Warriors: Forward Draymond Green holds a $27.7 million player option that could shape Golden State’s summer. ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported the club would gain salary-cap flexibility if Green declines the option and signs a smaller multiyear agreement. Marks suggested a two-year, $40 million contract that would pay Green approximately $19.2 million in 2024-25 and $20.8 million the following season. A lower first-year number would allow the Warriors to access their full $15 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception and would align Green’s deal with head coach Steve Kerr’s remaining term. Marks added that Golden State might prefer Green to keep his current salary if the front office pursues a major trade involving stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Maybe you opt out and do a longer deal; maybe you opt in and extend,” Green told ESPN. The organization faces another complex cap puzzle around Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Green.
Knicks: Center Mitchell Robinson’s market value is rising after a productive but injury-shortened season. According to Marks, the 26-year-old could command a contract similar to Steven Adams’ recent extension with Houston, projected at three years and $39 million—about $13 million annually. New York is roughly $13 million under the second tax apron with several roster spots to fill, so a deal above the minimum for Robinson would likely push the club deeper into luxury-tax territory unless additional moves are made. On the court, the Knicks outscored opponents by 6.7 points per 100 possessions with Robinson playing, per Cleaning the Glass. He remained one of the league’s top offensive rebounders in fewer than 20 minutes per game but continues to struggle at the line, owning the lowest postseason free-throw percentage in NBA history among players with at least 100 attempts. Despite the limitation, New York values his defense, rebounding and fit alongside Jalen Brunson.
76ers: Wing Kelly Oubre Jr. may finally be in line for a significant raise. Marks projected a three-year, $40.5 million contract that includes a player option in the third season. Oubre, 30, joined Philadelphia on a one-year, $2.9 million “prove-it” deal in 2023 before agreeing to a modest two-year, $12 million pact. He has exceeded both contracts, averaging at least 14 points in each of the last three seasons and lifting his three-point accuracy to 36 percent in 2023-24. “I’ve averaged 20 points in this league and still found myself barely getting any contracts,” Oubre recently said. The Sixers hope to retain him, but the Nets, Bulls, Pistons and Lakers are among the teams expected to show interest.
Source: Hoops Wire
