BAD NEWS: Two key players for the Golden State Warriors have been suspended by NBA, which will impact their upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Draymond Green, a forward for the Golden State Warriors, will serve a five-game suspension for his involvement in a fight with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the story today.
Draymond Green of Golden State will miss five games due to an NBA suspension, an ESPN source has confirmed.
The two got into a fight during the first quarter of the competition. The footage depicts several players pushing, ripping at jerseys, and generally acting aggressively toward one another.
In 22.2 minutes per game over nine appearances, Green is averaging 8.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists for the Warriors. He is making 45.0% of his three-pointers and 48.2% of his field goals.
Golden State’s record is currently 6-6 after losing to the Timberwolves in the game.