Draymond Green re‑signs with Warriors on $27.7 M deal after LeBron joins Sixers
Veteran forward Draymond Green, a four‑time NBA champion, returned to the Golden State Warriors on a one‑year contract worth $27.7 million after declining his $27.6 million player option. The move freed salary‑cap space that the Warriors had hoped to use in a pursuit of LeBron James, who ultimately signed a two‑year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending Golden State’s bid. Green’s new contract pushes the Warriors over the league’s first salary‑apron, limiting future veteran‑minimum signings, but retains a key defensive leader. Green averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game last season. In interviews, Green said the historic rivalry between James and the Warriors was a major factor in LeBron’s decision not to join the team.
Entities: Draymond Green · Golden State Warriors · LeBron James · Philadelphia 76ers · Stephen Curry
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Golden State Warriors signed Draymond Green to a one‑year contract worth about $27.7‑$28 million. (All articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Draymond Green is a four‑time NBA champion. (multiple reports)
- [● 3 SOURCES] LeBron James signed a two‑year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending the Warriors' pursuit. (All articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The contract pushes the Warriors over the NBA's first apron, limiting veteran‑minimum signings. (eecae36a-b8ec-4443-a8f4-ac8fa9d10807)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] If other contracts expire, the Warriors could have up to $140 million of cap space for the 2027 offseason. (c9e00a23-5e9a-4a97-9c48-c0c53c506930)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Green averaged 8.4 points and 5.5 assists per game in the most recent season. (multiple reports)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Klay Thompson now plays for the Dallas Mavericks. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Green declined his player option earlier in the summer to free up salary‑cap space for a potential LeBron James signing. (All articles)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Draymond Green signed a one‑year contract worth $27.7 million with the Golden State Warriors. (multiple reports)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Green declined his $27.6 million player option earlier in the offseason to create cap flexibility for a possible LeBron James signing. (multiple reports)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Warriors’ pursuit of LeBron James failed after James chose Philadelphia. (multiple reports)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Green’s new contract does not include a no‑trade clause. (multiple reports)