The Golden State Warriors got back into the win column with an impressive win over the Denver Nuggets at home on Sunday afternoon. Despite trailing for much of the second half, the Warriors were able to turn up the heat late and ultimately win 128–117 despite Stephen Curry being out of the lineup.

Recently, ESPN personality Kendrick Perkins raised eyebrows during his appearance on the Road Trippin’ Podcast when he said the Warriors should give up in 2025-26 and shut down Curry for the remainder of the season due to Draymond Green’s lack of production in the recent game against the Boston Celtics.

Now, Green himself has responded to those comments on The Draymond Green Show, produced by Audacy.

“We played great players, and we got clips of them. So you know, bad plays are going to happen every once in a while,” Green said. “…Be careful listening to the little kids out there who are trying to make it, because it’s garbage a lot of the time… You know how to have a bad game. I can promise you, Big Perk. I don’t care where you were at the end of your game.”

In fact, Perkins had several bad games toward the end of his playing career. Meanwhile, Green has seen a steady decline in production over the past few seasons, but he is still one of the smartest players in the game today, and remains a staple of the Warriors’ defense.

At this point, it’s hard to envision the Warriors competing for anything meaningful this season, even if Curry returns fully healthy, as Jimmy Butler is already out for the remainder of the season, and trade acquisition Kristaps Porzingis is already dealing with an illness.

However, at this point, it doesn’t seem like the Warriors are seriously considering following Perkins’ advice and locking up their franchise leader.

The Phoenix Suns prevailed 113-110 at home against the Orlando Magic on Saturday after Jalen Green’s game-winner at the buzzer in overtime. With the score tied at 110 and the Suns in possession, Green caught an inbounds pass on the move from Royce O’Neale, firing a sharp shot from the corner that found the bottom of the net.

Jalen Green’s game-winner at the buzzer snapped a two-game losing streak for the Suns, which went back to before the All-Star break. He finished with 19 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 37 minutes of play. He did not have the most efficient night, shooting only 6 of 26 from the field, including 2 of 11 from the 3-point line. But his last shot in OT was the biggest.

After missing 41 of the Suns’ first 43 games due to a hamstring injury, Green returned to the lineup in late January. However, he was still troubled by injury problems and played in only five of the Suns’ games just before the All-Star break.

In the Suns’ first game after the break last Thursday, Green returned to the starting lineup and played a little more than 26 minutes in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He had 26 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals in that game.

With Green not seeing a majority of play in the first half of the regular season, his return to the Suns rotation was almost like a trade deadline acquisition in itself.

Coming into Saturday’s game, Green had appeared in eight games for the Suns at a rate of just over 16 minutes per game. He averaged 13.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists with splits of 42.7 percent shooting from the field, 37 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 84.6 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

With Kristaps Porzingis making his debut for the Golden State Warriors after being acquired at the February 5 trade deadline, there was also talk of his involvement in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes with the Milwaukee Bucks. As the Warriors look to make a move that can take them back to the top, the pursuit of Antetokounmpo was inevitable, although owner Joe Lacob dismissed reports on what was offered.

According to reports from ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel and ESPN’s Golden State beat reporter Anthony Slater, star Draymond Green was involved in talks for Antetokounmpo. Although general manager Mike Dunleavy says Green was never offered, Lacob echoed that notion, saying, “He was never discussed in a trade.”

“What Mike said was 100% correct,” Lacob said, via the San Francisco Standard. “But the truth is, the way these things are, you can’t easily joke about names unless you get serious. We’ve never partnered on some big deals to the point where you get into specific names. People can look at the roster, and they can make assumptions about who’s going to go or not if you have a certain person.”

Warriors’ Joe Lacob expresses how Draymond Green wasn’t ‘bought’

While the Warriors are hoping for a deep playoff push, there is no doubt that the team is at a disadvantage due to Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury and the continued absence of Stephen Curry. Green has been a key part in Golden State’s dynasty for several seasons, but reporting was that his name was mentioned in a potential deal due to his salary, but Lacob expressed how “he was never bought in any way.”

Lacob said, “He’s a key guy in our franchise. You can’t trade Draymond Green lightly or easily.” “If you have to do it, you do it, and you’re getting tremendous value, and you’re improving your team. Even Drummond has said he understands that. You have to look at these things. But his name was never specifically discussed with any other team. And that’s true.”

At any rate, it remains to be seen whether the Warriors will continue to pursue Antetokounmpo in the offseason and whether Green will be involved.

The Phoenix Suns may not have gotten the start they wanted toward the end of the season, but Jalen Green may have been a ray of hope in Thursday’s 121-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

He scored 26 points in 26 minutes, but it was not the point total that stood out. This was his confidence. After Green battled a hamstring injury for most of the season, the All-Star break was the perfect time to settle things down.

He also talked about using the break to get his physical condition back to 100%. Following the loss, Green stated via Duane Rankin of AZCentral that he felt he was in control of where he was.

“I feel good. It’s the first time I’ve felt this good all season,” Green said after the game.

Having Jalen Green at 100% does wonders for the Suns

His availability has been the biggest question throughout the season. In the small sample size, Green offers something that no one else on the Suns can provide.

Lethal scoring, unmatched athleticism and underrated playmaking ability. At just 24, he appears to be just scratching the surface of his potential.

Playing with Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks certainly helps him too, but Green has his own unique style of play.

No one on the team can really attack downhill like he can and put pressure on the basket. Despite “missing” some of his usual looks, the fact that he is attacking the paint with confidence is a huge positive.

With Booker missing part of Thursday’s game due to right hip soreness, Green may be the one carrying the responsibility to put the team on his back and carry him into the season finale.

Barcelona have been given the ‘green light’ to sign Norwich City youngster Ajay Tavares. He is scheduled to fly to Barcelona on Sunday.

This is according to the sport. The Spanish newspaper reports that the deal is now ‘close’ for the youngster to join Barcelona.

According to their information, Norwich City have given the 16-year-old permission to travel to Barcelona. ‘Several weeks of processes’ are followed to resolve the transfer. ‘Bureaucratic problems’ had halted Barcelona’s deal for the highly rated young player.

However, they are now history and Tavares will fly to Barcelona on Sunday before undergoing a medical on Monday. He plans to join his training at the Camp Nou mid-next week.

norwich city green light

Tavares’ move to Barcelona has been ‘practically finalized’ for some time. Actually, Sport Witness covered a report In December it was said that the deal had been done.

It was said in a report in January Barcelona was on the verge of completing it.

This was raised again in another report this week, which suggested that it was Determined to complete the deal. The same has happened now.

According to Sport, officials have now completed the remaining ‘administrative details’, which will allow the deal to proceed without any hindrances. As a result, Tavares is set to fly to Barcelona on Sunday ahead of a medical on Monday.

FIFA allows

Under FIFA rules, Tavares must wait until he turns 18, but his Portuguese passport allows him to transfer from Norwich now. They still needed FIFA approval, which they have now received, giving them the green light to travel to Barcelona immediately.

He is one of a number of talents targeted by Barcelona as they look to strengthen their academy prospects. Hamza Abdelkarim and Joaquin Delgado also joined in the January transfer window.

They are keen to support the youth in the future and Tavares is the latest signing on that mission. Now, with no problems in the way, he can take the final steps on Monday before starting his integration with the Blaugrana.

The Phoenix Suns’ post-All-Star break season begins Thursday. But before any game time action gets underway, I went ahead and answered a few questions about the remaining 27 games.

Does the Suns’ Jordan Ott have a claim to NBA Coach of the Year?

Perhaps I’m pushing this narrative too far, but it’s not because of overt bias. Much of it comes from the nature of the work, how the players have responded and the adjustments made to correct any mistakes.

The first three games of the season showed some concerns, even though there were obvious asterisks. Playing back-to-backs in Denver and then flying to Phoenix wasn’t easy.

Defense was the main issue, as they allowed 129, 133 and 138 points respectively in their first three losses. As soon as that happened, it seemed like everyone was on the same page.

Lots of winning streaks, and ultimately bragging rights, allowing the fifth fewest points per game. Other than Dillon Brooks, they do not have any All-NBA defenders on the roster.

Constant ball pressure, constant communication and high basketball skills are stable. However, much of it comes from faith, and this is something he emphasizes.

Even Suns general manager Brian Gregory gave Ott a glowing evaluation during the All-Star break. Not to mention, he’s easily the biggest surprise, and that could put him ahead of guys like JB Bickerstaff and Mark Dagenault.

The backend of the season will indicate how close he is to securing the award. If this goes like the first half of the season, Ott may face a loss.

How do you see Jalen Green’s role progressing or regressing in the closing stages of the season?

This question will definitely attract the interest of many people. Only playing seven games is a concern, but his return has come at the right time.

