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Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has a message for Klay Thompson, but it has nothing to do with the forward’s impending free agency. Green wants to make sure that Thompson has been practicing his golf game ahead of TNT’s The Match. On Thursday, Thompson and Stephen Curry will take on Kansas City Chiefs stars […]

Damian Lillard and Draymond Green are rumored to be meeting on Wednesday night with NBA free agency right around the corner. Green has been mentioned as a possible fit for the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of free agency. This rumored meeting could simply be two friends hanging out, or it may be a discussion about Green’s […]

As the NBA offseason rages on, the Portland Trailblazers continue to be one of the most talked about teams in the NBA. This is primarily due to the status of Damian Lillard while rumors continue to swirl surrounding his potential trade. Although he has remained loyal to the Blazers over the years, this year was […]

In spite of the fact that Draymond Green decided to turn down his player option with the Golden State Warriors next season, the general expectation is that this move was done in order to negotiate a better deal with the Dubs. Simply put, the former Defensive Player of the Year isn’t going anywhere. … Or […]

The Golden State Warriors’ roster for the 2023-24 season is beginning to take shape. After much speculation brought forth by the Warriors’ turbulent 2022-23 campaign, they finally traded away Jordan Poole, although it’s fair for fans to wonder whether getting a 38-year old Chris Paul in return was the best return they could have gotten […]

The Damian Lillard saga is very much alive this offseason in the NBA. Lillard is still with the Portland Blazers and if the team’s fans would have their way, most of them would prefer the superstar guard to remain in Portland. That being said, rumors continue to swirl about a potential trade that would end […]

After he opted out of his $27.6 million player option, Draymond Green, an unrestricted free agent, has a few potential suitors before NBA free agency begins Friday. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings would be “intriguing options” for Green, who has been a part of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty […]

Iman Shumpert had countless battles against Draymond Green during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, so he knows very well how crucial the defensive maestro is to the Golden State Warriors. With Green recently opting out of his $27.6 million player option with the Warriors, Gilbert Arenas, co-host Josiah Johnson and Shumpert discussed his role […]

Take a breath, Dub Nation. Despite the Sacramento Kings aligning the financial stars to potentially pursue Draymond Green in free agency, there’s still no indication he has any plans of leaving the Golden State Warriors—for their Northern California neighbors nor any other Western Conference rival. The Kings traded Richaun Holmes and the No. 24 overall […]

The Sacramento Kings are in the midst of their first offseason following a playoff berth in a very long time. They are looking to capitalize on their status as the new kids on the block, as evidenced by their cap-space-clearing trade during the 2023 NBA Draft, which cost them a first-round pick. So, who will […]

If it wasn’t plainly obvious before, Thursday’s stunning trade of Jordan Poole for Chris Paul effectively cements what both sides have been stressing since the Golden State Warriors’ title defense went up in flames with a second-round loss. Draymond Green, despite opting out of his contract earlier this week to become an unrestricted free agent, […]

A new day has dawned on the Golden State Warriors. However, the arrival of point god Chris Paul also marks the end of the Jordan Poole era for the Dubs. This also means that we can all finally move on from Poole’s infamous offseason incident with now ex-teammate Draymond Green. Well, not entirely. At least […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off a massive blockbuster trade by sending Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul. After the trade, oddsmakers are already throwing out punching bets for Draymond Green with his new teammate Chris Paul, via Bovada. On the Bovada site, the odds are +5000 for the bet “Will Draymond […]

You just knew that Draymond Green would make headlines after he was spotted in France with LeBron James. Naturally, the reaction of fans is that LeBron is now attempting to recruit Green to the Los Angeles Lakers after the former Defensive Player of the Year decided to decline his $27.5 million player option with the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has declined his $27.6m player option and officially become an unrestricted free agent. Stephen A Smith believes that no matter the price tag, the Warriors need to find a way to bring him back, via ESPN’s First Take. "Draymond [Green] is easily worth another $100M… The synergy he has […]

Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option for the 2023-2024 season and will enter free agency, and Kendrick Perkins of ESPN believes that he would be a perfect fit for the Los Angeles Lakers. He believes that Green could help the Lakers defend Nikola Jokic. “Absolutely he is, especially with Jokic being in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and known Klutch Sports client LeBron James was in France with fellow Klutch client Draymond Green, who will enter NBA free agency this summer. Bron and Draymond were seen in France together on Sunday 👀 (via josh_sass98/IG) pic.twitter.com/bZx98NUj7F — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 20, 2023 Green made headlines by turning down […]

All of a sudden, Draymond Green’s future with the Golden State Warriors has been put into question. This is after the former Defensive Player of the Year decided to turn down the player option on his current deal in order to enter NBA free agency this summer. It isn’t a complete surprise, but the fact […]

The Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat have both been mainstays in the NBA Finals in recent years. The Heat, led by Jimmy Butler, have yet to win a title with their current roster, and Draymond Green could be the next big addition to the team. Green announced recently that he will decline his $27.5 […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said that one of the biggest things the Warriors have to focus on this offseason is boosting the team’s “connectivity.” “The rest of the roster going on down the line is a group that probably needs to be better about playing together and connecting, so that’s something […]

