US EditionDraymond Green ejected early in Warriors-Suns matchup
Draymond Green was ejected after two technical fouls for shoving Collin Gillespie and arguing with officials; coach Steve Kerr also received a technical for protesting.
- On Dec. 20, 2025 at Chase Center, Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors forward, was ejected with 10:39 left in the first half during the game against the Phoenix Suns.
- With bad blood from Thursday's prior game, tensions rose after Dillon Brooks was called for a Flagrant 1 on Stephen Curry but was not suspended, intensifying the Phoenix–Golden State rivalry.
- The officials assessed technicals after Green continued arguing, and he drew one for shoving Collin Gillespie and another despite teammates restraining him; coach Steve Kerr also received a technical for protesting.
- Green's absence immediately affected Golden State Warriors' rotation, removing a key player and making their comeback tougher despite winning 119-116 to snap a three-game losing streak.
- Given Green's disciplinary history, Steve Kerr said he spoke to the NBA league office about Brooks' foul, raising scrutiny of inconsistent discipline in the Warriors-Suns matchup.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected with 10:39 left in the first half of Saturday night’s 119-116 win against Phoenix in the NBA following consecutive technical fouls. Green, who has a history of volatile behavior, received his first technical for shoving Collin Gillespie from behind moments after blocking his drive on the other end that started the heated back-and-forth. Green’s second technical came after …
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