Warriors Announce Draymond Green Status After Surprise Benching

Green listed as questionable for Hawks game due to back injury management

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:50pm

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The Golden State Warriors could be without another key contributor as Draymond Green is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks due to left low back injury management, according to the NBA's injury report. Green's status comes on the second night of a back-to-back after Golden State's 115-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons, raising questions about his availability as the team looks to halt a recent slide.

Why it matters

Green's defensive presence, playmaking and leadership remain central to Golden State's identity, particularly as the team navigates lineup instability and attempts to stay within reach of the play-in spots in the Western Conference. His potential absence would deal another blow to a Warriors team already dealing with multiple injuries during a pivotal stretch of the season.

The details

Warriors coach Steve Kerr opted to limit Green's workload Friday, pulling him midway through the third quarter as the game began to slip away. Green exited with 6:46 remaining in the third quarter and did not return, as Golden State trailed by double digits and ultimately dropped its seventh game in the last eight. The urgency surrounding Green's status has been heightened by the absence of Kristaps Porziņģis, who has already been ruled out for Saturday's game due to lower back soreness.

  • On Friday, March 21, 2026, Draymond Green was benched midway through the third quarter of the Warriors' loss to the Pistons.
  • On Saturday, March 22, 2026, the Warriors are scheduled to play the Hawks, and Draymond Green is listed as questionable due to a left low back injury.

The players

Draymond Green

A key contributor for the Golden State Warriors, known for his defensive presence, playmaking, and leadership.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who opted to limit Draymond Green's playing time in the loss to the Pistons.

Kristaps Porziņģis

A veteran big man for the Warriors who has been ruled out for the game against the Hawks due to lower back soreness.

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What they’re saying

“Back-to-back. Saving him for tomorrow.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach

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