After opting out of his deal earlier this offseason, veteran forward Draymond Green is officially back with the Golden State Warriors.According to ESPNs Shams Charania, Green is returning to Golden State on a one-year, $27.7 million deal.Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN, Charania reported.There was never any doubt that Green would be back. MORE: Draymond Green and Udonis Haslem still have beefThe only reason Green opted out of his deal was to give the Warriors the flexibility to pursue LeBron James, who ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this past weekend.Heres a look at what the Warriors starting lineup looks like with Green back in the fold.Warriors projected starting lineupGolden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talks to guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn ImagesPG: Stephen CurrySG: Brandin PodziemskiSF: Jimmy Butler/Gui SantosPF: Draymond GreenC: Kristaps PorzingisThis lineup wouldve looked a lot better if LeBron James was in it, but unfortunately that dream is now dead.The biggest question mark here is Butler, who suffered a torn ACL in January that leaves his status for the 2026-27 campaign up in the air.While Butler should be back at some point this coming season, we may not see him on the floor until February, which will be one year from his surgery.The Warriors director of medicine, Rick Celebrini, is known for his cautious approach with veterans in the late stages of rehab.DeAnthony Meltonreturned from his ACL tear last season at exactly the 12-month mark, ESPNs Anthony Slater said of Butlers possible timeline.MORE: Ranking LeBron James 5 worst NBA teams in his careerI mean, hell, I hope its early season, Butler said of his hopeful return timeline. I want to play as many games as I can while I can alongside Steph and [Draymond Green]. That was the reason that Joe [Lacob] and them brought me here.Even when he returns, Butler may not be himself in his first season back from such a significant injury, especially because hes going to be 37 years old.With an aging roster that has a massive question mark in Butler, its no surprise LeBron decided to play elsewhere.Green would disagree with that, though.MORE: LeBron James has sights set on another NBA recordI ultimately dont think Bron was ever able to get over the history and I understand it, I get it, Green said of LeBrons decision to not play for the Warriors.Whatever the case may be, the Warriors are now heading toward another mediocre season as the remaining remnants of a once-great dynasty play out their final days with the franchise.