Draymond Green just threw another twist into an already wild NBA free-agency picture.
On Monday, the former Michigan State star declined his $27.7 million player option for the upcoming season, officially making him a free agent. At face value, it’s a stunning decision for a player of his stature to walk away from that kind of money. But the move also keeps the door open for Golden State to reshape its roster in a major way.
One of the biggest ripple effects? It could put the Warriors in position to chase LeBron James.
LeBron is set to meet with the Warriors this week as an unrestricted free agent, and after Green opted out, Golden State now has the flexibility to put together an offer. That, in turn, could allow Green to come back to the table on a smaller deal with the Warriors if things break the right way.
LeBron leaving the Lakers is also picking up momentum. Evan Sidery posted on June 29, 2026, that after Green opted out, Golden State had the flexibility to sign LeBron and trade for Anthony Davis, adding that LeBron’s departure from Los Angeles was “gaining significant traction.”
Green’s decision has only added fuel to the idea that he may be angling for one more run with elite company. He’s 36 and still chasing another ring, and there’s plenty of reason to believe LeBron is part of that vision. The two share the same agent, which only deepens the speculation that conversations are already happening behind the scenes.
If Golden State somehow landed LeBron and then swung a trade for Anthony Davis, the Warriors would suddenly be looking at a massive “Big 4” with Green, LeBron, Davis, and Steph Curry. That kind of star power would make them one of the NBA title favorites in 2026-27.
The idea fits with how Green has operated before, too. He helped drive the push to bring Kevin Durant to Golden State years ago, and that move produced two NBA titles. Now, he may be trying to strike gold again.
The public hints haven’t been subtle. After Green’s opt-out became public, The Draymond Green Show posted a teaser for the next episode, another sign that the conversation around LeBron is very much alive.
Green’s affection for LeBron has long been out in the open, and this latest move feels like another signal that he’d love to team up with him for one last chase at a championship. Golden State is clearly going all in.
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