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 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.
- •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.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green declines player option as Warriors reportedly prepare to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis
"Draymond Green could still re-sign with the Warriors after declining his $27.7 million option.
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