Warriors forward Draymond Green has been reinstated after missing 12 games during his suspension, NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars announced (Twitter link).
In a statement, Dumars says Green has made progress in counseling sessions since an indefinite suspension was imposed on December 14.
“Green completed steps that demonstrated his commitment to conforming his conduct to standards expected of NBA players,” the statement reads. “He has engaged in meetings with a counselor and has met jointly on multiple occasions with representatives of the NBA, the Warriors and the National Basketball Players Association, both of which will continue throughout the season.”
Green is expected to need about a week of preparation before he can start playing again, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Green will likely be with the Warriors for Sunday night’s game against Toronto, Wojnarowski adds, marking his first public appearance with the team since the suspension was announced.
Golden State travels to Chicago on January 12, Milwaukee on January 13, and Memphis on January 15, so it appears Green’s return will happen in one of those games.
Green lost $1,847,291 in salary while missing 12 games, which results in an $8.8MM savings for the team, tweets Bobby Marks of ESPN. Golden State’s projected tax bill will be reduced from $192.5MM to $183.7MM.
Green was suspended after striking Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the head during a December 12 game. He claimed the act was unintentional, but the league cited a “repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts” in announcing the suspension.
The Warriors managed to post a 7-5 record during Green’s suspension, but they remain under .500 and are just a half-game ahead of the Lakers for the 10th spot in the West.
Will his next ejection come before or after Valentine’s Day?
Before
Whenever it comes if he does reoffend it’s going to cause major issues for him. At this point it’s like the Ja thing. He’s probably getting a full season or indefinite suspension much longer.
Now comes all the Green haters posting how he got off easily.
People love to hate
I don’t think y’all would particularly like if people started punching your teams players in the face either.
you call that a punch?
When Green was hit in the balls I didn’t see anyone say suspend the guy that did it. Last night Podz got hit in the balls no foul called and nobody said suspend Cunningham.
lol the guy that hit him doesn’t have 10 other examples of losing his temper and attacking other players.
name all 10
Nurkic, gobert, adams, lebron, Michael Beasley, Beal, harden, KD … and that’s jus off the top
SABONIS
Jordan Poole lol. There that’s 10
Westbrook, he rolled into his knee and tore it before Durant left okc and joined him.
If you talk ankle injuries I can name a lot of players that did that to other players. SMH drama queens all of you.
Take out Beasley, KD, Harden, LeBron, Beal who never was hit. You really exaggerated that comment.
Hilarious. Just admit Green is dirty player dude. Why is that such an offensive idea to you Warriors guys
There are many dirty players in the NBA but many people like you ONLY point out Green.
No dingus. Green is the ONLY one who does it so often that people are forced to talk about. If you need proof of that then answer me this.
Who was the last player the league had to suspend for repeated acts of aggression on the court?
I’m a Draymond disliker not hater. Like the player, dislike the antics. All that being said, the suspension was largely unprecedented and probably appropriate. That being said, next time he does something unnecessary, I’d let him take the rest of the season to think about it away from the NBA
bigeasye, as sane and rational a comment as I’ll find on here. Kudos.
If green does anything close to a hit his career is probably over forever. He needs to understand he has a bullseye on his back and other teams will go after him to get a T. So now it comes down to his IQ level of turning the other cheek.
He actually did ..thank you Joe dumars and iggy..there were ex players demanding atleast 25 to 40 games ..so he actually did get off easily
The NBA’s poster-player for “roid rage”…
A life time of behavior changed in 12 games.
I don’t think so.
Wonder how long until he re-offends, all I know is if I’m on the opposing team I’d be goading him into acting out since dude clearly has no self restraint.
I believe a few teams, like Detroit, will have no other game plan… Just goad Draymond so they can sell t-shirts when it happens…
The Warriors should not have gotten a financial break because of his loss in pay. It should’ve been part of the punishment for the team since they willingly continue to employ this POS.
Isn’t it great! Us fans thinking we know how the NBA works and have such strong opinions when we hate a player and team! The beauty of casual fandom in sports!!
Isn’t it great when ex players agreed with what casual fans are saying now ..ex players..sounded off that he needed to be suspended atleast 25 to 40 games ..go back and listen to what ex players were saying at the time
“Ex players” looking for clicks are who should set the length of a suspension?
LOL!
And current players saying gobert was in the wrong, so stop
Slap on the wrist…
If he makes it through the rest of this season without acting like a child I will be very surprised…
If he makes it through next season without acting like a child I’ll be very surprised…
If he can finish his career whilst acting like a respectable adult I will give this therapy as a recommendation to every person with anger management issues…
Wow! That’s some
Quick rehab!
CP3 injury probably precipitated the reinstatement. Draymond will come off the bench for several games. At least Warriors will have 3 weeks to evaluate the team before the wild ugly deadline.
Except it was reported weeks ago that he’d be reinstated 12-14 games after initial suspension stop with that casual behavior
12 games is a joke for the description of his suspension length. It isn’t even 1/6 of a season. The Paul injury has some rush back forced too tho probably.
Yet Ja Morant gets to play
Ja Morant was out way longer, with fewer incidents in the past and nobody got hurt.
Who pray tell, did Draymond Hurt?
Sabonis? Haha? That was a huge joke Gobert? Come on, Nuric? But he did deserve to be suspended. But let’s not act like he is a super villain. He is not Ja he is not Artest or Sprewell.
meh, let him play. Statistically he’ll eventually catch the right one on the right day
I wish he played hockey and could get checked harder than Bedard did.
“DirtyDre” is Back ….
Just like it’s only a matter of time before Grayson Allen (accidentally) trips another opponent, same for Draymond cheap-shotting someone.
Inevitable
Freaking ridiculous…their were ex players saying he should get at a minimum 25 to 40 games suspension..but I knew when they came out with that bullcrap of getting treatment..he was not gonna get what he deserved to get ..pathetic nba .
We all know Green is probably going into HOF. But his antics are just getting in the way now. Pistons are dying for vet leadership. Dre going back to Michigan would be a big thing. He can help this young talented team. He can revive his career there. And go out on a high note helping Pistons become winners. Duren would be the guy I’d want. He’s a true big that play on the perimeter. And a great fit for Warriors. I’d love to see that. Both ways.
@ KnickerbockerAl
Duren plays on the perimeter?
No. (he’s 0-4 from three career)
GSW needs Green’s playmaking and defense, and ofc Green is making $22.3 mil to Duren’s $4.3 mil, so there would need to be others involved.
It’s a two way game. They don’t need him for offense. He can play pick-n-roll. And get plenty of looks going to basket. He can cover on the perimeter. Which most centers can’t do. Plus he’s a true big at center. The guy is a great athlete. Imo he’d be a great fit. With Looney at the 4. It makes them a formidable combo. Warriors aren’t going anywhere without a true big. Best to get one who play in this system.
Numbers can be worked out.
Will Draymond’s play be neutered on his return like when he got suspended during the 2016 Finals? Or will he still have an edge? That’s my biggest question. His leash is going to be extra short with the refs/league.
His leash has been short for a long time.