Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Draymond Green willing to leave Warriors for max contract?

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated Jul 27, 2022 3:03 PM ET

It's near impossible to imagine the Golden State Warriors without Draymond Green. But could that be a possibility if they don't pony up some dough?

According to The Athletic, the fiery power forward is looking for a max contract extension when he becomes eligible for one on August 3 -- and he is willing to explore other teams if the Dubs don't pay him.

Green has one year left on his current contract. A max extension would lock him in for five years at $164.2 million.

Draymond Green wants and believes he deserves a maximum contract extension from the Warriors, sources tell @anthonyVslater and @ThompsonScribe.

He is eligible to sign a four-year deal on Aug. 3. That is his desired length.

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— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 27, 2022

How do Green's teammates feel about him wanting a max extension? Per The Athletic, Steph Curry is a big advocate for his long-time teammate getting every penny. The NBA Finals MVP, to no one's surprise, sees himself, Green and Klay Thompson as a "package deal" and expects the Warriors to pay them as such.

While Golden State won the 2022 championship with the highest payroll in the league, they may not be as eager to spend money on Green just yet. Green is one of four core players from the championship team that is up for an extension and the Warriors are facing massive luxury tax implications over the next few years.

It will certainly be interesting to see what the Warriors decide to do -- and whether Draymond Green's days in the Bay Area are in fact numbered.

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