Draymond Green could leave Warriors, follow LeBron James to new team

LeBron James is keeping the basketball world on edge with his looming free agency decision.For the first time in eight seasons, James won’t be wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform and everyone wants to know where he’ll go next.Soon after James informed the Lakers he wouldn’t return for the 2026-27 season, the Golden State Warriors emerged as a contender to sign the four-time NBA champion.James has spent time with Steph Curry and head coach Steve Kerr during their gold medal run at the Paris Olympics.

Moreover, Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option with Golden State to become a free agent.Green’s decision appeared to be in favor of the Warriors, giving the team more cap space to sign James.

The 36-year-old said that it was a team-friendly decision on his podcast.Yahoo Sports podcaster and writer Kevin O’Connor wonders whether Green was actually motivated to become a free agent in order to join James on another team.“This is just pure speculation on my part, but I think it’s worth wondering if Draymond Green could follow LeBron wherever he goes.

“I feel like a lot of people point to him opting out purely about Golden State having flexibility to sign LeBron, give him more money, also bring back Draymond at a discounted deal.And that might be all it is.

“But, Klay already left.Who’s to say Draymond wouldn’t leave either.

He knows this business.He has talked openly how he understands in this league anyone can be traded….

I feel like there’s a possibility Draymond could decide to go wherever LeBron goes.A lot of the teams on that list for LeBron could use a Draymond Green.

“He just adds so much to any contending team.I think if the Warriors don’t get LeBron, there’s no path to anymore rings these next couple years,” O’Connor said.

While O’Connor is simply wondering whether Green’s decision to become a free agent could have other motives, the Warriors are no longer considered a favorite in the James sweepsta...