Draymond Green discusses risks of trading for Jimmy Butler
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
On July 28, Draymond Green addressed the prospect of trading for Jimmy Butler, stating that it would not be seen as a lack of risk-taking. He emphasized that moves such as acquiring Butler, who recently signed a two-year extension worth $121 million, show an intention to remain competitive. Green also mentioned that the criticisms directed at Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob regarding their cautious approach were typical for teams not winning. He defended these potential trades as proactive steps rather than overly conservative choices.
- •Draymond Green spoke on July 28 about potential trades.
- •He defended the idea of trading for Jimmy Butler.
- •Green noted that there's ongoing criticism of the Warriors' management strategy.
- •He argued such trades would show willingness to take risks.
- •Jimmy Butler recently signed a two-year extension worth $121 million.
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