Draymond Green reinstated 12-game NBA suspension

NBA reinstates Golden State Warriors Draymond Green after 12-game suspension for hitting Phoenix Suns' Jusuf Nurkić. Ready to play against the Raptors.

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green has been reinstated by the NBA after serving a 12-game suspension for an incident involving Phoenix Suns' Jusuf Nurkić. The decision allows Green to return to the team for their upcoming game against the Toronto Raptors. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Green is expected to need about a week before returning to the court.

During his suspension, Green has been participating in counseling sessions and virtual meetings with team, league, and union officials to track his progress toward reinstatement. These meetings have been crucial in assessing Green's progress in addressing any underlying issues that may have contributed to his past altercations with opponents and a former teammate.

The incident that led to Green's suspension occurred during a game against the Suns, where he was ejected for hitting Nurkić in the face and receiving a flagrant two-foul. The altercation came as a result of a battle for positioning on the court, with Green swinging his arm and unintentionally striking Nurkić in the head, causing him to fall to the floor in pain.

Following the game, the NBA announced an indefinite suspension for Green, but allowed him to continue practicing with the team while receiving counseling. Green publicly apologized for the incident, stating that he did not intend to hit Nurkić and was simply trying to sell a call due to Nurkić grabbing and pulling him during the game.

Green's reinstatement marks a significant step in his journey back to the court, and the Warriors will be looking forward to his return as they continue their season.