NBA Rumors: Brian Windhorst says Kings and Pistons may be in contention for Draymond Green
Draymond Green's free agency decision is one of the biggest talking points in the NBA. Last week, he refused to exercise his player option. There is speculation that the forward could be exploring his options, despite the clamor for him to reunite with Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, and the Golden State Warriors.
As per Brian Windhorst of ESPN, two teams -- the Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings -- are seeking Green's services.
.@windhorstespn shares the Pistons and the Kings may be contenders to sign Draymond if he doesn't re-sign with the Warriors 👀 https://t.co/tLw67A6N7S
"There are some teams out there with cap space that are intriguing options for him. The Detroit Pistons, which would be home. The Sacramento Kings have cleaned up their books and opened up a bunch of salary cap space."
However, Windhorst doesn't believe that either team presents a compelling enough case to lure Green away from the Warriors, especially if Golden State makes a representative contract offer, as all indications suggest they will.
The Pistons are not a lucrative landing spot, considering their last-place finish in the Eastern Conference last season. On the other hand, the Kings might make more sense for Green. However, if his heart is set on a return to Golden State, it may be challenging for Sacramento to sway his mind.
Although the Kings and Pistons may be competing for his services, all indications suggest that Draymond Green will ultimately reunite with the Warriors.
Damian Lillard urges Blazers to pursue Draymond Green
The Portland Trail Blazers' leading figure, Damian Lillard, is reportedly pushing his team to sign Draymond Green, his 2012 draft mate. However, the path to acquiring Green appears challenging for Portland.
With financial constraints and limited flexibility, the Blazers face obstacles in creating the necessary cap space or orchestrating a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. Nonetheless, Lillard's aspirations highlight the team's determination to improve and contend for a title.