Warriors investigating video leak of Draymond Green punch

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Following the leak of a practice video showing Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole, the Warriors are taking "every legal course of action" to discover how the video was released to the public, according to ESPN.

The video, obtained by TMZ Sports, made its rounds on social media Friday morning, shocking fans of the NBA. 

Draymond Green, #23, of the Golden State Warriors enters the court prior to the Washington Wizards vs. Golden State Warriors - NBA Japan Games at Saitama Super Arena on October 2, 2022, in Saitama, Japan.   (Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

The altercation reportedly began with the two players trash-talking before Green got in Poole’s face, resulting in Green punching Poole. The practice was closed to the media, prompting Golden State to investigate the source of the leak. 

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Green apologized to his teammates on Thursday and was not expected to miss any games before the video was leaked. 

"These things happen. Nobody likes it, we don't condone it, but it happens," Warriors general manager Bob Myers said Thursday, according to ESPN. "Draymond apologized to the team. Jordan was there in the room. ... As far as any suspension, punishment, fine we will handle that internally."

Jordan Poole #3 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.  (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

"He will tell you he has been over that line, but he always comes back,"