The NBA rumor mill has been working overtime on the Golden State Warriors this summer. And honestly, it’s been a wild ride. You’ve got the persistent chatter about the Warriors making a run at LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Then there’s the other big question hanging over everything: what happens with Draymond Green?
According to a new report from Clutchpoints, the answer to that second question is pretty simple. Green’s coming back. Period. Regardless of what shakes out with the Lakers superstars or anyone else on the trade market.
Green’s Return Feels Like a Done Deal
Brett Siegel laid it out pretty clearly. “Green is not a regular free agent, though, as he will be back with the Warriors, no matter what. How much his new contract is worth will be decided last by the Warriors, especially since they are discussing a real scenario to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis.”
That’s not exactly shocking if you’ve been paying attention. Green is the emotional core of that dynasty. His chemistry with Steph Curry is undeniable, and his defensive instincts are still elite when he’s locked in. The Warriors have never really acted like they were ready to move on from him. But the timing here is interesting. The team is reportedly exploring the possibility of adding James and Davis. That would be a seismic shift in the Western Conference. And it would also create a fascinating roster math problem.
Three max or near-max contracts? Plus Andrew Wiggins? Plus Jordan Poole’s extension kicking in? The luxury tax penalties would be historic. But for a franchise that has never been shy about spending to win, it’s not impossible. They’d just have to get creative with the cap sheet and find a way to make the numbers work. The league would probably have to sign off on some structural weirdness.
The Lakers Dynamic Complicates Everything
LeBron and AD are under contract with the Lakers. So any deal would require L.A. to actually want to move them, which feels unlikely. But the speculation persists partly because the Lakers’ own future is a little fuzzy. They’re not a lock to contend next season, and things could get messy if they struggle early.
For now, though, the most concrete piece of this puzzle is Draymond. He’s staying. The dollar figure on his next contract might end up being a negotiation point — the team wants flexibility, and Green wants to be paid fairly — but the destination is not in doubt. He’ll be in a Warriors uniform come training camp.
Everything else is just noise until something actually happens.
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