Staying Put: Draymond Green Signs One-Year Deal with Golden State
The 36-year-old forward will remain with the club where he has spent his entire career. He will earn $27.7 million and aim to help the Warriors return to the top of the Western Conference.
The Golden State Warriors have secured the future of one of their franchise icons. Draymond Green has signed a new one-year contract worth $27.7 million, as reported last night (between Tuesday and Wednesday) by ESPN's Shams Charania.
At the end of June, Green declined his player option for the 2026/27 season, a move intended to provide the Warriors with the financial flexibility to pursue LeBron James. However, four days ago, it was confirmed that James chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers rather than team up with Green and Steph Curry. Despite the opportunity to become a free agent, Green made it clear back in May that he could not envision himself playing for another organization. He will now continue his tenure with the only club he has ever known in the NBA.
Green, selected by Golden State in the second round of the 2012 draft, is widely regarded as one of the most significant players in team history. Throughout his career, he has won four NBA championships, earned Defensive Player of the Year honors once, and has been named to the All-Defensive Team nine times, the All-NBA Team twice, and the All-Star Game four times.
Even at 36, Green remains one of the league's most elite defensive forces. Last season, he finished 11th in Defensive Player of the Year voting, following a selection to the All-Defensive First Team the previous year. Beyond his on-court contributions, the Warriors view Green as a central leader with extensive playoff experience. He is expected to be instrumental in the team's push to return to the top of the Western Conference following a disappointing campaign last year, which concluded with a 37-45 record.
