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Warriors Sign Horford, Court Green, Navigate Luxury Tax

6/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Warriors are reshaping staff after Terry Stitts and Jerry Stackhouse left, with Willie Green courted by the Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks.
Golden State signed Al Horford to a two-year, $14 million contract.
Jimmy Butler appeared with owner Joe Lacob at the IREN jersey-patch launch, suggesting a trade is unlikely.
Staying under the luxury-tax apron and Draymond Green’s June 29 option decision lets Golden State use the $15 million mid-level exception or exceed the tax.

History

Historical Context

Since the NBA introduced a luxury-tax system in 2002, teams that exceed the tax line face escalating penalties. The 2023-24 collective-bargaining agreement added a second tax apron, triggered roughly $17.5 million over the threshold, limiting roster moves for tax-paying clubs. Facing that constraint, the Golden State Warriors reshuffled staff and pursued new coaching and player options to stay under the apron.

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Story summary

The Warriors are reshaping staff after Terry Stitts and Jerry Stackhouse left, with Willie Green courted by the Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks.
Golden State signed Al Horford to a two-year, $14 million contract.
Jimmy Butler appeared with owner Joe Lacob at the IREN jersey-patch launch, suggesting a trade is unlikely.
Staying under the luxury-tax apron and Draymond Green’s June 29 option decision lets Golden State use the $15 million mid-level exception or exceed the tax.

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