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Draymond Green, Warriors agree on 1-year, $27.7 million deal: Sources
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors for his 15th season, with the condition that he cannot be traded without his consent.
- At 36, Green averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists last season, contributing mainly on defense and as an emotional leader alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
- Despite concerns about a potentially reduced role due to declining play, Green appeared in 68 games last season and remains a respected locker room voice and foundational figure in the Warriors' championship era.
- Green declined a $28 million contract option to provide the Warriors financial flexibility for major roster moves, including pursuing LeBron James, but with no trade for Anthony Davis materializing, he re-signed at essentially the same salary.
- With Green's contract settled, the Warriors hope he will mentor first-round draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg, expected to contribute significantly after being selected No. 11 in the NBA Draft.
