Draymond Green Returns to Warriors After LeBron James Pursuit Falls Short

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Draymond Green Returns to Warriors After LeBron James Pursuit Falls Short

Green has agreed to return to Golden State on a one-year, $27.7 million contract, according to Shams Charania. The deal matches the player option he declined, a move designed to give the Warriors flexibility while pursuing LeBron James. With that chase unsuccessful, Green is staying alongside Stephen Curry for another season as Golden State reassesses its championship path.

By Raahib Singh

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Draymond Green Ranks Knicks and Sixers as East’s Top Two Threats

Green said LeBron’s Philadelphia move “affects the East dramatically,” with Boston stepping back and Miami still lacking shooting. He believes the Heat’s “length” and “athleticism” could create defensive problems, but placed New York and Philadelphia above everyone else. “Your top two is Sixers and the Knicks,” Green said, adding, “Knicks being first.”

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Pat Riley Was Certain LeBron James Would Choose Miami Heat

"Pat Riley thought he was getting LeBron. I just think he was very optimistic," Windhorst said on The Hoop Collective. He had Miami's odds above 50% at one point before Philadelphia surged past both suitors and finalized the deal Sunday. "I was surprised it was Philly," he added, admitting even he had the Heat favored heading into free agency.

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Draymond Green Warns V. J. Edgecombe Could Be Sixers' Biggest Loser

"If I'm V. J. Edgecombe's agent, I'm not sure I'm happy with the summer that the 76ers have had... Like you go from being sometimes the second option when Embiid was out to sometimes being the fifth option. It's a big, big difference," Green said on his show. Edgecombe was the third pick in last year's draft.

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Kelsey Plum’s Sparks Future Could Force Trade Before Next Week

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Kelsey Plum’s Sparks Future Could Force Trade Before Next Week

Plum signed a one-year deal with Los Angeles, but The Athletic reports she is not expected to re-sign next offseason. That leaves the Sparks facing a deadline: move Plum before next week or risk losing a valuable asset for nothing. With her future uncertain, Los Angeles must decide whether to prioritize the present or protect its long-term value.

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