[Saba Sports News] The NBA is likely to suspend Draymond Green following his incident with Jusuf Nurkic during the recent Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns game, with the length of the suspension being the main uncertainty.
An intriguing aspect under consideration is the potential impact of the suspension on the Warriors’ Christmas Day game against the Denver Nuggets. A suspension of seven or more games would sideline Green for this high-profile matchup.
Given Green’s prior suspension for an altercation with Rudy Gobert, the NBA’s disciplinary approach factors in previous offenses, hinting at a possibly lengthier suspension this time, especially since the incidents are closely timed.
Christmas Day games are a highlight of the NBA’s regular season, raising concerns about the competitiveness of the Warriors-Nuggets game if Green is absent. However, the likelihood of the NBA reducing the severity of Green’s suspension for this reason alone seems slim, as the league typically prioritizes disciplinary consistency over individual game dynamics.