Warriors’ Draymond Green Out Three More Weeks, per Report

The Warriors forward reportedly has begun counseling mandated by the NBA amid his indefinite suspension for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić.

Madison Williams | Dec 18, 2023

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Warriors forward Draymond Green is poised to miss at least three more weeks of action while serving an indefinite suspension, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA for striking Suns center Jusuf Nurkić in the face last week. Charania reported Monday that Green will be sidelined for at least another three weeks. This means fans won’t see Green return to the court until at least 2024. However, the ultimate length of the league-imposed suspension remains unknown.

Additionally, the 33-year-old forward has begun counseling that the NBA is requiring him to complete before he can be cleared to play.

Warriors forward Draymond Green runs on the court during a game. — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green remains suspended by the NBA after striking Suns center Jusuf Nurkić last week :: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports

ESPN’s Malika Andrews reported that Green “100% agreed” with the NBA’s decision to suspend him and require counseling in the wake of the incident.

The NBA came to the decision to suspend indefinitely based on “Green’s repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts,” according to a league statement.

Published Dec 18, 2023

MADISON WILLIAMS

Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining SI in 2022, Williams worked at The Sporting News. Having graduated from Augustana College, she completed a master’s in sports media at Northwestern University. She is a dog mom and an avid reader.