Warriors' Million-Dollar Bet on Draymond Green
Draymond Green has agreed to a $27.7 million contract with the Golden State Warriors for the 2026-27 season, the same deal he declined before free agency. The move gave the team flexibility to pursue LeBron James, who ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. Green, a four-time NBA champion and former Defensive Player of the Year, is entering his 15th season with the Warriors. If he plays 51 games, he will join Stephen Curry as the only players in franchise history to appear in 1,000 games. Last season, Green averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, but the Warriors finished 37-45 and missed the playoffs after losing in the Play-In Tournament. The team re-signed several free agents, including Charles Bassey, Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, and Kristaps Porziņģis. The Warriors were also plagued by injuries, including season-ending knee injuries to Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, and Curry missing 27 games with a knee injury. The team will be led by head coach Steve Kerr, who signed a two-year extension.
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