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If the Golden State Warriors ultimately pull the trigger on a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, it would be a franchise-defining move with consequences that stretch far beyond the current season, Nick Friedell of The Athletic writes.

Longtime pillars of the organization like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have made it clear they don’t lobby for roster changes, though they are typically informed when the front office is weighing major decisions.

“We’ve got a great team in this locker room,” Green said. “If a move is made, a move is made. But that’s not our job, that’s not our place to sit and wait or worry about if a move is gonna be made. … We’re not chasing anything but greatness.

“And you don’t chase greatness by whining about a roster. You chase greatness by embracing the roster that you have, getting the best out of every single guy, and that’s what we’ve done for years and that’s what we’re gonna continue to do.”

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