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At the same time Steph Curry is close to an injury return, the Golden State Warriors got a major update on a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
TheGolden State Warriors have had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 season, but one glimmer of hope is that they havebeen consistentlyrumored to be one of the top teams in contention for a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
The Warriors might not have all the young players and draft assets the Milwaukee Bucks are likely looking for, yet still, the trade package they could offer for Antetokounmpo remains massive.
However, a trade for the two-time MVP would require them to cut ties with multiple players.Reporting on news of a potential deal, Jake Fischer offered a major update on what Golden State would need to give up to add one of the best players of this generationin the GreekFreak.
“The only player I think in the league that Golden State would be willing to move Draymond Green for would be Giannis Antetokounmpo.That’s the only player,”Fischer said on his Insider Notebook video series. “Between him and Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski, all of a sudden Golden State probably does have an intriguing package ifyou’re Milwaukee.”
The Warriors have been listednext to teams like the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, and Toronto Raptors as potential suitors for Antetokounmpo, but they still have a lot of other issues todeal with before they can make a move for the star.
Warriors Giannis Trade Update
Just speaking in terms of matching salaries, the Warriors would have to give up a lot to get back Antetokounmpo and his $58+ million average annual salary. Fischer believes Green would likely be the most likely option tobe moved, but only in a deal for the 2021 Finals MVP.
“But Idon’t think that they are going to be pushingDraymond’s salary onto the table — or JimmyButler’s salary — for anyone short of him,”he added.
As Fischer mentioned, a deal for Antetokounmpo would likely include Kuminga and his new contract. The Warriors have made it clear that he is on the chopping block and willall but certainly be moved by the deadline, and if that is the case, putting him in a Bucks deal would kill two birds with one stone for Golden State.
Both Curry and the franchise have been interested in Antetokounmpo for a while, butat the same time, it is hard to see them cutting ties with Green, someonewho’s been soimportant to their dynastic run. It would certainly be an upgrade, and they likelywouldn’t mind sending out Kuminga, Podziemski, and a few other assets for the star, but a trade like that would almost certainly sever ties between Green and the Warriors for a long time.
Sam Amick of The Athletic recently reported that the Warriors are no longer in contention to land Giannis, but other reports say the Bucks are willing to send him to whichever team he wants the most. If that is the case, Antetokounmpo could holdGreen’s future in Golden State in the balance.
Steph Curry Injury Update And Return Date
While all of the Antetokounmpo news has led headlines for the past week-plus, the Warriors have been dealing with other issues in that span. Most notably,they’ve been without Curry, ashe’s missed the last five games with a quad injury.
However, the star could be nearing a return, as multiple reports indicate he returned to practice and could suit up for theteam’s Friday night matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
“Steve Kerr saidit’s ‘looking good’ for Steph Curry to return on Friday after missing past 5games with left quad contusion/strain,”Insider Danny Emerman wrote in a post on X. “Curry was a full participant in practice today, including scrimmaging.”
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Steph Curry practiced tonight for the Warriors. Scrimmaged, full go. Steve Kerr said it is looking promising for Curry’s return on Friday against the Timberwolves, though not an official green light yet.
Along with the quad injury, Curry has also dealt with an illness and ankle injury through the first quarter of the season. Regardless,he’s turned back the clock in 2025, and is putting up strong averages of 27.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and four assists on 47.1% shooting in 16 games.
The Warriors are floundering in the West, and though an Antetokounmpo arrival, regardless of when it could come,isn’t a guarantee, at least getting Curry back will strengthen their hopes as the season goes on.