Golden State Warriors Player Reportedly Left Arena Limping

According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, Draymond Green left the arena limping.

Feb 1, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts after the officials call in favor of the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images / Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Draymond Green will be available for Friday's game (h/t Anthony Slater of The Athletic).

Steph Curry and Draymond Green have been upgraded to available tonight. They’ll play in Utah. De’Anthony Melton probable. Looks like Warriors will have all 12 rotation players.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 25, 2024

On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors blew out the Portland Trail Blazers (140-104) to win their first game of the 2024-25 season.

Draymond Green finished with eight points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 3/3 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in 20 minutes of playing time.

Oct 23, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green (23) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trailblazers during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images / Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

The Warriors will now face off against the Utah Jazz on Friday evening in Salt Lake City.

For the game, Green is listed as questionable due to a knee injury.

Via Underdog NBA: "Draymond Green (knee) listed questionable for Friday."

Draymond Green (knee) listed questionable for Friday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) October 24, 2024

According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, Green was seen limping as the Warriors left the arena in Portland.

Via Poole: "Draymond was limping on the way to the bus. Asked him about it. Response was the same as most pro athletes with a postgame limp: ‘I’m aight, man.’"

Draymond was limping on the way to the bus. Asked him about it. Response was the same as most pro athletes with a postgame limp: ‘I’m aight, man.’ https://t.co/g50GTyvhEo

— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) October 24, 2024

Fans reacted to Poole's post.

@be_dizzled: "And so it begins lol"

And so it begins lol

— it me. (@be_dizzled) October 25, 2024

@ChipTingle: "Another huge advantage of their depth, resting minor bumps, especially for the vets."

Another huge advantage of their depth, resting minor bumps, especially for the vets.

— Chip Tingle (@ChipTingle) October 25, 2024

@Yay_Arreeeaaaaa: "When did this happen? He looked alright last night."

When did this happen? He looked alright last night.

— K.Ella (@Yay_Arreeeaaaaa) October 25, 2024

Green finished last year with averages of 8.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point range in 55 games.

The four-time NBA Champion is in his 13th season (all with the Warriors).

Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) grabs a rebound against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images / Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Following their showdown with the Jazz, the Warriors will play their first game at home when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday evening.