Draymond Green apologizes for hitting Jordan Poole

Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green and Jordan Poole celebrate during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals. Photo: Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

The Golden State Warriors are reviewing an incident involving power forward Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole in practice on Wednesday, ESPN reports.

What’s happening: Green and Poole reportedly engaged in an argument during practice — verbally sparring initially — which led to Green taking a swing and making contact with Poole, sources said.

Why it matters: The incident could serve as a distraction for the title-defending Warriors, whose season starts Oct. 18.

What they’re saying: “We’ve been through some of this before … it’s part of the NBA and it’s part of sports,” Warriors general manager Bob Myers said. “… We’ll move through it and move forward,” he added.

Between the lines: This isn’t the first time Green and Poole have tussled. The pair had a verbal altercation on the bench during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves last season.

What to watch: The Warriors may reprimand Green, but it’s unclear what that punishment would entail.

Of note: The Golden State Warriors did not respond to Axios’ request for comment.

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