Draymond Green returns to Warriors on one-year deal, lineup projected
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Draymond Green has officially re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million contract. His return follows a brief opt-out meant to help the Warriors pursue LeBron James, who ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. With Green in the lineup, the projected starting five includes Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler or Gui Santos, Green, and Kristaps Porzingis. Butler’s return from a torn ACL is uncertain, impacting the Warriors' anticipated performance in the upcoming season.
- •Draymond Green signed a one-year, $27.7 million deal with the Warriors.
- •LeBron James chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers instead of the Warriors.
- •The projected starting lineup includes Green, Curry, Podziemski, Butler or Santos, and Porzingis.
- •Jimmy Butler's status is uncertain as he recovers from a torn ACL.
- •The Warriors may face challenges in the upcoming season.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Projecting the 2026 Golden State Warriors starting lineup after Draymond Green re-signing
"A look at the Warriors' starting five now that Draymond Green is officially back in the mix.
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