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Draymond Green Agrees to a 1-Year, $27.7M Contract to Remain with the Warriors, AP Source Says
Green returns after opting out to give Golden State flexibility, and the deal keeps the Warriors over the first apron while limiting offseason roster moves.
Draymond Green re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million contract, marking his 15th season with the only organization he has played for.
Green initially declined his $27.6 million player option to provide financial flexibility for the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James; after James signed with Philadelphia, Green remained a free agent.
ESPN reported the deal excludes a no-trade clause, which analyst Brian Windhorst previously suggested might be necessary; the Warriors' payroll reaches an estimated $213 million for 12 players.
The 2017 Defensive Player of the Year remains vital for perimeter defense against stars like Victor Wembanyama, joining Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis on expiring deals.
Golden State must fill two remaining roster spots while potentially using other expiring contracts like Moses Moody's $12.5 million deal in future trades to improve depth.