Warriors’ Draymond Green gets new contract update that shouldn’t shock fans
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We’ve all seen the slight rumors suggesting that the Golden State Warriors could move on from Draymond Green over the past year or so.
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Green, whose money could be used in a deal to acquire a superstar, seems to be part of the long-term future in Golden State at the moment. However, if the Warriors believe they need to make a blockbuster move for a better player, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, it shouldn't be ruled out.
While anything is possible in the NBA, even moving on from an all-time Warriors great like Green, that outcome doesn't seem too likely.
One reporter from The Athletic doesn't expect Green to be traded and went as far as to say that he'll opt out of his current deal and re-sign for two years.
“Green is part of the fabric in Golden State, and while his expiring contract could be used in a trade, it seems more likely that the Warriors try to extend their runway by matching his contract duration to that of Steph Curry and Steve Kerr. BORD$ values Green at just $13.7 million, but he has $27.7 million coming his way. He’s not turning it down unless there’s a better proposition out there. Thus, Green opting out and re-signing for two years at, say, $38 million total would give the Warriors a lot more breathing room for their other offseason goals.
“Prediction: Opts out and re-signs for two years,” John Hollinger wrote.
The Warriors' core is obviously getting older, and there are always questions and concerns about that.
However, there really isn't another better player they can get using Green's money unless they somehow luck their way into a star in a trade. For that reason and more, it makes a lot more sense to keep Green on the roster and go from there.
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