Draymond Green decided to decline the contract from Golden State so the team could sign LeBron.

Draymond Green Declines $27.7M Option to Aid Warriors’ LeBron Signing Effort

June 29, 2026 1 Min Read

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Draymond Green has declined his player option worth $27.7 million.

The Golden State Warriors legend chose to opt out in order to provide the club with greater flexibility for a potential signing of LeBron James as a free agent, as well as the possibility of trading Anthony Davis.

Green has spent his entire career with the Warriors, who selected him 35th overall in the 2012 draft. Last season, the 36-year-old forward averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds in 28 minutes per game.

The opt-out comes days after the Warriors said they expect Green to pick up the $27.7M option. Instead Green delivers Golden State time and space to pursue Davis with the Wizards and convince James to join Stephen Curry, Green and his old Lakers championship teammate in the Bay. https://t.co/uNMngqPSw2
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2026