As the Golden State Warriors’ season slowly deteriorates, including a horrific 40-point home loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday, two NBA insiders are suggesting the Warriors strongly consider trading one of their two remaining links to four championships in Draymond Green.

The middle portion of the Western Conference standings is a forgiving place. The struggling Suns were blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, leaving them tied with the Warriors at 21-21. The Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen to 22-21, and the Warriors already own the tiebreaker over them.

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are among the Warriors who will not be available against the Pacers on Friday night.

With players like Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski already sidelined due to injury, another member of the Golden State Warriors has been added to the injury report. On Saturday, Draymond Green exited the game in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards with an apparent injury.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green elaborated on the apologetic message he sent on X in reference to postgame comments made Saturday by Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole during Wednesday’s episode of “The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis.

Both teams have released their injury reports ahead of the divisional matchup. Colby Jones - OUT (G League) Kyle Anderson - OUT (hip) Draymond Green - OUT (calf) Jonathan Kuminga - OUT (ankle) Gary Payton II - QUESTIONABLE (illness) The Warriors will be missing a few significant players,