NBA free agency used to be one of the most exciting parts of the offseason. Big names would switch teams, fans would stay up late waiting for Woj bombs, and teams would spend millions in minutes. But something feels different in 2025. This summer, fans and players are left scratching their heads. One veteran player, Draymond Green, has taken to social media to share exactly what he thinks has gone wrong.
Draymond Green speaks out on free agency struggles
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shared his strong opinion about the state of NBA free agency from his home in California. In a message posted to his
Instagram Story, Green opened up about how dull and confusing the free agency period has become this year.
"I'm sitting in my mancave having a conversation with my wife," Green wrote. "Baffled at the fact that NBA free agency is over. Quite frankly it never really started."
The 34-year-old didn’t hold back. He pointed fingers at the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), especially the "second apron" rule, which limits how much teams can spend on player salaries. He believes this new system is stopping teams from making big signings and hurting players' chances of getting fair deals.
Green even added, “I should’ve been the Players Association president,” showing just how strongly he feels about the issue.
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In the same post, Green made it clear he wasn’t targeting his teammate Jonathan Kuminga, despite naming him. Green wrote that Kuminga would "be great and make a bunch of money," adding that the post wasn’t a jab at the young forward.
But his message to other players was clear: too many are unaware of how the NBA business really works. Green said many players are "overplaying the market" and not understanding what the new rules mean for their careers.
"I watch players mismanage their careers and before they know it, look back like, ‘Damn, where to next?’" he wrote.
The new CBA came into effect before the 2023–2024 season. It introduced spending limits known as the first and second aprons, which make it harder for teams to add new high-salary players. Because of this, even talented free agents in 2025 are struggling to find strong offers.
Also Read:Top 5 famous NBA players born in July - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Zion Williamson, and othersGreen’s post is a rare, honest take from someone who's been in the league for over a decade. He didn’t just speak his mind; he raised real questions about where NBA free agency is heading.