Coach Steve Kerr said that Green will start in Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Green will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Sunday's loss to Dallas. The veteran has seen the floor in four consecutive outings following a two-game absence due to a calf injury, during which he has averaged 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks across 29.0 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Retreats to bench
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Green will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Green will return to a bench role Sunday with Kevon Looney being elevated into the starting lineup. This is just the second game this season in which Green will not start. In his other game in a reserve role, Green posted 10 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block in 26 minutes of action.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Gets start Sunday
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Green will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The veteran big man will supplant Kevon Looney in the starting five on Sunday. Green has appeared in only three of the Warriors' last five outings due to a left calf injury, during which he averaged 11.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks across 29.7 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Shifting to bench role
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Green is expected to come off the bench for the near future, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Green was utilized as a reserve during Friday's loss to the Timberwolves, and it wasn't quite clear whether this was being done to ease him back into play following a calf injury. However, the team has since decided to deploy the Michigan State product off the bench going forward, opening the door for Jonathan Kuminga to prove he belongs in Golden State's plan for the future. "A lot of people in this organization, including myself, think he's next," said Green. "So, if he's next, at some point, we gotta see it. For him to do that, he needs the opportunity. If the opportunity falls on you - being me - then, that's what it is. You gotta figure it out. He's earned the right to get that opportunity." Green managed to log 26 minutes off the bench Friday and finished with 10 points, nine rebounds and six assists, so he should still play a significant role in the Warriors' rotation.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Coming off bench Friday
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Green is not in the Warriors' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Green will come off the bench Friday as he eases his way back from a two-game absence due to a left calf injury. Jonathan Kuminga -- who is coming off a 33-point performance against the Rockets on Thursday -- will remain in the Warriors' starting lineup for a third consecutive game.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Available vs. Minnesota
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Green (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, head coach Steve Kerr told Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Green has been bothered by a calf problem in recent days and missed the last two games as a result of the injury. However, the veteran forward will suit up for this matchup and should handle something close to his regular workload, although he might have some kind of modest minutes restriction. Green will have a tough defensive assignment dealing with Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert. He's averaging 8.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game over his last five outings.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Probable Friday vs. Timberwolves
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Green (calf) is probable for Friday's matchup against Minnesota, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Green has missed the Warriors' last two matchups due to a left calf injury, though he is expected to return to game action Friday. The veteran forward underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed there's no significant damage to the left calf, but he could operate under a minutes restriction when he returns.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Tests come back clean
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The Warriors announced Thursday that an MRI on Green's calf came back clean, and he could return to action for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves.
While Green has avoided a serious injury, he has already been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Houston. Until the 34-year-old forward is able to suit up, Jonathan Kuminga will likely continue to receive increased playing time.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Will not play Thursday
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Green (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Houston.
Green was scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday, although results have yet to be shared. Thursday's contest represents the front half of a back-to-back set, with Minnesota coming to town Friday, so Green's left calf tightness will likely be handled with an abundance of caution. Stephen Curry (ankle management) will also be inactive Thursday.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Set to receive MRI
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that Green (calf) will get an MRI on Wednesday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Green has already been ruled out for Tuesday's contest due to left calf tightness, and Jonathan Kuminga will start in Green's absence. The Warriors should know more about the severity of Green's injury once his MRI results are read.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Siting out Tuesday
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Green (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Head coach Steve Kerr had already hinted Monday that Green would probably miss Tuesday's contest, and the forward's absence has now been confirmed. The Warriors have already been using a 12-man rotation when at full strength, but with Green out, Kerr will likely condense the rotation to 11. Green's minutes will likely be filtered among a number of players, with Jonathan Kuminga and Kyle Anderson being two candidates to see increased run.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Considered doubtful for Tuesday
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Coach Steve Kerr said Green, who's officially listed as questionable, didn't practice Monday due to calf tightness and is considered doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Despite being listed as questionable, it sounds like Green is going to miss his first game of the season. Golden State has a deep rotation this year, so many players will likely step up, but Jonathan Kuminga, Kyle Anderson and Andrew Wiggins will likely benefit the most if Green is ultimately sidelined, as expected. The severity of Green's calf injury remains unclear, but following Tuesday's contest, the Warriors have a back-to-back set against the Rockets on Thursday and the Timberwolves on Friday.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Hands out seven dimes Saturday
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Green amassed 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 113-105 loss to the Suns.
Green was efficient with his shot and handed out seven dimes, making it the 11th straight game in which he dished out at least six assists. The veteran forward has recorded double-digit points just five times in that span, and while his scoring numbers aren't impressive by any means, he remains valuable in most formats due to his ability to fill the stat sheet on a regular basis.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Gets sixth technical in loss
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Green closed Wednesday's 105-101 loss to the Thunder with 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 13 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes.
Although Green recorded his second double-double of the season, he logged his sixth technical foul. He's inching closer to 16 technical fouls, which requires an automatic one-game suspension from the league.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Available Saturday
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Green (elbow) is starting against the Spurs on Saturday.
As expected, Green will be available Saturday and should handle his regular workload. The veteran is averaging 9.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Likely to play Saturday
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Green is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs due to right elbow soreness.
Green has yet to miss a game this season and isn't expected to do so Saturday despite dealing with right elbow soreness. Although he's not known to be much of an outside shooter, Green is converting 45.3 percent of his 3.5 three-point attempts per contest this season.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Ejected late Friday
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Green was ejected from Friday's game against the Grizzlies after being assessed two techincal fouls, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Green received the technical fouls from the bench while arguing with officials, and head coach Steve Kerr was also assessed a technical foul, though this all occurred late in the fourth quarter. Green will finish his night with 13 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Returns to game
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Green (groin) checked back into Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks with 6:25 remaining in the second quarter.
Green left Tuesday's game with an apparent groin injury but ultimately ended up missing only about 10 minutes of game action. The veteran forward should be available to play out the remainder of the contest.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Headed to locker room
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Green left Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks with 4:36 remaining in the first quarter due to an apparent groin injury, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Green tallied five points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in seven minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest. If he's unable to return, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Kevon Looney and Jonathan Kuminga are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Warriors' Draymond Green: Hands out 11 assists
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Green closed Sunday's 127-116 victory over the Thunder with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and 11 assists over 31 minutes.
The 11 dimes were a season-high mark for Green. Even though the veteran isn't known for putting up huge numbers on a game-to-game basis, his contributions across the board make him valuable in most formats, particularly in category-based formats. Green is averaging 11.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 0.6 steals per contest in November.
