Warriors have a plan to get LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and Draymond Green just completed Step 1
Draymond Green has opted out of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, potentially clearing the way for the team to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The move is part of a complex financial strategy to assemble a super-team.
Why it matters
This potential roster shift would significantly alter the competitive landscape of the NBA and impact the salary cap strategies of multiple franchises.
For most of the offseason, Draymond Green was expected to pick up his $27.7 million player option to return to the Golden State Warriors for the final season of his contract. On Monday, however, Green wound up declining that player option, technically making him an unrestricted free agent. The expectation should certainly still be for him to return to Golden State. Now, however, it seems as though he might be trying to bring some big names with him.
The article analyzes sports business strategy and roster moves without taking a partisan stance.
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