Draymond Green will remain with the Golden State Warriors after agreeing to a one-year, $27.7 million contract, bringing one of the franchise’s most accomplished players back for a 15th season. The agreement restores the same salary Green declined earlier this offseason, when he opted out of his player option to provide the Warriors with additional financial flexibility as they pursued marquee free-agent additions, most notably LeBron James.

Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. The contract is the same Green opted out of to give the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James, but the sides land his return Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Hyf1xruzrx

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The Warriors ultimately fell short in their pursuit of James, who instead chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. With the free-agent market largely settled, Golden State moved quickly to finalize Green’s return at the original salary figure. The deal allows the organization to maintain continuity while preserving long-term cap flexibility, as Green, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler are all scheduled to come off the books after the 2026-27 season unless new agreements are reached. Curry also becomes eligible for a contract extension later this summer.

Green, 36, has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors and remains the defensive anchor and emotional leader of a team that has captured four NBA championships during his tenure. Although his offensive production has declined with age, his versatility, playmaking and chemistry with Curry continue to make him a central figure in Golden State’s system. Before free agency, Green publicly emphasized his willingness to work with the organization on a contract that benefited both sides, reinforcing his desire to finish his career in the Bay Area.

The one-year structure also gives the Warriors flexibility heading into the 2027 offseason while avoiding a longer-term financial commitment to one of the league’s oldest veteran cores. Golden State is still expected to complete other roster moves, including the reported addition of guard De’Anthony Melton, as the front office looks to build a competitive roster around Curry, Green and Butler for the upcoming season.

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