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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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The Golden State Warriors have reached a one-year, $27.7 million agreement with veteran forward Draymond Green, keeping the cornerstone of their interior game through the 2026-27 season.
The contract is the same deal Green declined prior to the 2026 free agency period, a move that gave the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James—who ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Milestone Within Reach
Green is preparing to play his 15th season with the Warriors. If he appears in 51 games, he will join Stephen Curry as the only players in franchise history to log at least 1,000 games.
Career Accolades
- Kia Defensive Player of the Year (2016-17 season)
- Nine-time All-Defensive Team selection
- Four-time All-Star
- Selected 35th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft
- Key contributor to four Warriors championships
2025-26 Season Recap
Last season, Green averaged:
- 8.4 points per game
- 5.5 rebounds per game
- 5.5 assists per game
- 41.8% field goal shooting
- 32.6% three-point shooting
The Warriors finished the regular season with a 37-45 record and qualified for the SoFi Play-In Tournament but were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns, failing to reach the playoffs.
Offseason Moves
Although the Warriors did not sign James, they re-signed most of their free agents during the preseason. Players who signed or agreed to contracts include:
- Charles Bassey
- Al Horford
- De'Anthony Melton
- Kristaps Porziņģis
Only Quinten Post departed, signing with the Memphis Grizzlies.
2026-27 Outlook
Green will anchor the interior alongside Horford, Porziņģis, and rookie center Yaxel Lendeborg, who was named NBA Summer League MVP. The team will again be led by head coach Steve Kerr, who signed a two-year contract during the preseason.
Injury Challenges
Injuries significantly impacted the Warriors last season:
- Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending knee injury in January
- Stephen Curry missed 27 games due to a right knee injury
- Moses Moody was sidelined in March after undergoing surgery for a left knee injury
Image credit: Draymond Green / Twitter
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