What happened: Green said Curry would have been traded to Milwaukee had the Bucks' medical staff cleared his ankles. Curry later confirmed the near-deal in a 2022 conversation with Green.

Why it matters: The decision kept Curry out of Milwaukee at an early-career crossroads shaped by recurring ankle trouble. It illustrates how a medical evaluation can overturn an otherwise viable transaction.

What to watch: Additional accounts from former Bucks officials could clarify how close the 2012 negotiations came to completion.