As expected, Draymond Green declined his $27.5 million player option. And also as expected, the Golden State Warriors are publicly exuding confidence  about the chances of both sides working out a long-term contract. “We really want Draymond back,” newly minted Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. told ESPN’s Mark Spears. “MDJ says he ‘feels confident […]

Draymond Green has officially declined his player option with the Golden State Warriors and will be entering NBA free agency as an unrestricted free agent. Although he and the Warriors have both expressed interest in a return on a new deal, he will now have free rein to test the open waters of NBA free […]

The Golden State Warriors could be heading into a new era. As reported by Shams Charania, veteran Draymond Green has decided to turn down his $27.5 million player option and will enter NBA free agency this summer. Green’s agent Rich Paul released a statement shortly after the news broke, via Woj: “We will continue to […]

Draymond Green is the Golden State Warriors’ vocal leader, and as someone who wears his emotions on his sleeve, his presence has been critical in the Dubs’ success over the years. However, that is a double-edged sword for Dray, as his emotional outbursts on the court have brought him plenty of troubles as well. Green’s […]

Draymond Green has a $27.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season, and according to the latest rumors, the Golden State Warriors expect him to opt out. That doesn’t mean the Warriors are simply letting Green walk away, however. The team reportedly still plans to bring him back in a bid to field a championship […]

Bradley Beal finally seems on his way out of the nation’s capital. As the Washington Wizards mull trade negotiations for the three-time All-Star, is there a chance the Golden State Warriors get involved? Beal’s past reported interest in joining the Dubs certainly adds some intrigue to that long-shot possibility. Assessing Beal’s potential destinations this summer, […]

We’ve now officially entered the NBA offseason, so naturally, all sorts of rumors are going to be out and about in the coming months. Onetime NBA champion turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is doing his bit to fuel the offseason hype train. In his recent list of summer predictions, he’s floated the possibility of a […]

Karl-Anthony Towns firmly believes that his impact on the game of basketball has been immense. So much so, that the Minnesota Timberwolves star recently made a declaration about how he believes he would have “changed the game” by the time he retires from the NBA. It’s a bold statement, no doubt, and it has prompted […]

The future remains murky for Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. After a loss in the second round to the Los Angeles Lakers and the departure of Bob Myers, the future of the Warriors dynasty remains up in the air. Moreover, rumors have swirled about Green potentially leaving this offseason, and if so, he would […]

JJ Redick made it clear on First Take on Wednesday that he sees no scenario where the Golden State Warriors can win another NBA title without the services of Draymond Green should he decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent in 2023. “Absolutely not,” Redick said simply when asked if the Warriors […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has been excellent in the 2023 NBA Finals, and his slick hands were compared to former legendary NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald by another premier NBA forward — Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green. “Aaron Gordon has like high level, elite hands,” Green said on The Volume Sports podcast after Game […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green had extremely high praise for Aaron Gordon after his massive performance for the Denver Nuggets in their Game 4 victory against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. However, it’s not just Gordon and his 27-point outburst that prompted Draymond’s admiration. The former Defensive Player of the Year also […]

When you think about Nikola Jokic, the first thing that comes to mind is his sheer offensive brilliance. The Denver Nuggets star already the most prolific passing center of all-time. is read on opposing defense is immaculate, and he’s able to dissect opposing coverages with ease. Add to that his deadly midrange and post game, […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has four championships, and so he knows a championship team when sees one. So he didn’t hesitate in crowning Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as the 2023 NBA Champions after watching how they handled the Miami Heat in Game 4. The Nuggets still need one win to officially […]

If the Denver Nuggets go on and win the title this season, then there’s no denying that Aaron Gordon will deserve a lot of credit for the role he played throughout the NBA Playoffs and the regular season. The 27-year-old was once again instrumental in Denver’s NBA Finals Game 4 win over the Miami Heat […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green couldn’t hide his surprise over the playmaking that Jamal Murray has been showing with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Murray is on a historic run with the Nuggets against the Miami Heat, having now recorded at least 10 assists in the first four games of the NBA Finals. […]

Draymond Green has been an active analyst on the NBA playoffs since the Golden State Warriors were eliminated from the postseason. He believes he sees a strategic change the Miami Heat should make with the way they are employing star big man Bam Adebayo as a defensive presence. "I think Miami needs to move Bam […]

The Los Angeles Lakers would reportedly prefer to use free agent guard D’Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade this offseason. With the possibility of Chris Paul becoming a free agent this offseason after the Phoenix Suns informed the point guard of their plans to part ways with him, the Lakers may have found their man to […]

The whole basketball world is locked in on the NBA Finals series between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. This includes Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, who as always, had a pretty interesting takeaway from Wednesday’s Game 3 battle. Green even decided to drag Dubs teammate Stephen Curry into the conversation as he […]