Warriors' Draymond Green: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Green registered 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, four rebounds, four blocks and three steals across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 127-125 victory over the Mavericks.
Green scored in double figures for the second time over his last three contests, but the defensive production was the main takeaway from his stat line. He recorded three steals for the second time this month and established a new season high in blocks. Though 11 outings in March, Green is averaging 9.7 points, 6.6 boards, 6.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 30.6 minutes while shooting 56.8 percent from the field.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Set to start against Dallas
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Green (wrist) is available and in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Dallas.
Green has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday due to right wrist soreness. The veteran forward will start alongside Kevon Looney in the frontcourt.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Likely to play Wednesday
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Green is probable for Wednesday's game versus Dallas due to right wrist soreness.
It is unclear when Green picked up his wrist injury, but it isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup. The 32-year-old forward is averaging 7.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 33.0 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Starting in return
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Green (suspension) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Memphis.
Green returns from a one-game suspension and will jump straight into the lineup, sending Jonathan Kuminga to the bench. Green is averaging 9.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game in March.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Picks up 16th tech, to miss game
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Green was assessed his 16th technical foul of the season in Wednesday's 134-126 loss to the Clippers, triggering an automatic one-game suspension unless the NBA rescinds the technical, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports. He finished the contest with eight points (3-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 35 minutes.
Green was assessed the technical with 40.8 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter for throwing the basketball at the head of the Clippers' Russell Westbrook, which prompted a retaliatory flagrant foul from Marcus Morris during the Warriors' ensuing possession. Morris was ejected from the contest for hitting Green in the face, and while Green stayed in the game, he looks like he'll now have to miss Friday's game in Atlanta unless the NBA looks favorably on his situation when his technical foul is reviewed. Though Green expressed optimism after the game that his technical would be rescinded, his track record doesn't inspire much confidence that the league office will grant him any leniency.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Cleared to play
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Green (ankle) is starting Monday's game against the Suns, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Green was officially listed as probable due to a right ankle sprain, and the team has since confirmed that he'll take the court Monday night. He's averaging 10.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists through six March appearances.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Probable Monday
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Green (ankle) is probable for Monday's matchup with the Suns.
Green tweaked his ankle during Saturday's win over the Bucks, but he was able to play through it and said after the game that he fully intended to play Monday. It looks like he'll power through the ankle issue and managers can expect to get official confirmation on his status closer to Monday's tip.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Plans to play through ankle sprain
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Green said after Saturday's 125-116 win over the Bucks that he "100 percent" expects to play Monday against the Suns after suffering a sprained right ankle against Milwaukee, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Green limped to the locker room midway through the third quarter after getting tangled with the Bucks' Jrue Holiday, but he checked back into the contest with 38.7 seconds remaining in the period. The 33-year-old big man ended up playing 36 minutes during the win, finishing with five points (2-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds and nine assists. Though Green acknowledged after the game that he expects the ankle to be sore Sunday, he noted that he's in no position to take games off while the 35-33 Warriors -- who currently sit one game ahead of the Timberwolves for seventh place in the Western Conference standings -- aim to avoid a spot in the Play-In Tournament. Consider him probable for Monday's game until the Warriors release an official injury report for the contest.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Returns to action Saturday
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Green (ankle) has returned to Saturday's game against the Bucks, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Shortly after being listed as questionable, Green was back in the mix, so it seems the ankle injury wasn't as severe as initially expected. He was visibly limping, however, so further tests might be needed once the game ends to see the actual extent of the potential injury.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Questionable to return Saturday
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Green (ankle) is officially questionable to return Saturday against the Bucks, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Green returned to the bench shortly after heading to the locker room, but the Warriors have deemed him as questionable to return, so they're being cautious with him. Patrick Baldwin and JaMychal Green will be in line to earn additional minutes if Green doesn't step back on the court.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Heads to locker room Saturday
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Green exited Saturday's game against the Bucks with an ankle injury, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Green went down and limped off the court, so this could rule him out for the rest of the contest, as the Warriors are not in a position to take many risks with injuries. If he can't return, Patrick Baldwin and JaMychal Green would be in line to earn additional minutes.
Green provided 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, 11 assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 137-128 loss to Oklahoma City.
All of Green's points came in the first and third quarters where he went a combined 5-of-7 from the field. The power forward played a major role as the facilitator throughout the contest, however, dishing out five dimes in the first half and six over the final two quarters to finish with a team-high 11 assists on the night.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Good to go against Thunder
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Green (hand) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder.
Green has been upgraded from probable to available with a hand injury he suffered against Portland. The 32-year-old forward is averaging 9.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 28.2 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Probable Tuesday
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Green (hand) is probable for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder.
Green tweaked his hand last Tuesday during the Warriors' matchup with the Trail Blazers, and he aggravated it again during Sunday's game in Los Angeles. However, it's an injury that Green intends to continue to power through, as it's mostly a pain tolerance issue. The Warriors don't have any back-to-back sets during Week 20, so barring a setback, Green should be available for all three games.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Near triple-double in return
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Green (knee) provided 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 123-105 win over the Trail Blazers.
Green returned from a two-game absence due to a knee injury and submitted one of his best overall performances of the season. He scored in double figures for just the fourth time across eight February appearances, finished with team highs in rebounds and assists and notched multiple tallies in each defensive category for just the fourth time all season. It appears the former Defensive Player of the Year has put the knee issue in the rearview mirror and should garner his usual role during the stretch run of the regular season.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Suiting up against Portland
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Green (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Green has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday after missing the previous two games with a right knee contusion. The former Defensive Player of the Year will likely replace Jonathan Kuminga in the starting lineup.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Expected to play Tuesday
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Green (knee) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Portland.
Green participated in practice Monday after his MRI came back clean and will likely return to game action Tuesday following back-to-back absences. His expected presence should push Jonathan Kuminga to a reserve role.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Questionable for Tuesday's contest
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Head coach Steve Kerr said Green (knee) got positive results from his MRI and participated in Monday's light practice, but the forward's availability for Tuesday's contest remains to be determined, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Green has missed back-to-back contests due to a knee contusion. His participation in practice is a positive sign, but he's still considered questionable for Golden State's next contest. If he's sidelined again, Jonathan Kuminga is expected to remain in the starting lineup.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Out Sunday
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Green (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Green will miss a second straight game due to a right knee contusion. Andrew Wiggins (personal) also remains away from the team, so Donte DiVincenzo and Jonathan Kuminga figure to remain in the starting lineup. Green's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Trail Blazers.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Questionable Sunday
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Green (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Timberwolves.
Green sat out Friday's win over the Rockets due to a bruised right knee, and the issue could keep him out Sunday. If he can't play, Jonathan Kuminga would presumably draw another start.
