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NBA Trade Deadline: 29 hypothetical trades for the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 27: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a call by the referee during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at ORACLE Arena on December 27, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 27: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a call by the referee during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at ORACLE Arena on December 27, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Houston Rockets

After being destroyed by the Philadelphia 76ers a few games ago, the Rockets might’ve realized that this team, even when healthy, will not be able to take down the league’s best. Adding a defensive mastermind like Draymond Green may change that.

The Rockets have the league’s reigning MVP, but they don’t have many elite defensive players after the exiting of Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute this past offseason. They need a defensive star, and that’s where former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green comes in.

For Golden State, it’s more about the picks. While Gary Clark Jr. and Kenneth Faried might contribute in spirts, it’s more about the future of the dynasty. By 2022, the Rockets may not be a top Western Conference team.

That 2022 first-round pick could give Golden State a loterry pick at a time where they stars will be nearing the end of the prime. Overall, this would bring hope to the long-term future and free up cap space to give Kevin Durant a max contract this offseason.

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