Warriors forward Draymond Green will return to action in a Monday clash with the Grizzlies, sources inform Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link).
This will mark the four-time All-Star’s first appearance in the last 16 contests, as he was suspended indefinitely last month after violently striking Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face last month, unprovoked. He was instantly ejected upon being assessed a flagrant 2 foul for the offense.
Golden State has gone 8-8 since Green began serving his suspension.
Across his 15 available contests with the club, Green has averaged 9.7 PPG on a respectable .490/.429/.833 shooting line, along with 5.8 APG, 5.5 RPG, and 0.7 BPG.
This latest altercation with Nurkic marked just the most recent in a series of bizarre on-court transgressions from Green in the last two seasons. The four-time champ received no regular season penalty for punching then-teammate Jordan Poole in the face during a training camp practice in the fall of 2022. He was suspended, however, after stomping on Kings center Domantas Sabonis‘ chest during a first-round playoff game last season, and again last month after choking Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert.
Green, 33, underwent counseling during his time away. The 2016/17 Defensive Player of the Year also revealed recently that he had contemplated retirement, but was talked out of it by league commissioner Adam Silver.
Because his ban lasted less than 20 games, Green lost $153,931 per contest during the suspension.
They should have activated him yesterday against the Bucks. Memphis hates him and will surely give him the finger with all the hate they have for him in the building.
Only a home game would be any different
There are certain cities Green is hated in way more than others who don’t care. Memphis is one of them.
nba strategically reinstated Draymond in a timely fashion to where his return lined up to face Memphis at thier home floor..Both teams are under .500 and nba needs the views..knowing that Memphis hates Draymond would put his counsel sessions to a test..
I’m sure he’s worried about that.
Oh wow so excited. Jk
Mavs and Warriors should be talking to Magic. Carter fits them right….. still a young player.
Philly should be talking Fultz. He fits Maxey nice too.
“Along with Wendell Carter Jr., whose availability was disclosed here last week, Orlando is said to be exploring the trade market for guard Markelle Fultz, who is playing on a $17 million expiring contract.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com”
Seriously. They have no reason to give up Draymond.He strikes the the same sort of fear the Oakland Raiders had on teams.
You guys are so stupid. You keep saying they need a 7-footer to win a Finals. Didn’t happen. Look at all the wasted seasons they spent on the perfect 7-footer.