4 possible destinations for Draymond Green after his clash with Kevin Durant

Draymond Green has been the heartbeat of the dominant Golden State Team
Draymond Green has been the heartbeat of the dominant Golden State Team

Draymond Green's reputation in the NBA is somewhat mixed. He is the heartbeat of the dominant Golden State Warriors, leading on both defence and bringing the ball forward. Despite this, his shooting remains poor and Green has a reputation of being a troublemaker.

The 28-year-old has been involved in a number of incidents in recent years, however his recent clash with teammate Kevin Durant may ultimately cost Green his Warriors future.

The defending champions sided with Durant over the confrontation, and Draymond was forced to serve a one-game suspension. The Warriors remain desperate to keep hold of Durant during his upcoming free agency, so if Green was to make way, here are four potential landing destinations for the 3-time NBA Champion.


#4 Washington Wizards

The Wizards are a team that Green has plenty of history with
The Wizards are a team that Green has plenty of history with

The Washington Wizards have been a reliable team over the last few years, however, their start to the current season has been rough. They have a record of 5-11, and Green could be the leader that they desperately need to turn things around.

The 28-year-old has had past issues with Washington star Bradley Beal, however, the shooting-guard would likely be traded away in order to free up cap space. A core of John Wall, Draymond Green and Dwight Howard could be a starting point to turn the Wizards into contenders once more, however, Green may be reluctant to join the struggling team.


#3 New Orleans Pelicans

Draymond Green has already been in a Pelicans team huddle
Draymond Green has already been in a Pelicans team huddle

The Pelicans allowed DeMarcus Cousins to join Golden State over the summer and now we may potentially see Green go the other way. The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a number of players that other teams would be interested in, however, if they were to acquire Green, it could take a three-team trade.

The combination of Green, Nikola Mirotic and Anthony Davis has the potential to form one of the best defences of the last decade, and Green's relatively low salary makes a three-team trade possible. Whilst not the most likely trade on the list, it is perhaps the one with the most upside if the Pelicans were able to pull it off.

#2 Detroit Pistons

The Pistons went 'All In' by trading for Blake Griffin
The Pistons went 'All In' by trading for Blake Griffin

Many were sceptical when the Pistons signed Blake Griffin, as many experts said that the 29-year-old's skill set was declining. Despite this, the Pistons have impressed early on in the season, and Griffin and Andre Drummond are both playing to an All-Star level.

Draymond Green would be the team's third All-Star, and the addition of Green could quickly transform the Detroit team into real contenders due to his defensive and passing ability. It is also worth noting that Green was interested in signing with the Pistons back in 2015, so this is a move that may eventually happen.

#1 New York Knicks

Green would most likely love the opportunity to play at Madison Square Garden
Green would most likely love the opportunity to play at Madison Square Garden

Draymond Green plays the game of Basketball with an unrivalled passion, and this is something that Knicks fans love to see from their players. After years of mismanagement and underwhelming performances, the Knicks are finally gearing up to make a move for some of the NBA's top players.

Green is an individual that would help propel the Knicks up the Eastern Conference, and the Knicks also have the cap space to pair him with a second star. Just like with the Pistons, Green has been linked to a move to New York, and the Kevin Durant situation may make this trade happen earlier than first thought.

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