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Draymond Green opts out of Warriors contract amid LeBron and Davis pursuit

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:43 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Draymond Green opts out of Warriors contract amid LeBron and Davis pursuit

Summary

Draymond Green declined his $27.7 million player option for next season with the Golden State Warriors, becoming an unrestricted free agent. His decision aligns with reports that the Warriors aim to acquire LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Green's opt-out could facilitate more cap space for the Warriors to bring in both stars, potentially uniting them with Stephen Curry. This marks just the first step in a multi-faceted plan to redefine the Warriors’ roster. Officials will explore trade options for Davis, as he is not a free agent and cannot independently join the Warriors.

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Key Details

•Draymond Green opts out of his $27.7 million option
•Warriors target LeBron James and Anthony Davis
•Green's move increases Golden State's cap space
•Davis is not a free agent and requires a trade
•Plan aims to unite stars with Stephen Curry

Latest Updates

4:43 PMCBS NBA — Warriors have a plan to get LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and Draymond Green just completed Step 1

What they're saying

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Will LeBron and AD team up with Stephen Curry on the Warriors? Green made that more likely with his surprising contract decision
— CBS NBAby Sam Quinn

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