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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 17: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Most NBA fans and pundits expected Draymond Green<\/a> to sign a new deal shortly after LeBron James<\/a> made his decision. However, the Golden State Warriors<\/a> have yet to reach out to Green about a new contract over 24 hours after LeBron signed with the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>. Everyone assumed Green was waiting for this decision and that Golden State would easily sign him once James was off the market.<\/p>\n Draymond revealed that he\u2019s heard nothing from the Warriors, as recently as Saturday July 25 in the afternoon, via the Draymond Green Show<\/a>:<\/p>\n \u201cI am still unsigned; I have no contract offer. The Warriors have not offered me a contract yet. We will figure it out. No one\u2019s patience has worn thin; my patience hasn\u2019t worn thin; Rich Paul\u2019s patience hasn\u2019t worn thin; neither have the Warriors\u2019 patience worn thin, nor anyone else for that matter.<\/p>\n I saw a post the other day about starting players in the NBA, the length of time they\u2019ve been a free agent, and I just wanna throw my hat in that bucket. My free agency days are growing by the day.\u201d<\/p>\n Green made sure to add that he\u2019s not upset, and his patience has not worn thin just yet. Golden State is still fully expected to sign Draymond, but this is a surprising update. Green opted to pass on a player option to help the team\u2019s chances of going after LeBron. Names like James Harden<\/a>, DeMar DeRozan<\/a>, and Peyton Watson<\/a> join Draymond as the top players left on the market.<\/p>\n Could Draymond Green Leave Golden State<\/p>\n The most interesting variable about this situation is that Green passed on a player option for $28 million next season. Draymond is no longer worth that price tag at his age in the current NBA<\/a> landscape, but it would be the right thing to pay him for making a sacrifice for the team.<\/p>\n Green willingly gave up a dream player option to improve the Warriors chances of landing LeBron or other targets, like Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> or Kawhi Leonard<\/a>. None of these players signing should see Draymond getting that same financial figure or something similar.<\/p>\n The Warriors would become ruthless on the business side and try to use the market against Green. However, the risk of lowballing him could see Draymond taking a small contract for a team like the Miami Heat<\/a>, 76ers or other teams more likely to contend next season.<\/p>\n Warriors Will Still Likely Pay Draymond Green<\/p>\n Golden State has a positive reputation for treating veterans like Stephen Curry<\/a> and Draymond well. Green helped the Warriors win four NBA Championships and has never played for another franchise.<\/p>\n The wait likely comes from Golden State looking at other trade or free agent options after missing out on LeBron. Players like DeRozan or Bradley Beal<\/a> could be on the Warriors\u2019 radar and they\u2019d have to figure out the finances to make it work.<\/p>\n Once they figure that out, expect Draymond to get a decent contract offer close to the figure he gave up. Green wants to stay in Golden State and the odds still say he\u2019ll return to the Warriors for the chance to play his entire career for one team.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJoey Haverford<\/a> Joey Haverford is a seasoned sports content writer with over 12 years of experience. He has covered the NBA, WNBA, MLB, NFL, and professional wrestling in the sports industry. 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