Overview
- Draymond Green re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a one-year deal worth $27.7 million after previously opting out of the same option this summer.
- He says he initially opted out to give the Warriors room to use their mid-level slot in a pursuit of a star player, and he returned to the same salary after that pursuit did not materialize.
- Green confirmed he did not secure a no-trade clause, said he would accept a trade if the team wants one, and reports say he accepted a 15% trade kicker as part of the agreement.
- Contract reporting and contract-trackers indicate standard NBA timing rules likely mean Green cannot be traded before Dec. 15, 2026, and the Warriors are currently over the first luxury-tax apron, which limits the kinds of veteran additions they can make this season.
- The one-year, expiring nature of the deal preserves flexibility for Green and the Warriors, but most analysts call a midseason trade a longshot because Green’s highest value is inside Golden State’s system and potential suitors face fit and cap challenges.