The NBA has suspended Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green indefinitely after he struck Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face during Tuesday night's game. Joe Dumars, the league's Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, announced the suspension less than 24 hours after the incident, citing Green's repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts. Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed disappointment with the suspension, but the NBA and the Warriors will continue to monitor the situation and make a decision when the time is right.
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On Sunday, tensions boiled over between Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia during Game 4 of their second round playoff series. Jokic was assessed a technical foul for the incident, and the Suns went on to win the game and tie the series. The altercation has sparked debate among fans and analysts, and the NBA is currently investigating the incident with potential disciplinary action to be determined soon. Both teams will now prepare for Game 5 of the series on Tuesday.
Brittney Griner, WNBA star and Olympic athlete, announced Thursday that she will no longer play basketball overseas during the WNBA offseason, citing the disparity in pay between the leagues and her recent detainment in Russia on drug-related charges. Griner, speaking to reporters for the first time since her return to the U.S., got emotional while discussing her experience and the importance of standing up for what is right.
The Phoenix Suns have acquired 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade. Durant is still playing at an elite level, averaging nearly 30 points per game this season. The Suns are adding Durant to a starting lineup that already includes an All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with center Deandre Ayton, in a move that could drastically improve their playoff chances this season.