Report: Warriors will try to trade Lee


Lee, 32, averaged 7.9 points while playing in just 49 games last season. In the postseason, he played in just 13 of 21 games, averaging 3.1 points and eight minutes. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA champion Golden State Warriors reportedly plan to trade forward David Lee, whose playing time no longer matched his contract.

The team and player are working to find a new team for Lee, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Lee, a former All-Star who had become a bench player, is set to make $15.4 million next season at the end of his six-year, $79.5 million contract.

The Warriors would like to clear salary-cap room to re-sign restricted free agent Draymond Green, who replaced Lee in the starting lineup.

Lee, 32, averaged 7.9 points while playing in just 49 games last season. In the postseason, he played in just 13 of 21 games, averaging 3.1 points and eight minutes.