Warriors' Updated NBA Salary Cap as Draymond Declines Contract Option Amid LeBron, AD Rumors

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made a surprising move that could facilitate the team's pursuit of stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, which will give the Warriors "time and space to pursue" a trade for Davis from the Washington Wizards and to "convince" James to sign as a free agent.

Per ESPN's Bobby Marks, Golden State was $20 million below the first apron before Green declined his option, and Monday's move could open up the $15 million non-tax mid-level exception that would give the team "enough flexibility to build the bench."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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