The Golden State Warriors have officially reached a contract extension with forward Draymond Green, according to 央视体育. The deal is for one year and is worth $27.7 million, as reported by the Chinese state broadcaster.
The announcement was made on Friday, July 31, 2026, with the Warriors confirming the agreement through official channels. The extension locks in Green for the upcoming season and secures his roster spot with the franchise.
央视体育 reports that the new contract does not include a no-trade clause. Instead, Green has secured a 15 percent trade bonus as part of the agreement, according to separate reporting from sohu.com. That means if the Warriors trade him during the season, he would receive an additional payment equal to 15 percent of his remaining salary.
The signing also has implications for the team's salary cap flexibility. According to sohu.com, the $27.7 million commitment effectively locks in the Warriors' payroll space, which could impact the possibility of a reunion with former guard Klay Thompson. Reports indicate that Thompson's return to Golden State now appears unlikely given the financial constraints created by Green's deal.
Earlier speculation had suggested Green might sign a longer contract worth $60 million over three years if LeBron James were to join the Warriors, but that scenario did not materialize. Instead, the two sides agreed to the shorter, higher-value one-year extension.
What to watch next: whether the Warriors make any additional roster moves before the season begins, or if Green's trade bonus becomes a factor in trade discussions later in the year.
