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Draymond Green declines option as Warriors eye LeBron James and Anthony Davis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:38 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Draymond Green declines option as Warriors eye LeBron James and Anthony Davis

Summary

Draymond Green has declined his $27.7 million player option with the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. This decision allows Green to enter free agency while enabling the Warriors to explore a longer-term deal with him at a lower annual value. With this flexibility, the team aims to pursue LeBron James in free agency and trade for Washington Wizards center Anthony Davis. This move could significantly reshape the Warriors' roster around Stephon Curry and Green, providing a potential new veteran-heavy lineup. Updates are expected as the offseason progresses.

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What We Know

•Green declines his $27.7 million player option.
•Warriors may pursue LeBron James and trade for Anthony Davis.
•Team aims to build a veteran-heavy lineup.
•Flexibility for a longer-term deal with Green is possible.
•Updates on the situation are anticipated.

Latest Updates

9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors to pursue signing LeBron, trading for AD
2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green declines player option as Warriors reportedly prepare to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis

What they're saying

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Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option on Monday, signaling the Golden State Warriors could be preparing to make some big moves. ESPN reported Monday that the Warriors needed some financial flexibility if they are going to pursue free agent LeBron James and complete a trade for Anthony Davis with the Washington Wizards. Green reportedly has indicated to the club that he would ...
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