ESPN's Brian Windhorst tells Danny Green he could be mentioned in Grizzlies trade talks

Trade talk and roster discussions are common on ESPN's NBA shows, but it's not every day that the player in those conversations gets to hear it up close.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Danny Green, as part of his part-time broadcast role with ESPN, joined the "NBA Today" show in studio. While ESPN Senior NBA Reporter Brian Windhorst discussed the outlook of the Grizzlies, he dealt Green a harsh reality of the business.

"One of the people that people are talking about is if the Grizzlies want to upgrade, will they call about Danny Green and a draft pick?" Windhorst said.

Green, a 13-year NBA veteran with three championship rings, took the comments in stride.

"I'm not shocked," Green said. "At this point of my career, I hear my name quite often."

Memphis (19-9) doesn't need to acquire more talent, but the option is there while containing Green's expiring contract worth $10 million. Injuries have taken a toll on the Grizzlies, so if any other major setbacks were to occur, the Grizzlies could acquire depth by attaching Green's contract for salary and adding a draft pick.

Green is rehabbing from a torn ACL injury he suffered last season during the NBA playoffs as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. While on "NBA Today," Green added that he's getting closer to returning.

He also commented on Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane, who has been sidelined due to a right toe injury.

"Hopefully Des (Bane) will be back in a couple of weeks," Green said. "We'll see if he's there for that Christmas game."

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