Two things of particular interest as the NBA Draft looms on Thursday.
First, Gary Trent has decided not to risk free agency and instead took a sure thing from the Toronto Raptors. He is exercising his player option and will get $18.5 million for next season. He says he would like to work out a long-term extension with the Raptors. It’s an interesting move because he was going to have a lot of options as a free agent.
And in the second story, new Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy says it’s important for Golden State to keep Draymond Green who, unlike Trent, is exploring his free agency options.