The Bucks are unwilling to land Green and would like to have a key third team that can absorb the contract of the Warriors forward.
In his latest NBA insider report, Marc Stein revealed that the Golden State Warriors are still steadfast in acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Out of this, the Dubs have already constructed a trade framework that would send Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and draft capital to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Apparently, per Stein, the Bucks aren't willing to embrace Green and would prefer to have a third team that can absorb the veteran big man's contract.
"The Stein Line was the first to report on Jan. 23 that Jimmy Butler would not be included in Golden State's Giannis offers and it has since been confirmed that the Warriors have indeed made Draymond Green part of their pitch to Milwaukee in presumed combination with Jonathan Kuminga, Milwaukee native Brandin Podziemski and draft capital," Stein wrote.
"Yet here's a tangible trade obstacle for the Warriors in their pursuit of Giannis: League sources say that Milwaukee has shown a reluctance to take Green's contract back and would want him to be routed to a third team if talks progressed to an advanced stage. Which would be extremely challenging when Green, 35, holds a $27.6 million player option for next season."
Along with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat, the Dubs have emerged as one of the top suitors for Giannis.
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