An altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole has been boiling over since training camp began, sources told Yahoo Sports.
Both Poole and Green are gearing up for contract extensions, and it looks like Poole will get an extension while Green knows he has to play this season — playing a role leading to Green hitting Poole. The Athletic was the first to report the altercation, and the Warriors are considering disciplinary action against Green.
After the altercation, Green apologized in the locker room and got emotional.
Poole has been a pro since training camp began and is aware of ongoing discussions between the Warriors and his camp regarding the extension, sources said.
A source told Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes Warriors teammates noticed a change in Poole’s behavior during camp.
Green said on Media Day that the Warriors will have to play the season without an extension as they face salary cap implications on his contract, with Poole and Andrew Wiggins in the final year of their max deal. Green has a player option on his contract after the 2022-23 season.
If Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro’s recent four-year, $130 million contract extension is at the price of Poole, he’ll get more than Green’s $27.5 million next season in a rookie extension. would earn