Reports: Draymond Green, Warriors agree to 1-year deal
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Key Points:
- Draymond Green has re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a $27.7 million deal through the 2026-27 season, matching the contract he previously opted out of before the 2026 free agency window.
- Green, a key player since being drafted in 2012, is a former Defensive Player of the Year, a nine-time All-Defensive team member, and a four-time All-Star, contributing significantly to the Warriors' four championships.
- Last season, Green averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, while the Warriors finished 37-45, reaching the Play-In Tournament but missing the NBA Playoffs.
- The Warriors re-signed most of their free agents, including Charles Bassey, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Kristaps Porziņģis, and plan to build their frontline around Green, Horford, Porziņģis, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
- Golden State’s challenging 2025-26 season was impacted by injuries to key players like Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Moses Moody, while coach Steve Kerr continues to lead the team under a new two-year contract.