This was just before the All-Star break, giving him some time to adjust physically. Given that he is a bona fide athlete and slasher, turning off the mental side was a necessity.

Green even said he felt “almost 100%” after attempting a dunk on Daniel Gafford during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. All this suggests that he is ready to go.

But then the question is, what will be his role?

As evidenced by when he was on the field, and according to the words of head coach Jordan Ott, he will lead the second unit when the starters come out.

Green’s dynamic scoring and playmaking adds a layer to a scrappy and defensively strong group. If the game gets tight he will still be with the starters.

The yin and yang effect between him and Devin Booker is too good to ignore. He’s also another scorer to worry about if you’re on the defensive side. The more offensive weapons on the floor, the better.

When the time is right, Green’s confidence in his body will translate to his performance on the court. And in time, he’ll work with anyone, but he’ll be the secondary (and maybe primary) puncher that Suns fans have come to expect.

What part of being an NBA player is the most mentally exhausting that fans have ever seen?

I can’t speak for the players because I’m not around them 24 hours a day. But when I’m around them it’s quite impressive. They are always working, practicing and doing everything they can to become 0.0001% better than they are.

A lot of the things I see have to do with situations at game time. Whether it’s being late to the shot-clock or simply learning to work in isolation, there is an answer for every situation.

Additionally, players often stay after practice for additional work. Devin Booker, rookie Rasheer Fleming and Mark Williams are some examples of them.

Some of this is also related to the media. I like to think that we’re relatively unbiased, but it can be tiring to hear some of the same things asked over and over again.

For example, when Dillon Brooks picked up his 16th technical foul for the Suns, the media had to ask burning questions. Fortunately, a trusting relationship is the key.

The players know that we have work to do and we are not attacking directly or trying to hint at something. It may be that way, but most of the time, it is not.

Constantly being there, not being afraid to ask tough questions, while also treating them as human beings with feelings and perspective, is what helped me walk that fine line just as carefully.

There were times during the Green Bay Packers season that it felt like Matt LaFleur was on one of the best teams in the NFC. On a good day, it looked like the Packers might even be able to compete for the Super Bowl. Injuries played a major factor in the team’s success, as there are no replacements for Tucker Craft and Micah Parsons.

Now the Packers are looking to evaluate how they can bounce back with a strong all-around effort in 2026, when Kraft and Parsons are expected to return to the field. Only now, the Packers must find a new special teams coordinator.

The team’s assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is stepping down from his position, the coaches said Tuesday. Bisasia has been an active football coach every season since 1983, but is now taking a break on his coaching career.

Bisaccia’s career includes becoming the interim head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021, leading them to a respectable 7-5 record and a postseason appearance following the sudden departure of Jon Gruden. He has also been an assistant head coach for five different NFL teams.

Now 65, the Yonkers, New York native is prioritizing his health rather than going through the hardships of another rollercoaster season. Perhaps this is the end of Bisasia’s NFL career, or perhaps we’ll hear from him in the future. Either way, the Packers need a new special teams coordinator for 2026.

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The Milwaukee Bucks have a 6-foot-11, 243-pound tackle in Giannis Antetokounmpo that they desperately need to address over the next few months.

In the annals of basketball history, “The Greek Freak” will undoubtedly go down as one of the best players to ever do so, but he has become increasingly dissatisfied with the team built around him, to the extent that many feel a trade this summer is inevitable after being held up at the trade deadline.

And yet, in the opinion of Danny Green on ESPN’s NBA Today, the Bucks may be able to keep their former MVP happily employed for years to come if they are willing to add major talent around him, with the situation in Los Angeles presenting a golden opportunity to add another future Hall of Famer to the Eastern Conference.

“What he’s saying is very thoughtful. He knows what he’s saying, but it’s just like Bobby said, Mr. Marks, it’s a day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month deal with him in Milwaukee, and they don’t want to do business with him,” Green explained. “I wouldn’t want to trade him either, so if you want to keep him, you’re going to have to go out on the market and find someone who can keep him there. If I’m the Milwaukee Bucks, I’m monitoring what the Clippers are doing with the Kawhi situation. If you can get a player like Kawhi or something like him, he can keep Giannis in the house, and then also build around that group to make it a contender in the East.”

After turning an early season disaster into one of the better midseason comeback stories in recent memory, the Clippers suddenly changed course and sold at the trade deadline, moving on from players like Ivica Zubac and James Harden for younger players with less certain futures. If Leonard becomes available in some package or another this summer, who knows? Perhaps bringing him to Milwaukee could be enough to convince Antetokounmpo that he can still win with the team that drafted him rather than looking for greener pastures elsewhere.

