Warriors' Tough Call: Green or Upgrade for Curry's Prime?

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Golden State Warriors News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Golden State Warriors face a tough call on Dremon Green if they want to chase titles in Stephen Curry's prime years. Green helped win four championships, but at age 36 his game is fading fast, especially on defense and offense. With a 27.6 million dollar player option next season, his expiring deal makes him tradable for an upgrade. Lately, the Warriors have struggled in Green's minutes. Over his last six games, they've lost those 160 minutes by 90 points, with just one win against the depleted Grizzly's team. Interestingly, they won the two games he missed since late January, including a big win over Memphis. Fans hate the idea of losing Green's leadership and Curry chemistry, but his impact isn't what it used to be. Many points to Clay Thompson's exit last year as painful, but smart, since Clay's play has dropped off even more in Dallas, Warriors supporters no change, Hertz, yet holding on

1:03could stall contention. Team stats back this up. Golden State's defense rates 1-13.4 with Green on the floor this year, worse than their overall 112.9. Mark, which ranks decently Guide, without Curry, Green can't carry the load, and the team loses too often in those stretches. Moving on, could open doors. Where Curry would Jimmy Butler's return, and fresh talent, and the Warriors rebuild their core? It's a hard pill, but upgrading over Green might be the key to getting back on top. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound,