24 days ago

Warriors’ Giannis Plan Likely Excludes Jimmy Butler Contract, Puts Draymond Green in Play

Marc Stein reports Golden State’s chase for Giannis is unlikely to include Butler’s contract after his season-ending knee tear on Jan. 19. That tightens salary-matching paths and could shift focus to Green. “It has long been assumed that a credible Golden State offer would have to include Green or Butler for salary-matching purposes,” Stein wrote in any deal talks.