“[Giannis] He’s very calculating in what he’s saying. …If you can get a player like Kawhi or a player like him, he can keep Giannis at home.”

—@DGreen_14 How can the Bucks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo 👀 pic.twitter.com/qTTMZkN66q

– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 16 February 2026

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never voiced an opinion he doesn’t like. Green is certainly one of the most outspoken players in the NBA, sometimes to a fault, and he’s unapologetic about it.

But that’s not just hot air. Many people consider him a smart person. Green has a clear view on things, although at times controversial. At the very least, he gets people talking, which is always good for the NBA.

Sports commentator Skip Bayless asked Green if he wanted to become NBA commissioner someday, saying that the veteran forward has “the right brain” and that he could “help this league in a leadership position.” Green gave a clear answer.

“I would love to. I’ve always wanted to see this league grow. During my time in this league, I’ve faced a lot of adversity, but I’m hopeful and I think I’ve done more good than bad,” the four-time All-Star said on his podcast.

As he mentioned, the 35-year-old Green has faced trouble in the league due to his volatile personality. He has been suspended six times by the NBA and has paid over $1 million in fines.

Because of these, it is difficult to envision him becoming the first player to become an NBA commissioner, even if he understood the nuances of the league and the mentality of the players.

Meanwhile, NBA commissioner Adam Silver was recently called out by sports commentators Bill Simmons and Michael Kay for leadership issues. Simmons said he was unsure whether Silver was the right person to run the NBA, while Kay said Silver should take a tough approach.

They may be good friends now, but Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green definitely had a heated feud in the past.

In Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, Green hit James in the groin area after a tackle. Later, when they had another altercation, he called the four-time MVP a “b****.”

Sports commentator Skip Bayless, who hates James, praised Green for calling out the four-time MVP, noting that the latter “can be a b**** sometimes.” However, Green admitted that what he did was wrong.

“That’s my brother. It’s really one of those moments that I regret. Because when I use that word with people, I take it out on the court over and over again, but when I take that word out, I’m ready to fight. So I’m saying this word to you, so you can be ready to fight me right now,” Green said on his podcast.

“So when I look back at that moment, it’s a moment I’m not proud of. Especially where our relationship is today. It’s like, like I said, when I throw that word out, all respect goes out the window. My respect for ‘Bron’ is through the roof.”

In recent years, Green and James have formed a close relationship, even spending time together in the offseason. Being in the same agency firm has also helped them know each other better.

Green, 35, has often expressed his admiration for James, 41, even calling him the GOAT.

Although the Warriors and Lakers still have physical altercations when they face off, they are born out of competitive fire rather than genuine hatred. Ultimately, as Green mentioned, it’s always about respect.

金州勇士隊與密爾沃基雄鹿隊球星揚尼斯·阿德托昆博的交易有關已經有一段時間了。這一舉動讓各地球迷如坐針氈，似乎也包括德雷蒙德·格林。

在最新一集的“德雷蒙德·格林秀”中，這位 35 歲的前鋒在 NSFW 上對勇士隊對字母哥的交易進行了咆哮。格林承認他沒有任何內幕消息，他和其他人一樣在等著看會發生什麼。

“有很多關於交易截止日期和勇士隊的新聞，”格林說……“截至昨天，每個人都在談論揚尼斯，勇士隊會為揚尼斯做交易嗎？這不是你發現的播客。我實際上沒有任何線索。我不知道。我知道你知道的。這正是我所看到和讀到的，這與你所看到和讀到的內容相同。所以，我不知道。我確實看到揚尼斯是為離開密爾沃基做準備，無論是在最後期限還是休賽期，顯然，這是不可避免的，而且它會發生。”

NBA交易截止日期定為2月5日。因此，勇士隊還有幾天的時間與雄鹿隊就這位31歲的超級巨星進行交易。在那之前，可以肯定地說，沒有人會從德雷蒙德·格林那裡獲得有關情況的任何內部消息。

揚尼斯·阿德托昆博目前正在處理小腿傷勢，預計要到二月底或三月初才能恢復比賽。本賽季他為雄鹿隊出戰了 46 場比賽中的 30 場。在這些比賽中，這位九次入選全明星的球員場均貢獻 28.0 分、10.0 個籃板和 5.6 次助攻，投籃命中率為 64.5%，三分線外命中率為 39.5%。