SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green was fined and is slated to return to the Warriors this week after being at the forefront of what coach Steve Kerr called the “biggest crisis” of his Golden State tenure.
Green won’t be suspended for punching Jordan Poole in the face at last Wednesday’s practice. Kerr announced Tuesday that the 10-year NBA veteran is expected to rejoin the Warriors at Thursday’s practice and play in the preseason finale Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Kerr also anticipates Green will be available opening night Oct. 18 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
“While this is not the easiest decision, we feel this is the best decision going forward,” Kerr said Tuesday night after the Warriors’ reserves beat the Damian Lillard-less Portland Trail Blazers, 131-98.
