8 Golden State Warriors who might not be back next season
Player Options
Draymond Green
Draymond Green is the Warriors’ biggest issue heading into the offseason, with the 33-year-old holding a $27.6 million player option for 2023-24. If he chooses to opt out, Green will become an unrestricted free agent which opens the door for other teams to make their case.
After a tumultuous training camp that was self-inflicted through his king hit on Jordan Poole, Green had a positive season that saw little sign of him slowing down like many had predicted. It makes him an attractable proposition for playoff teams needing his blend of elite defense and playmaking, though those same teams are unlikely to have the financial capacity to offer him anything substantial.
Warrior fans shouldn’t be overly concerned if Green does opt out of his player option, with the most likely result seeing him simply re-negotiate a new contract with Golden State. That’s likely to be a three or four-year deal at $20-$25 million per season, but the franchise could still lose their four-time champion if they don’t come to the table straight away.
Donte DiVincenzo
After 12 months of dealing with injuries and bouncing from Milwaukee to Sacramento, it felt as if Donte DiVincenzo found a home at the Warriors during the regular season. His consistently high-level three-point shooting and tenacious defense became a valued part of the Warriors’ set up, particularly given the absence of teammates that saw the 26-year-old start in 36 games during the regular season.
That same shooting and defense didn’t quite translate to the postseason though, diminishing his playing time and leaving an intriguing decision to be made on his $4.7 million player option for next season.
The regular season version of DiVincenzo looked like someone that could get three-times that amount, though prospective teams may be re-thinking that after his underwhelming playoff campaign. Would it be enough for Golden State to pinch another season out of him on this team-friendly deal? Highly doubtful. Don’t be surprised if we’ve seen the last of DiVincenzo in a Warrior uniform.