Injuries continue to take a toll on the Warriors, who have run into a number of obstacles during their title defense.
Draymond Green, who has mostly been available this season, is the latest Warrior to be hampered after suffering an apparent knee injury. While the injury first seemed minor, further setbacks have been a source of concern for Green, a key cog in Golden State’s system.
In addition to Green, Stephen Curry (leg), Gary Payton II (abdomen), Andrew Wiggins (personal) and Andre Iguodala (hip) are among Warriors that have been out of the lineup.
What’s next for Green and the Warriors? Here’s what we know about the four-time All-Star’s status moving forward.
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What is Draymond Green’s injury?
In the third quarter of a loss to the Lakers on Thursday, Feb. 23, Green was hobbled after bumping knees with Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt. Green was a late scratch on Friday, Feb. 24 with what has been ruled as a right knee contusion.
Here is the play where Green was injured:
This is the play Draymond Green appeared to suffer a right knee contusion last night. Jarred Vanderbilt fell into it on a rebound attempt. Camera didn’t catch it, but Draymond was slow to get back down the court. https://t.co/ozFMMs6u0b pic.twitter.com/9rp29Hocdn
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 25, 2023
Green, who has appeared in 53 of Golden State’s first 61 games this season, is averaging 8.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists per contest this season. The Warriors are 28-25 when Green suits up.
How long will Draymond Green be out?
While Green was initially ruled as day-to-day with the injury, things have taken a concerning turn.
Ahead of Golden State’s meeting with Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 26, head coach Steve Kerr said that Green’s knee “flared up” unexpectedly and that he will undergo further testing, which likely includes an MRI.
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Warriors, who are in the thick of the Western Conference’s playoff race despite injury woes:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Feb. 28 | vs. Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 2 | vs. Clippers | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| March 3 | vs. Pelicans | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 5 | at Lakers | 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| March 7 | at Thunder | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 9 | at Grizzlies | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| March 11 | vs. Bucks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| March 13 | vs. Suns | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 15 | at Clippers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 17 | at Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
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Draymond Green career stats, highlights
- 8.7 points per game
- 7.0 rebounds per game
- 5.6 assists per game
- 1.4 steals per game
- 1.0 blocks per game
- 2.2 turnovers per game
- 44.6 percent field goal shooting
- 31.6 percent 3-point field goal shooting
- 71.1 percent free throw shooting