Warriors' Draymond Green trade decision is bad news for potential Giannis Antetokounmpo deal

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In many Golden State Warriors fans’ minds, missing out on Milwaukee Bucks NBA champion forward Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer would result in a lackluster offseason.

Antetokounmpo, who’s no longer off limits from a trade perspective, is the asset the Warriors have zeroed in on lately. A deal has yet to occur, but there’s a strong belief the Warriors will make a valiant effort to land the 10-time All-Star in the upcoming months.

However, Golden State’s straightforward trade decision centered on Draymond Green will undoubtedly complicate a potential deal.

"In that vein, team sources have indicated that they have no intention to shop Green or push him out,” ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported Monday.

"On the court, they still view him as an additive winner with an elite defensive skill set that plays up when the stakes rise. Off the court, the organization felt he had a positive season as a leader, while his acumen and voice essentially make him another assistant coach.”