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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green hit the showers early on Thursday night after getting himself tossed out the ball game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. Draymond Green picks up two technical fouls midway through the second quarter and gets to go home early. — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 28, 2020 With […]

The Golden State Warriors are expecting forward Draymond Green to return in time for Thursday’s showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. “He should be fine Thursday,” said head coach Steve Kerr, according to Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. “He tried to go through shootaround this morning, and he was still hurting. We just […]

Former NBA forward Antoine Walker enjoys watching Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green play the game of basketball. Walker believes he, Green and Antetokounmpo have the same mindset on the court: “I like Draymond Green and his all-around game,” Walker told Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype. “He’s a better […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson posted an emotional message on Instagram dedicated to Kobe Bryant, his “favorite player” growing up. “No amount of words can express how much Kobe meant to me and my family. Growing up, he was my favorite player on my favorite team… Your legacies will live on, not only thru […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will not play Sunday versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a right pelvic contusion, according to the league’s official injury report. Green’s absence means the five-time All-NBA Defensive team member and 2016-17 NBA Defensive Player of the Year will have to wait until next season for his first […]

The Houston Rockets made a bold declaration when they traded away center Clint Capela in a four-team deal that brought swingman Robert Covington to Houston. Capela had been–for all intents and purposes–Houston’s only reliable big on the roster, and he had since developed into one of the best rebounders in the league. But Houston’s insistence […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green claims he and star point guard Stephen Curry want to help new small forward Andrew Wiggins “reach his promise.” Wiggins hasn’t lived up to being the No. 1 overall pick of his draft class despite his jaw-dropping athleticism and the fact that his points per game average is […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been one to hold a younger player’s hand or gently acclimate them to what has been, traditionally, a culture of winning. He certainly will not start with Andrew Wiggins. Green alluded to the media’s presentation of Wiggins as a bust by pointing out his desire and the […]

There are plenty of people who believe Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry shouldn’t play this season even when he gets cleared by team doctors to play. All-Star power forward Draymond Green, as expected, doesn’t agree (via NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole). Regarding the debate over whether Stephen Curry should return, Draymond […]

The Draymond Green era with the Golden State Warriors appears to be coming to an end, as Green told reporters on Wednesday he wants a buyout so he can play for a playoff team. Draymond Green has never been on a non-playoff team just playing out the string. What does he still want to accomplish […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently noted that he sees quite a bit of similarity in the games of Draymond Green and Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. Adebayo, now playing in his third NBA season, has become an integral piece of Miami’s playoff aspirations. His numbers have improved on both ends of […]

Golden State Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins played his first game with Draymond Green on Monday night. Following their 113-101 loss to the Miami Heat, Wiggins spoke about his first experience playing alongside Golden State’s charismatic veteran: “It was great. He’s a great motivator. Great leader and if you’re open he’s going to find you.” Wiggins […]

For Draymond Green who knows the Golden State Warriors system inside-out, Andrew Wiggins will fit in with the team’s core “for a long time.’ At the trade deadline, the Warriors acquired Wiggins plus two draft picks in exchange for Jacob Evans, D’Angelo Russell and Omari Spellman. Ahead of Monday’s duel against the Miami Heat, Green […]

Former Golden State Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala is now a member of the Miami Heat. The NBA champion was recently traded to South Beach by way of the Memphis Grizzlies, a team that he didn’t play a single minute for this season. Now with the Heat as Miami continues to stay red-hot, Iguodala will be […]

Draymond Green gave his two cents on the recent trade that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves and yielded Andrew Wiggins as a return piece for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors veteran praised Wiggins while maintaining the swap is one that will favor both players at the end: “It’s a great situation for […]

The Golden State Warriors will face the Miami Heat on Monday, the new home of former longtime cog Andre Iguodala, who won three rings with the organization along with a Finals MVP. Asked how he plans to welcome Iguodala in his first visit to the Chase Center as a member of the Heat, Draymond Green […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green praised both teams for Thursday’s pre-deadline trade that sent point guard D’Angelo Russell, Jacob Evans, and Omari Spellman to the Minnesota Timberwolves, in exchange for forward Andrew Wiggins a protected 2021 first round pick and a 2012 second round pick. https://twitter.com/dlouno/status/1226320138644774914 Speaking to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols on The Jump […]

Kevin Durant has admitted a few times that the Draymond Green incident from last season was just one reason why he decided to leave the Golden State Warriors. To recall, Green started calling Durant “a bi**h” during an overtime game between the Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Green, who questioned KD about […]

