The Golden State Warriors are the NBA's best team at the moment, but management is thinking about the future while trying to win a championship now. David Lee and his big contract are at the center of their potential plan for the trade deadline.
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Yahoo Sports: Lee Could Be Dealt Before Deadline
Tuesday, Feb. 17
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, the future of Draymond Green is directly tied to what happens with Lee:
For the Warriors to find a way to keep Green, they'll have to move David Lee and the $15 million owed him in the 2015-16 season. Ownership has instructed management in Golden State that it doesn't need to find a deal for Lee before the trade deadline, because the organization simply doesn't want to upset the balance and chemistry of a championship contender.
Green is a restricted free agent after this season and according to Wojnarowski "has a significant interest with pursuing an offer sheet with his hometown Detroit Pistons."
With the Warriors owning the NBA's best record at the All-Star break (42-9), it doesn't make sense to destroy something th ...
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