Overview
- On Tuesday, Green declined his $27.7 million player option and later that night posted screenshots and accused No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg of lying about not receiving a reply.
- Lendeborg had told reporters at his introductory news conference that he didn’t get an immediate reply from Green, a claim Green contradicted by sharing the text timestamps on Instagram and on his podcast.
- Green warned that the team could resume old‑style rookie hazing if credibility issues persist, but he also urged fans and media to stop piling unrealistic pressure on the rookie to produce right away.
- There is no public report of formal discipline and the exchange remains a mostly verbal, social‑media dispute that raises questions about team chemistry as the Warriors enter the offseason.
- Reporters and team insiders have noted that Green’s opt‑out has been linked in media reports to possible moves that would use salary flexibility, and the episode adds a personal dimension to wider roster decisions.