The Golden State Warriors have enjoyed 13 impactful years with Draymond Green helping to lead their charge, but that could end soon.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are two teams who may prove to be headed in opposite directions. The Lakers are on track to secure a strong spot in the NBA Playoffs this season. Meanwhile, the Warriors appear to be a sinking ship. It just is not quite apparent whether they realize it themselves just yet.

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Even with Draymond Green out with an illness Wednesday, Hield will cede a spot in Golden State's starting lineup to Gui Santos, who's making his first career start. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.

Not playing Monday

If the Golden State Warriors want to maximize Steph Curry's championship window, the team desperately needs to make a trade at the deadline. However, their bigg

Warriors forward/center Draymond Green has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and is expected to be reevaluated in one week, reports Anthony Slater of The Athletic ( Twitter link ). The team has officially confirmed Slater’s reporting ( Twitter link ).

Dennis Schroder scored 23 points with five 3-pointers, Brandin Podziemski contributed 20 points off the bench with Stephen Curry sitting out to rest his troublesome knees, and the Golden State Warriors beat the stumbling Utah Jazz 114-103.

Green remains a critical part of the Warriors' success, especially more on offense this season as a facilitator.

Like Zach LaVine, Vučević has earned the right to spend the rest of the season with a legitimate playoff contender. Vučević, a patient, offensive-minded 6-foot-10 center effective in pick-and-roll/pop situations, averages 20.3 points and 10.4 rebounds on 55.4% field goal shooting and 41.1% three-point shooting.

The Golden State Warriors entered Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz with a major level of desperation for a win. As the day progressed, it was reveale

Green suffered the injury three minutes into Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards. The Warriors won that game 122-114 but got blown out 125-85 by the Boston Celtics on Monday. It was Golden State’s most lopsided home loss in 40 years.