Draymond Green, a 2026 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick and a 2032 first-round pick swap for Trey Murphy III
If the Porziņģis trade signals the end of Golden State’s pursuit of Giannis, as Marc Stein suggested it might, the Warriors could repurpose some of the assets they were going to include in that offer to go after a lesser star.
And though the New Orleans Pelicans have, at least publicly, seemed to hesitant to move Trey Murphy III, Golden State can offer enough to test their resilience on that front.
Draymond Green’s contract is two years shorter than Murphy’s, so he provides a little cap flexibility. He might also generate some trade interest from contenders next season, so the return on this deal could have a cascading effect.
But of course, that’s really the secondary benefit of this deal. More important than getting Green, this package gives New Orleans a pick in the loaded 2026 draft the Pelicans infamously traded out of last summer. Even with Murphy on the books, there’s no guarantee that pick wouldn’t sneak into the lottery. And the 2028 and 2032 picks are more valuable than that. The further out they get, the more likely they’ll convey after Stephen Curry’s retirement.
The Pelicans want a massive haul for Murphy, and even after Wednesday’s trade, Golden State can offer one.