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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 […]

The Golden State Warriors’ goal is to compete for championships as long as Stephen Curry remains among the best players in the world. Once the 35-year-old finally ages out of his extended prime, though, re-setting his team’s expectations for title contention, it’s virtually guaranteed the greatest player in franchise history will finish his storied career […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Draymond Green are two of the top big men to come out of the Michigan State men’s basketball program in recent memory. Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of the best defensive players in the entire NBA at just 23 years of age, and he already has one Defensive Player of the […]

The Orlando Magic faced a challenging 2022-23 NBA season. They finished with the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference. With a focus on rebuilding and developing their young core, the Magic are preparing for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. This article highlights two players the Magic should avoid signing during the 2023 NBA free agency […]

There is complete agreement around the NBA that Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is a spectacular player who can dominate when it comes to scoring, rebounding and passing out assists. However, that just touches on his ability as a leader, something that ex-Nugget Monte Morris and Draymond Green pointed out after Denver dropped Game […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green recently picked up on something from the Denver Nuggets-Miami Heat NBA Finals Game 2 affair that was likely missed by most viewers. Jamal Murray took the final shot of the game for Denver, ultimately missing what would have been a game-tying three-pointer. Green pointed out that Nikola Jokic clapped his […]

The defending-champion Golden State Warriors vastly underperformed expectations this season while the Miami Heat continue defying them. After watching the underdog Heat roar back to beat the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Steve Kerr hinted at the overarching reason behind his team’s wholly disappointing title defense. Appearing on The Draymond Green Show Sunday […]

The Miami Heat did not have much to go their way in the first half of Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. The Heat shot a lowly 37.5 percent from the field in the opening half against the Denver Nuggets, and they hit on a mere four 3-point shot attempts. The Heat showed signs […]

The Miami Heat have a huge problem in the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets. Not only are they at a disadvantage size-wise, but they also don’t seem to have an answer for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray’s two-man game. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green slapped Jimmy Butler and co. with that harsh reality […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green feels that Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a bad match-up for the Miami Heat and their famous zone defense. Green shared as much after witnessing how Jokic picked the Miami defense apart in Denver’s Game 1 win in the NBA Finals. In the eventual 104-93 Nuggets victory, the […]

The Golden State Warriors are facing uncertainty this offseason, as the team will likely look different from the 2022 and 2023 iterations when all is said and done. President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Bob Myers has decided to step down from his post. Klay Thompson is extension-eligible, and Draymond Green can become an […]

The NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat will tip-off on Thursday night in Denver. When discussing the series on his podcast The Draymond Green Show via Volume Sports, Draymond Green said he is all in on the Nuggets. .@Money23Green is riding with the Nuggets in five 🏆 “They have not f–ked […]

The NBA Playoffs are when the pressure is at its highest. Given that the coveted NBA championship is on the line, NBA stars are more likely to be motivated to play their best. Although the physicality and defense are much tougher, some stars have used it as an opportunity to shine brightly. For this piece, […]

The Boston Celtics crashed out of the 2023 NBA playoffs in heartbreaking fashion, coming back from 3-0 down to the Miami Heat to force a Game 7 at home and then getting crushed in Boston in that final game. Now, the team must seriously consider making some changes to the team during the Celtics’ offseason, […]

The Miami Heat have an intriguing dilemma with Tyler Herro ahead of the NBA Finals. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green weighed in on how he believes they should handle the unique situation. Tyler Herro has yet to play since his April 16th injury during Game 1 of the Heat-Bucks series in the very first […]

The Boston Celtics collapse in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat has seen them get trolled pretty hard in recent days, and unsurprisingly, Draymond Green on the Golden State Warriors has been part of the crowd. After the Warriors beat the Celtics in the Finals last year, Green has largely […]

Thanks to his heroics throughout the series, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler was awarded the Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player. There was some talk, however, that Heat stud Caleb Martin should have won over Jimmy. As a matter of fact, the votes revealed that Martin was just a couple of votes shy of actually […]

The first domino of the Golden State Warriors’ offseason has fallen. Bob Myers’ departure as general manager lands like a hammer, adding a base of uncertainty to a pivotal summer always bound to be marked by change. Just because a new voice will be making final decisions in the front office, though, doesn’t mean the […]

The Golden State Warriors made headlines on Tuesday after it was revealed that soon-to-be former president and general manager Bob Myers has decided to step down from his post. Myers will be leaving the Dubs organization after 12 highly successful years with the team. Naturally, the attention has now turned to who will replace the […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is never shy about sharing his brutally honest opinions. Green, who even hilariously was rooting for the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, is now “happy” that Boston lost versus the Miami Heat in Game 7, per Bleacher Report and The Volume Sports. “Boston Celtics fans will make […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to achieve basketball immortality. After going down 0-3 in their series against the Miami Heat, Boston has won two straight. The Celtics are looking to be the first team in NBA history to come back from a 0-3 deficit. While all of Massachusetts is rooting for the Cs, another player […]