San Francisco fans rejoiced as the Golden State Warriors lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in the 2022 Finals. They entered the 2022-23 season as the reigning champions with a lot to prove. However, their hopes of experiencing the same joy were crushed on Friday night after the Los Angeles Lakers tossed them out of the championship race. Shortly after the disappointing loss, a major update on Warriors’ Draymond Green surfaced online that could very well determine his future in the league.

The Los Angeles Lakers had one of the worst starts this season, but they eventually rose to the occasion when needed to. From being one of the bottom five teams during the first half of the season to securing a spot in the Conference Finals, LeBron James‘ Lakers have indeed come a long way.

Draymond Green to remain a Warriors star?

After Game 6 concluded with LA’s victory, Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic dropped a major bomb concerning Draymond Green. As per reports, the 4x NBA champion will be staying in the Bay Area for not just one but multiple seasons. The Dub Nation is reportedly planning to talk about a possible multiyear contract with Green.

The reason, as stated by Charania and Slater, was that if Green decides to enter the open market then he would be receiving offers from several playoff-contending teams who would be interested in acquiring him. They added, “Both Green and the Warriors appear intent on discussing an extension to their partnership, if the price is right.”

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Green has been playing for the Warriors since he was first drafted into the league in 2012. The franchise is set on exploring all options to re-sign Green, who will enter the final year of his four-year contract worth $99.6 million. Moreover, Green had made it clear during the post-game media conference that he wished to remain a Warriors star for the rest of his career.

The Lakers put an end to the Warriors’ championship pursuit

The Lakers are just four victories away from another trip to the Finals. In the crucial game of the intense series, the Lakers defeated the Warriors by 122-101. While Stephen Curry dropped a game-high 32 points, it proved to be insufficient in securing the victory.

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LeBron James led the team with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. Auston Reaves added 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. They will be facing the Denver Nuggets in the Conference Finals starting Tuesday. Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments.