suspension earlier this season after putting center Rudy Gobert in a headlock during their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 14 at home.
The 33-year-old has been ejected thrice this season, including the incidents with Nurkic and Gobert. The first ejection occurred due to an altercation with Cavs star Donovan Mitchell on November 11.
Green averages 9.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists on 49 percent shooting in 15 games this season.
But with the Warriors in dire need of reinforcement to be able to compete for a championship, is trading Green the answer to their woes?
Warriors' struggles
The Warriors are far from the championship form that propelled them to win four NBA titles over the past decade.
Several key players for the Warriors have been underperforming compared to their championship-winning campaigns. Andrew Wiggins, for instance, has been demoted to the bench in favor of rookie guard Brandin Podziemski.
Additionally, Klay Thompson, who has been shooting 40.7 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from downtown, is clearly feeling the effects of his two major injuries.
Should Golden State Warriors trade Draymond Green?
Trading one of their core players has taken traction this season, especially with Stephen Curry still playing like a top-tier superstar while his supporting cast has not delivered.
However, trading Green at this point could be considered a reactionary move with potentially dire consequences. Despite not posting standout statistics, the four-time NBA All-Star's intangibles and leadership are challenging to replace.
While talents are available in the market, like Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls and Lauri Markannen of the Utah Jazz, acquiring them might require the Warriors to overpay, given Green's lower value.
This could involve including one of their promising young talents, such as Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, or even Brandin Podziemski, in the deal.
The Warriors should keep Green's attitude in check and acquire under-the-radar solid role players to bolster their roster.
Green is more valuable to the Warriors over Thompson, as he dictates the game more than the sharpshooting guard with his playmaking and defense.
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