The Miami Heat have reportedly expressed trade interest in Golden State Warriors All-Star power forward Draymond Green, according to Greg Leif Sylvander of Five Reasons Sports Network. Green is reportedly aware of the Heat’s interest in him: Heat have expressed interest in Golden State’s Draymond Green according to a source. Many hurdles exist:• hard cap […]

Draymond Green is all smiles after the Golden State Warriors took down the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday for the 11th win of the season. Aside from his stellar play for the Dubs though, Green has another reason to be ecstatic about. Apparently, the Warriors also set a new franchise record on triples made in a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans booed Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during pregame introductions. This became all the motivation Green needed to turn in his best game of the season to lead the Warriors and Steve Kerr to a dominant 131-112 win on Saturday. Green’s standout performance came as no surprise to Kerr. The Warriors head […]

It’s been a long, tough season for Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green. The Warriors entered Thursday with the worst record in the NBA after going to the Finals five straight seasons. Green, the leader of the Warriors, has remained professional all season despite the losing, but he lost his train of thought for […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered a blunt take regarding Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s shocking death. Green claimed he would rather talk to the deceased superstar rather than talk about him. Speaking to reporters just a day after a helicopter ferrying Bryant and eight others crashed in Calabasas, California, a distraught Green […]

For Draymond Green, the 2016 NBA Finals was the lowest point in his career. After all, they were favored to win it all after snagging a historic 73-win season. Yet in the NBA Finals, they faltered despite being up 3-1. According to the Golden State Warriors forward, a conversation with Kobe Bryant pulled him out […]

Golden State Warriors big man Draymond Green has never been one to curb his tongue, and on Friday, he let it loose again. When asked about what his criteria would be for who makes the NBA All-Star Game, Green said his would be considerably different than everyone else’s and went on to explain why TV […]

The long-running feud between Charles Barkley and Draymond Green is not over. Recently, Barkley said that the Golden State Warriors big man is not talking as much this season because he is averaging a “triple-single,” a jab at the rather poor statistical campaign Green is having. Of course, Green was ready to respond: “You make everything […]

Golden State Warriors big man Draymond Green will not play in his team’s game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday due to a finger sprain, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Green seems to have suffered the injury during the Warriors’ overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. He finished with six […]

NBA icon Charles Barkley fired shots at Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and his ‘triple single’ average. Ahead of the Warriors’ duel with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Barkley gave Green a good ribbing for his numbers this 2019-20 season. He’s averaging 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and  5.5 assists or in Barkley’s eyes, a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reminded Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant why he is the former Defensive Player of the Year on Sunday night. Morant called for isolation after Green switched onto him during the third quarter, but Green used his physicality to stay in front of Morant, easily sending his shot attempt back […]

L.A. Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell made a tough and-one layup over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. Patrick Beverley, L.A.’s ever so brash point guard, made sure to let everyone know that Green is too small to stop Trez at the basket. https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1215873059090886661 Green has had a reputation of being one of the best […]

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The Golden State Warriors are listing Draymond Green and D’Angelo Russell as questionable to play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Russell is still recovering from a left shoulder contusion, while Green is “a little banged up,” according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. He dealt with a minor right ankle injury this week: […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. While speaking to reporters after the Warriors’ morning shootaround, Green had nothing but praise for Antetokounmpo, whose Bucks have the best record in the NBA, just like last season: “No, not really,” Green said when asked if he has […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks after resting from an ankle injury Monday, according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. D’Angelo Russell will miss his fifth straight game with a right shoulder injury. The Warriors have now racked up five losses to follow […]

According to Golden State Warriors head coach, veteran power forward Draymond Green will return to the team’s lineup on Wednesday against the surging Milwaukee Bucks. Green has been just one of the many Warriors players to fall victim to the injury bug this season as the seasoned big man has been battling an ankle injury. […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without Draymond Green and D’Angelo Russell when they take on the Sacramento Kings on Monday, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Russell will miss his fourth straight game with a shoulder injury after there was some optimism he would suit up. Green tweaked his ankle last game and […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green missed Sunday’s practice after apparently tweaking his ankle during Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Green is questionable to play on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings: Kerr says Draymond tweaked his ankle in last night’s game. He did not practice. He is […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green had another lackluster performance on Saturday, as he failed to help his side to a home victory against the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors suffered a 111-104 loss, with Green accounting for only two points (0-of-2 from the field, 2-of-2 from the line), six rebounds, three assists, and a […]

Players getting heckled by fans is a fairly common occurrence in the NBA. But on Thursday night, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors got into a lengthy discourse with a Minnesota Timberwolves fan sitting courtside: Draymond vs. a Timberwolves fan sitting courtside 😂 https://t.co/w7frzumXSu — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 3, 2020 Perhaps Green was helping […]