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

MINNEAPOLIS — Draymond Green missed his third straight game on Wednesday after getting ruled out with an illness and a back injury, with the former being more significant than the latter.

All of the excitement and goodwill from the Warriors' hot start to the season has long since faded, and calls for the franchise to make a trade have been growing louder. During a recent interview with Yahoo Sports,

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

Injuries are leaving the Golden State Warriors without Draymond Green, Kyle Anderson, Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski for Wednesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Warriors star forward Draymond Green revealed to Vince Goodwill of Yahoo Sports that he, Steve Kerr, and Curry are all on the same page about the direction the franchise is heading, agreeing that the front office cannot make a panic trade to sacrifice their future.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr remains adamant about not trading away everything for a chance at a NBA championship.

During a recent appearance on 98.5 The Game, Steve Kerr admitted the Warriors' star duo are aging and that the franchise is currently declining due to its disjointed roster constructions.

Averaging 8.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game, Green remains pivotal for the Warriors on both ends of the court. When the team has been at its best this year, his defensive versatility and edge has helped shape its identity.

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green was ruled out of Monday night's 104-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

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