Draymond Green Defends Mavericks Trade, Critics Disagree

0:00On this March 4th, here's what's making headlines for the NBA. Dreymon Greene of the Golden State Warriors made waves this week. He called out the media for slamming Dallas Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison over trading Luca Don Cheech. Greene argued reporters O Harrison and apology for the same criticisms that led to the deal. The trade sent Don Cheech to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick in 2029. He saw it as a lousy return, especially since stars like Desmond Bain or Michael Bridges fetched four or five first-rounders. Steven A. Smith fired back at Greene, calling him dead wrong and unfair. Smith pointed out Greene's fondness for Harrison as the real reason behind his defense. Fans and analysts worry the move nearly sink the Mavericks franchise. Later, Dallas flipped Davis for a late first-round pick this year. A top 20 protected pick in 2030 and three-second rounders. That hall looked even weaker with little upside.

1:02Even drafting Cooper Flagg with a top pick failed to save Harrison. Experts agree there's no strong case for that original Don Cheech swap, leaving the Mavericks still scrambling. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Relax deeper, reset faster, come for you can hear, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.