SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s volatile season hit another peak Saturday night when officials ejected him midway through a matchup against the Utah Jazz. The dismissal marks Green’s second ejection in his last four home games and ties him with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic for the second-most technical fouls in the NBA this season.
The Flashpoint
The incident occurred with just over two minutes remaining in the second quarter. Green, already carrying one technical foul, engaged in a heated argument with referees over a disputed call. Officials quickly assessed a second technical, triggering an automatic ejection.
Green left the court having played only 12 minutes. He posted eight points on 3-of-4 shooting, adding three rebounds and two assists. The Warriors, already struggling to find rhythm, faced the second half without their defensive anchor.
Chasing the Wrong Leaderboard
Green’s departure pushes his season total to nine technical fouls, leveling him with Doncic. Both trail Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks, who leads the league with 12 technicals. The NBA mandates an automatic one-game suspension for any player who accumulates 16 technical fouls in a single regular season.
This ejection compounds a frustrating stretch for Golden State. Green missed Friday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder for rest, meaning he has effectively missed consecutive games of action. His absence forced head coach Steve Kerr to shuffle rotations against a young, rebuilding Jazz squad that held a 65-58 lead at halftime.
