Draymond Green
Coverage of Draymond Green in the Nexus archive.
- Draymond Green returns to Golden State for $27M after Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James falls flat
Draymond Green re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million contract after the team's failed pursuit of LeBron James. The Warriors aimed to pair James with Stephen Curry but lost him to the 76ers, leading them to re-sign Green while exceeding the cap apron and limiting future roster additions.
- What Draymond Green’s return means for the Warriors’ present and future
Draymond Green is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million contract. The deal reflects the team's strategy to retain key players as they navigate their present and future.
- LeBron James joins former Warriors GM Bob Myers and the 76ers, not Golden State
LeBron James has joined the 76ers alongside former Warriors GM Bob Myers instead of reuniting with Golden State. The Warriors had created a path for James to team up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but that opportunity did not materialize.
- Warriors cap breakdown: How Draymond Green’s opt-out sets up free agency
Draymond Green, a four-time All-Star, declined his 2026-27 player option, giving the Golden State Warriors more flexibility to upgrade their roster in free agency.
- Kawakami: The LeBron James/Warriors Moment — with conditions —could be near
Draymond Green's decision to decline his 2026-2027 player option allows Golden State to use the $15 million nontaxpayer midlevel exception to potentially offer LeBron James a contract. This creates a scenario where LeBron could join the Warriors, though conditions remain unspecified.
- Draymond Green opts out, giving the Warriors flexibility on the eve of free agency
Draymond Green has opted out of his contract, providing the Golden State Warriors with flexibility as free agency approaches. An extension for Green remains a potential option for the team and the four-time All-Star.
- Joe Lacob, Draymond Green, and the Valkyries’ all-out pursuit of Gabby Williams
Joe Lacob, Draymond Green, and the Valkyries have successfully pursued Gabby Williams, who is having her best WNBA season. Golden State's effort to sign Williams has paid off.
- Kawakami: Warriors clarity — Lendeborg’s big personality, Draymond’s opt-in, and more
Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy stated the team is assuming Draymond Green will exercise his $27.6 million player option for next season. The article also references Lendeborg’s personality and Draymond’s contract decision as key points of discussion.
- Five of the most shocking upsets in sports history, from Michigan-App State to Virginia-UMBC
The article discusses major sports upsets including Jannik Sinner's second-round French Open loss after a two-set lead, Novak Djokovic's 2017 Australian Open exit to Denis Istomin, and the Golden State Warriors' NBA Finals collapse against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It highlights how top-ranked athletes and teams faced unexpected defeats.