Warriors consider trading Draymond Green for Lakers target Trey Murphy III
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Golden State Warriors may trade Draymond Green, who has a $27.7 million player option for the 2026-27 season. Analysts suggest the Warriors target 26-year-old forward Trey Murphy III, currently linked to the Lakers. With Green's declining performance, the Warriors could send him and first-round picks to New Orleans for Murphy to bolster their roster's youth and potential. Murphy has averaged 21.5 points and boasts impressive shooting figures, adding to his appeal as a trade target.
- •Warriors may trade Draymond Green if he opts into his contract.
- •Trey Murphy III is considered a key trade target from the Lakers.
- •Murphy is noted for his scoring and versatility as a forward.
- •Green's declining performance factors into the trade considerations.
- •The Warriors could offer first-round picks to acquire Murphy.
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors predicted to part with Draymond Green, land $112 million Lakers rising star trade target
"The Golden State Warriors were recently urged to trade for a 26-year-old forward who's been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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