# Draymond Green Open To Leaving Warriors

> Draymond Green says he won't retire after Warriors season despite no guarantees.
- Title: Draymond Green Open To Leaving Warriors · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Draymond Green says he won't retire after Warriors season despite no guarantees. Draymond Green will play next season with Warriors or retire, but has no…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-not-going-to-retire-draymond-green-open-to-leaving-warriors-to-continue-nba-career
- Author: Prit Chauhan
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:12:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: draymond green, warriors, nba, stephen curry, golden state, player option, nba career, sports
## Draymond Green and Steve Kerr hug
Draymond Green hugged Steve Kerr after Warriors lost to Phoenix Suns in April.

> i don’t know what’s going to happen next, but i love you guys to death. thank you
## Green says Warriors could be end of career
Draymond Green says Warriors might be end of his career but he won't retire.

> we’re not oblivious. this could be it
## Green drafted by Warriors in 2012
Draymond Green was drafted 35th overall by Warriors in 2012 and has won four championships.
## Green declined $27.7m player option
Draymond Green declined $27.7 million player option for this season.
## Warriors have no guarantees for Green
Warriors have no guarantees for Green beyond this season after he re-signed for $27.7m.
## Green wants to play next season
Draymond Green says he will play next season if he can't stay with Warriors.

> i would love to play basketball next year… if that’s not here, i’m not going to retire
## Warriors coming off 37, 45 season
Warriors finished 37, 45 season and will play Lakers short-handed this week.
## Key takeaway

Draymond Green will play next season with Warriors or retire, but has no guarantees beyond this year.