The Golden State Warriors' disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers has led to speculation about the team's future, especially including controversial forward Draymond Green.

Green averaged 9.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists during the Warriors' postseason run, a performance that was tempered by Jordan Poole's 10.1 points per game. Many wondered whether Green's preseason punch of the Warriors' unofficial “third Splash Brother” could lead to the Warriors moving on from the former Michigan State star, but Head Coach Steve Kerr appeared to squash the rumors.

“He knows that he had a great season this year from a basketball perspective, but he knows that also he compromised things by what happened back in October,” Kerr said of Green. “And so part of him coming back next year has to be about rebuilding some of that trust and respect that he’s earned here for a long period of time. One thing I love about Draymond is he’s always brutally honest, and he can take that sort of critique because he knows it’s the truth.”

The Warriors have the 19th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and could be looking for more size up front to counteract Western Conference rivals Denver and Los Angeles.