Draymond Green returns to Warriors on one-year, $27.7 million deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Draymond Green has agreed to rejoin the Golden State Warriors on a one-year contract worth $27.7 million. This marks Green's 15th season with the team, which was secured after a period of uncertainty following the Warriors' playoff elimination in April. Green's decision follows attempts by the team to potentially acquire LeBron James and gives the Warriors the same salary cap figure he opted out of previously. Green averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game last season and will re-enter free agency next summer.
- •Green signed a one-year, $27.7 million contract.
- •He will play his 15th season with the Warriors.
- •The deal mirrors the contract he opted out of in June.
- •Green averaged 8.4 points last season.
- •He will become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green agrees to a 1-year, $27.7M contract to remain with the Warriors, AP source says
- 7:49 PMESPN — Draymond returns to Warriors on 1-year deal
- 7:03 PMHeat.com — Reports: Draymond Green, Warriors agree to 1-year deal - NBA.com
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking: Draymond Green returns to Warriors on one-year, $27.7 million deal
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green contract details: Why Warriors star is returning to Golden State on one-year deal
"Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Green will sign the contract that essentially matches the deal he opted out of last month before the Warriors made an unsuccessful bid to sign LeBron James, the person said. Green is now set to play his 15th season with the Warriors and if he plays in 51 games he will join Stephen Curry as the only players in franchise history to appear in at least 1,000 contests.
"Golden State keeps its standout big man in the mix on a deal that runs through the 2026-27 season.
"Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:51 PMDraymond Green agrees to a 1-year, $27.7M contract to remain with the Warriors, AP source says
Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Green will sign the contract that essentially matches the deal he opted out of last month before the Warriors made an unsuccessful bid to sign LeBron James, the person said. Green is now set to play his 15th season with the Warriors and if he plays in 51 games he will join Stephen Curry as the only players in franchise history to appear in at least 1,000 contests.
- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 7:49 PMDraymond returns to Warriors on 1-year deal
Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal.
- Heat.comJul 28, 2026, 7:03 PMReports: Draymond Green, Warriors agree to 1-year deal - NBA.com
Golden State keeps its standout big man in the mix on a deal that runs through the 2026-27 season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:00 PMBreaking: Draymond Green returns to Warriors on one-year, $27.7 million deal
The four-time NBA champ is back for another season in the Bay Area.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:44 PMDraymond Green contract details: Why Warriors star is returning to Golden State on one-year deal
Draymond Green is officially returning for a 15th season with the Warriors.
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