The Golden State Warriors want to keep Draymond Green, yet the team is prepared for him to formally decline his $27.5 million player option for the final year of his contract next season and become an unrestricted free agent seeking a long-term deal. Green, who said in April he wants to retire with Golden State, would have to notify the Warriors of his decision by June 30. The season began with Green punching Jordan Poole at practice during training camp then taking a brief leave of absence from the team.