Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green subtly crossed his team off the list of places Jimmy Butler can go to as he looks for a new team to play for in the 2024-25 NBA season.

But in this new trade idea, the Warriors get a little wild and drastically change their rotation. Golden State would move on from Draymond Green and bring in another All-Star-level player. The Warriors aren't likely to move Green but it's certainly interesting to think about.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is making “good progress” toward a return from the left calf strain he sustained Jan. 18 in a game against the Washington Wizards, the team announced Monday afternoon.

The Warriors medical has given Draymond green light to do some light on-court work, which is a great step since he fell to injury on Jan. 18.

On the same day that the club dealt for defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues to help with depth, the New York Islanders placed defenseman Ryan Pulock and goaltender Marcus Hogberg on injured reserve on Monday due to upper-body injuries.

The Jimmy Butler trade saga is dominating NBA discourse. The veteran forward has requested a trade out of South Beach and recently earned himself an indefinite suspension. Naturally, the Golden State Warriors have been linked with a potential move to pair Butler with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

Get the latest updates on Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga's injury recovery for the Golden State Warriors.

Draymond Green is the emotional leader of the Golden State Warriors roster. The veteran forward is relied upon to set a tone, both on the court and in the locker room. His experience as a four-time NBA champion and former Defensive Player of the Year is invaluable;

While it has been three years since Green was last named an All-Star, the 34-year-old forward remains a critical piece to Golden State's success. Owning an 18-16 record when Green plays this season, the Warriors are just 4-7 when he does not.

Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga have received promising injury updates that could provide the Warriors with much-needed reinforcements.

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