Jeff Teague wants Golden State Warriors to trade Draymond Green for injury-prone MVP

Draymond Green trade idea sends Golden State Warriors toward Joe Embiid

On an episode of the Club 520 Podcast, Jeff Teague floated the idea of Golden State using Draymond Green in a package for Joel Embiid.

“They’re going to trade Draymond. This is just me thinking out loud. They’re gonna trade Draymond and somebody else. Go for Embiid, bro. I’m thinking you’ve got to make a splash,” Teague said.

He added, “You can’t get Giannis. You can’t get Kawhi. You’ve got to get somebody who is effective for Steph.”

Teague’s logic is built around urgency. Curry’s title window is not endless, and the Warriors need more than a small adjustment if they want to become a serious championship threat again.

Embiid would give Golden State a dominant interior scorer, a former MVP, and a completely different offensive pressure point next to Curry.

Green’s contract also makes him a natural name in these conversations because his salary can help match money in a major trade.

The Joel Embiid gamble would test the Golden State Warriors’ appetite for risk

The problem is obvious. Embiid is not just expensive; he is also one of the league’s biggest health questions.

He is tied to a massive long-term contract and has dealt with repeated injury issues, including recent playoff setbacks that again raised questions about his durability.

That is why Teague’s idea sounds exciting and dangerous at the same time. A healthy Embiid with Curry would be terrifying for opponents.

But if Embiid cannot stay on the floor, Golden State could sacrifice Green, assets, flexibility, and chemistry for a star who may not be available when it matters most.

The Philadelphia side also matters. The 76ers would have to decide whether moving Embiid is the start of a reset around Tyrese Maxey and younger pieces.

For now, Teague’s proposal is speculation, not a confirmed trade plan. Still, it captures the Warriors’ dilemma clearly: play it safe around Curry, or chase one last huge swing before the window closes.