The Golden State Warriors could be on the verge of trading their four-time NBA champion to the Indiana Pacers.

Warriors star Draymond Green did not play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves -- the third straight contest he's missed due to injury or illness.

Warriors star Draymond Green is preparing for a potential media career after his time as an NBA player ends. Sources tell Front Office Sports that the four-time NBA champion has held exploratory

The Golden State Warriors crossed swords against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a crunch Western Conference matchup on Wednesday.

While Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were both ruled out against the Indiana Pacers, there was more clarification on their injuries. Head coach Steve Kerr told The Athletic’s Anthony Slater before Friday’s game the specifics of the injuries.

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are among the Warriors who will not be available against the Pacers on Friday night.

Green will sit out the second leg of Golden State's back-to-back Friday due to an issue with the left L5-s1 disc in his back. Kyle Anderson will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Green's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Toronto.

Moses Moody is probable and Trayce Jackson-Davis is questionable, leaving the Warriors with likely nine active players. Those two, plus Dennis Schroder, Buddy Hield, Gui Santos, Kevon Looney, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters III and Pat Spencer. The Pacers, who have won 10 of their last 13 games, are mostly healthy.

Green is expected to make his return to game action after he was ruled out of Friday's loss to Indiana due to a back injury. Over his last five outings, the veteran big man has averaged 9.6 points, 5.6 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 steals across 29.2 minutes per contest.

Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins are back, but Draymond Green won’t suit up for Golden State’s game north of the border on Monday night. Green, 34, will miss his second straight game and sixth overall.

Warriors forward Draymond Green is trying to get his team’s swagger back. They entered Thursday’s game with a .500 record (18-18) as Green tried to uplift his teammates, per ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk.

With Green and Kuminga out, the Warriors could lean on players like Kyle Anderson and Gui Santos in the frontcourt alongside Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kevon Looney. Anderson started on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, scoring eight points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field with seven rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes.