Stephen Curry's championship window with the "Golden State Warriors" might force the front office into difficult decisions this offseason. A recent mock trade proposal has emerged suggesting a blockbuster deal that would send veteran defender Draymond Green to the "New York Knicks" in exchange for center Karl-Anthony Towns.
"Any move might be on the table to maximize the remainder of Curry's career," a team insider reportedly suggested when discussing potential roster changes.
The proposed trade package would see Green, Moses Moody, Buddy Hield, and a 2027 first-round pick heading to New York, with Towns being the sole player coming to the Bay Area. Not a small price, that's for sure.
Towns, who averaged 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists this season, would certainly provide the Warriors with additional offensive firepower. The Knicks, meanwhile, might be open to dealing Towns after their six-game elimination by the Indiana Pacers and subsequent firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau.
However, the defensive implications could be devastating for the Warriors. Green, despite his occasionally controversial behavior, remains the defensive anchor for the team. Towns, with his meager 0.1 defensive box plus-minus this season, would solve none of Golden State's defensive problems.
Interestingly, the two players have publicly disagreed on multiple occasions, adding another layer of complexity to this hypothetical trade scenario.
For the "Knicks," acquiring Moody and Hield would address their need for bench shooting, potentially setting them up for another championship run in the Eastern Conference.
The financial aspect also plays a significant role here. Moving Green would mean parting ways with the final two years of his four-year, $100 million contract – essentially ending another Warriors legend's time with the organization.
Do the Warriors really want to trade away yet another franchise cornerstone after what happened with Kevin Durant? And would sacrificing defense for offense truly help Curry's championship aspirations? The answers seem clear to most basketball analysts.
While trade speculation is part of every NBA offseason, this particular proposal appears to create more problems than it solves for the "Warriors" – especially on the defensive end.
