Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is waiting to hear whether he’ll have to sit for a game after stepping on Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis during a playoff game Monday night.
And while there has been no word from the NBA as of Tuesday afternoon, it’s reported that Green is "unlikely" to be suspended for Game 3 of Golden State’s playoff series against the Kings, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors moves the ball during Round 1 Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on April 17 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) "Those around the situation expect a fine for Green, but that he will be available for Game 3 given the ejection, Flagrant Foul 2 and circumstances around the incident with Sabonis, sources said," Charania posted to Twitter. JAZZ STAR LAURI MARKKANEN REPORTS TO FINLAND FOR MANDATORY MILITARY SERVICE: 'IT’S A NEW CHALLENGE' Green was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected from Monday night’s game with 7:03 remaining in the fourth quarter.
After the Warriors collected a rebound, Green attempted to take off upcourt, but Sabonis grabbed Green’s leg before the four-time NBA champion stepped down on Sabonis’ chest.