A well-known NBA pundit says the Golden State Warriors should overhaul their roster, and that the Detroit Pistons or Atlanta Hawks would be ideal landing spots for one of their famous players.
The Pistons and Hawks have been two of the NBA’s most positive stories this season. Both teams had low expectations going into the 2024-25 season. Detroit was coming off a historically poor performance last season. Atlanta endured another poor season and received the first overall pick in the NBA Draft in June.
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However, entering into the weekend, both clubs have records over.500, and Detroit would unexpectedly avoid competing in the play-in event.
Following a 10-2 start, they have slumped for months. They currently have a losing record and are not in contention for the playoffs. That’s why Yahoo Sports NBA expert Kevin O’Connor pushed Golden State to seriously consider dismantling their current lineup and trading their top two talents this week. And he believes Detroit and Atlanta would be ideal destinations for none other than Draymond Green.
Draymond Green numbers (2024-25): 8.4 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 36% 3-point
Could the Detroit Pistons or Atlanta Hawks trade for Draymond Green?
Cade Cunningham should be an All-Star, and the Pistons appear to be on track to make the playoffs. However, they require some assistance on defense and more diversity on offensively. “Draymond would be an excellent two-way player,” O’Connor remarked. “It could easily be argued the Pistons would be better off holding on to their picks, but Green could really help accelerate things in what would be a homecoming for him as a Michigan native.”
He believes Isaiah Stewart, their 2029 first-round pick, and four seconds will be enough to bring the four-time All-Star back.
Draymond Green’s contract is four years and for $100 million.
“The Hawks need a defensive identity, and Draymond would instantly elevate them while unlocking some of the transition offensive magic they’ve been sorely missing,”
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