The Golden State Warriors re-signed veteran forward Draymond Green on July 28, 2026, agreeing to a one-year contract worth around $27.7 to $28 million after missing out on LeBron James this summer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Green, who had opted out of his $27.6–27.7 million player option in June to create salary cap space for a potential James signing, returned to the Warriors after James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Green, 36, has been a cornerstone of the Warriors franchise since being drafted in 2012. He is a four-time NBA champion, nine-time All-Defensive team member, and was named Defensive Player of the Year in the 2016-17 season [1, 2, 3]. During the 2025-26 season, Green averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists over 68 games [1, 2].
Despite the re-signing, Green’s new contract does not include a no-trade clause [1, 2, 3, 5]. He has a history of being involved in trade talks but remained with the Warriors, including past rumors linking him to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo [3].
Speaking about the failed pursuit of James, Green said, "You look at Golden State, and I ultimately don't think Bron was ever able to get over the history, and I understand it, I get it. ... I think it's the history" [4]. Earlier, Green mentioned spending time with the NBA all-time scoring leader and taking "the opportunity to throw my pitch in there" [1]. He also reflected on the uncertainty around his own status, saying, "I'm a human being. There was a second of me [at the deadline] that felt like, 'Damn, they really going to do that to me?' [But] I understand this business probably [as] good as any player" [3].
In related moves, the Philadelphia 76ers traded Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations on July 28 to manage salary cap space after signing James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope [1, 2].
Stephen Curry, 38, remains with the Warriors and is eligible for a two-year $137 million extension, with rumors of interest from rival teams [1, 2]. The Warriors are expected to continue shaping their roster as the 2026-27 season approaches.
