Bad omens have been circling the Golden State Warriors for quite some time. It all started when they got ousted by the Lakers during the Western Conference Semi-Finals. Since then, many hoops enthusiasts started to speculate that Stephen Curry and co. have had their last dance. However, the Golden State front office may retain its core. But that comes with a cost.

It has already been speculated that the franchise must earmark a whopping sum to keep its core intact. A recent hint from a Warriors star proves this speculation is right.

Taking charge as the GSW’s new general manager, Mike Dunleavy Jr., recently caused some chaos within the Dub Nation with a 38-year-old NBA veteran’s news. Turns out, the Dubs’ tumultuous time hasn’t ended as they might have a $100 million problem to deal with.

Stephen Curry’s Warriors might have to earmark a staggering $100 million

A few days back, the Warriors ace Draymond Green decided that he will opt out of his $27.5 million player option for the 2023-24 season. Apparently, Draymond Green will enter an unrestricted free agency. Since then, numerous trade rumors about the four-time champion took center stage in basketball circles.

However, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith thinks that the Warriors must retain the veteran at any cost.

During an episode of ESPN?s?First Take, Stephen A. Smith said, ?$100 to $120 million in today?s NBA economy, with KAT signing for $250M and they ain?t win a damn thing? I don?t want to hear that Draymond Green ain?t worth that money. You?re damn right he?s worth that money.?

The Instagram handles of NBA on ESPN and First Take have posted Stephen A. Smith’s remarks about Draymond Green on their feed. Green himself endorses Smith’s thoughts as he shared the post on his story.

Meanwhile, a Klay Thompson fan page that goes by the name Klaynation has posted a screenshot of Dray’s story on their Instagram story.?“We gonna be sick when we see Dray’s extension,” Klaynation wrote in their story. By endorsing Stephen A. Smith’s take, Green has perhaps hinted that he may extend his contract with the Warriors if they make a $100 million offer.

This drama dominated the web only days after the GSW traded Jordan Poole for 38-year-old Chris Paul.

GSW front office unleashes chaos with a recent Chris Paul move

On Thursday, hours before the NBA draft, the Warriors traded Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in exchange for the veteran point guard Chris Paul. Prior to this move, the Phoenix Suns had traded the 38-year-old to Washington Wizards in exchange for Bradley Beal. To get CP3, the Golden State has offered the Wizards a first-round pick in 2030 and a 2027 second-rounder, apart from Poole. Poole indeed is quite younger than Chris Paul and has also proven his mettle during the Warriors’ 2022 championship run.

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Apparently, not many are happy with the Bay Area side’s move. Anyhow, on the books, CP3 has a chance to win a maiden ring if the Warriors retain their core with a massive splurge.

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Even so, let us not overlook the fact that the Warriors had an underwhelming regular season and a subsequent second-round exit in the playoffs during the last season, in spite of housing their core.