Would the Warriors actually let Draymond Green go after punching Jordan Poole?

Draymond Green has won four championships with the Golden State Warriors alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andre Iguodala. But after attacking teammate Jordan Poole in practice this week, is it possible the Warriors would be willing to let Draymond go if he opts out of his contract this summer?

Green is signed for $27.5 million for the 2023-24 season, but he can opt out of the deal and become an unrestricted free agent. According to The Athletic, Draymond wants a max deal of four years, $138 million, which would run through his 37th birthday. Green might be the best defensive player in the NBA, but he hasn't averaged double-digit points or shot above 30 percent from three-point range since the 2017-18 season. He also missed 38 games last year.

But the Warriors are already facing an estimated luxury tax bill of more than $170 million for next season. While ownership has been willing to pay massive tax bills in pursuit of titles, they also proved there was a limit, like when they didn't match Portland's contract offer for standout reserve Gary Payton II. Next season, Poole's rumored extension would kick in, while All-Star forward Andrew Wiggins is a free agent this summer and could get a big new deal. The tax pressure might force a tough choice for management.

Star Stephen Curry doesn't want to see the team part ways with Green or Klay Thompson, and "sees the Big Three as a package deal." And ultimately, Curry is the most important member of the organization. 

But with Green making a series of mistakes, including getting suspended for Game 5 of the 2016 Finals, screaming profanities at Kevin Durant during a game, and now punching a teammate, the idea of life without Green seems more palatable and realistic.

Where could he go? The Los Angeles Lakers, featuring Green's friend LeBron James, have cap space next summer.

One NBA executive thinks Green would like to sign with Dallas and play with Luka Doncic.