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title: "Draymond Green stays with the Warriors: how the failed LeBron James move led to a new contract"
description: "Draymond Green has signed a new contract with the Golden State Warriors worth $27.7 million! 🏀 Initially, he became a free agent to clear space for LeBron James, but the latter chose Philadelphia. Now the veteran remains with the team for his 15th consecutive season. 🏆"
date: 2026-07-29T08:32:00.000Z
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# Draymond Green stays with the Warriors: how the failed LeBron James move led to a new contract

![Draymond Green in Golden State Warriors jersey giving a thumbs-up, symbolizing confidence after rejecting LeBron James offer](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/29/dreymond-green-ostayetsya-v-golden-steyt-uzavka-s-lebrom/dreymond-green-ostayetsya-v-golden-steyt-uzavka-s-lebrom-1.webp)

The NBA has concluded one of the most intriguing transfer stories of the season. Forward Draymond Green has officially remained with the Golden State Warriors. The 36-year-old veteran signed a new one-year contract with the California club worth $27.7 million. This was reported by Sport RBC.UA citing ESPN insider Shams Charania.

### A strategic move that didn't work

The situation surrounding Green's future unfolded according to a scenario that initially seemed like a losing one for the basketball player. His entry into the free agent market was part of a calculated strategy by the Warriors' management. Green consciously declined the option in his previous contract to clear the team's salary cap. The goal was ambitious: to attract superstar LeBron James.

However, the plans collapsed when LeBron chose the offer from the Philadelphia 76ers. Instead of losing a key player, Golden State demonstrated agility. The club quickly re-signed Green for one season. Notably, the financial terms of the new agreement remained the same as if the forward had not become a free agent.

### A system player and records

Draymond Green remains one of the team's main system players. In the last regular season, he showed the following averages per game:

- 8.4 points;

- 5.5 rebounds;

- 5.5 assists.

His field goal percentage was 41.8%. The upcoming 2026/27 season will be Green's 15th consecutive with the Warriors. The club drafted him in 2012 with the 35th pick.

### Loyalty and dynasty

Such a long tenure with one franchise is the second longest among active NBA players. The only one who has played longer for a single club than Green is his teammate Stephen Curry, for whom the next season will be his 18th with the Warriors.

Draymond Green is a key element of the Warriors' dynasty. With him on the roster, the team won four NBA championship titles: in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. His return to the team guarantees the preservation of the core that has already proven its ability to win at the highest level.