Trade & FA 2024-25:

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I think they have something lined up as a plan A where they have a sign and trade for Klay first and then sign DJJ afterwards.

Maybe something in the form of we trade Green to a third team with cap space, trade Hardy (or a pick) as a sweetener to the Warriors, they sign-and-trade Klay to us and the third team throws in a second rounder. Then we sign DJJ to the biggest possible amount, depending on Thompson‘s numbers.

To the cap experts: could this principle be used as an extension of our Detroit-deal, with Green also going there?

Sure, that could be done. All in one big deal, in fact (other than the part of signing DJJ, which would follow). It's easier and cleaner if GS wants Green, and he's their compensation, and you could send them Hardy too without causing them any financial issues, if that's what everyone wants.