Reveal that Dream Green refuses to execute player options! The Warriors hope to re-sign him to a potential next home for the Lakers
On June 20, Beijing time, according to Shams, the CEO of agency Klutch Sports Rich Paul revealed that Warriors player Draymond Green will refuse to execute the 23-24 season worth $27.5 million player option, and he will jump out of his contract to enter free agency and become a full free agent.
Richie Paul said that Green will continue to explore all options with the Warriors, and he will negotiate with the Warriors to study the possibility of signing and trading or directly testing the free agent market. The Warriors have always wanted to sign a new contract with Dream.
Chase Dream completed a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Warriors in '19, and he started 73 regular-season games for the Warriors last season, averaging 8.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. Chasing Dreams and Warriors advanced to the playoffs as No. 6 in the West, losing 2-4 to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals and missing out on a back-to-back championship. With the Warriors on the verge of facing significant salary space pressures under the constraints of the new collective bargaining agreement, especially with Poole and Wiggins re-signed last season, sacrificing dreams seems inevitable, and parting ways may be the best outcome.
Green has been with the Warriors for the past 11 seasons since being selected with the 5th pick in the second round of the draft in '12, helping the Warriors reach the Finals six times and win four championships. He was a four-time All-Star, a Defensive Player of the Year in '16-17 and an All-Defensive Team eight times, and is a veteran of the Warriors' meritorious service. Green's intention to test the free market is clear, and at the age of 33, he hopes to get a long-term contract at the end of his career. Meanwhile, former Warriors general manager Miles chose to leave the Warriors this summer, which may be another reason to dream of jumping out of the contract.
As Dream jumped out of the contract, everyone began to speculate about which team would be his next home. Among them, the Lakers became the most mentioned name. The two stars of the Lakers, James and Thick Eyebrows and Dream Green, have always maintained a good personal relationship, and they belong to the same brokerage company and have the advantage of getting the first month near the water. Many media have speculated that the Lakers will become a potential next home to pursue dreams. The Lakers have a chance to clear more than $30 million in salary space this summer and can give Chaser a contract he wants.
At the same time, the Blazers are another name worth paying attention to, Lillard has said that he wants to join forces with Dreamchaser, and the Blazers also want to continue to build a roster around Lillard this summer, and Dream Green is their candidate to watch. Of course, it is still possible to stay among the Warriors, and it remains to be seen which team he will ultimately choose.