Sources: Warriors eyeing LeBron, AD reunion
Key takeaways
- Hours ahead of the option deadline, Green's decline is a blaring indication that the franchise has something brewing and signals a shift in his and the franchise's belief in what they can possibly pull off this summer.
- Green, James and Davis are represented by the same agent -- Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul.
- Team sources have indicated for weeks a planned pursuit of James via free agency, but early intel told them that James was likely to return to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The Golden State Warriors are planning a pursuit of Le Bron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade this week, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, opening up the flexibility after Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option Monday morning.
Green had until 5 p.m. ET to decide on the option. For weeks, team and league sources indicated that Green would turn down the one-year financial guarantee and the Warriors would work with him on a new contract -- lowering his salary for next season -- only if it freed up the immediate flexibility for Golden State to secure a significant roster upgrade.
Hours ahead of the option deadline, Green's decline is a blaring indication that the franchise has something brewing and signals a shift in his and the franchise's belief in what they can possibly pull off this summer.