Austin Konenski
Draymond Green‘s future with the Golden State Warriors has been in question ever since Jimmy Butler‘s torn ACL in January. After Butler’s injury, Green was involved in NBA trade rumors as the Warriors pursued Giannis Antetokounmpo, but he wasn’t moved. Now, a new report has emerged on the forward’s future in Golden State.
Green is expected to opt-in to his player option or work out a multi-year contract extension with the Warriors this offseason, as reported by ESPN’s Anthony Slater. The four-time NBA champion’s extension would start at a lower number, signaling that he prefers to finish his career with Golden State instead of testing the market.
During the 2026 NBA trade deadline, Green was involved in trade packages that could sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers or Los Angeles Clippers. The 36-year-old forward has been with the Warriors since he was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft almost 14 years ago.
Green’s production has dropped over the last few years. During the 2025-26 NBA season, Green is averaging 8.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists through 63 games. Green has been the main veteran presence for the Warriors over the last few months with Butler out for the season and Stephen Curry sitting with an injury.
Despite the drop in offensive production, Green has been strong on defense. There is still a possibility that Green makes an All-Defense team for the 10th time, joining Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Scottie Pippen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kevin Garnett as the only ones to accomplish this goal.
Green is nearing the end of his NBA career, and while rumors swirl over his future, the expectation is that he will stay with the Warriors.
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