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3 Offseason tasks the Golden State Warriors should already be working on

By Peter O'Keefe

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a shot on Donte DiVincenzo #0 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on February 28, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a shot on Donte DiVincenzo #0 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on February 28, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors are pushing towards what they hope is another sustained playoff run, and with four-straight wins there’s reason for optimism among the defending champions. That doesn’t mean the franchise doesn’t have one eye on the future, and specifically the offseason where there’s some key decisions to be made.

Complicating matters is that Golden State’s general manager, Bob Myers, is also out of contract at season’s end. That in itself is a task for owner Joe Lacob, with the loss of Myers sure to put a dent in plans should that eventuate.

The Golden State Warriors face an intriguing offseason with plenty of choices to be made about the construction of next season’s roster.

How this season pans out will clearly have an impact on the Warriors’ plans moving forward, and that starts with an offseason that could shape the future of the franchise. Let’s have a look at three offseason tasks Golden State will already be working on.

1. A new contract for Draymond Green.

This is by far the most pressing issue for the Warriors, though the decision largely rests with Green himself. The 33-year-old can opt into a $27.6 million option for next season, or opt out and become an unrestricted free agent.

Could Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors part ways this offseason? (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Could Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors part ways this offseason? (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Green is likely to opt out of the option in the aim of securing a longer term deal, even if that means taking less dollars per season. Last week Spotrac’s Keith Smith evaluated that Green and the franchise could come together on a three-year, $60 million contract, which would guarantee the four-time champion more money while also helping Golden State’s exorbitant luxury tax bill.

That would seem unders for Green given his still relatively high level of form this season, however there’s few teams with salary cap space that could realistically offer him more. It’s hard to picture him in a different team’s jersey, but it’s possible should the Warriors fail to meet his financial demands.

A former Defensive Player of the Year, legend of the franchise, and a future Hall of Famer, the Warriors can’t afford to lose Green should they wish to remain in championship contention next season and beyond.

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