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Draymond Green tackles opponent, brawls with another for 26th career ejection

Draymond Green’s reputation precedes him, and it was on full display Monday night against the Suns. Green was tossed for a double technical after he tackled Khaman Maluach, then got physical with Dillon Brooks after the play — seemingly trying…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 3:11 PM
Draymond Green tackles opponent, brawls with another for 26th career ejection
Key Things to Know
  • Draymond Green was ejected for the 26th time in his career following an altercation against the Phoenix Suns.
  • Green tackled Khaman Maluach before getting into a physical confrontation with Dillon Brooks.
  • The ejection leaves Green three shy of tying Rasheed Wallace's NBA record of 29 career ejections.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected for the 26th time in his career during a Monday night game against the Phoenix Suns. Green was assessed a double technical foul after tackling Khaman Maluach and subsequently scuffling with Dillon Brooks. The altercation began after Maluach bumped into Green, prompting the forward to bring him down before confronting Brooks.

SB Nation writer James Dator noted that Green grabbed and twisted Brooks' jersey during the scuffle. Green is now three ejections away from tying Rasheed Wallace's career record of 29 ejections. While the NBA had not officially commented on the incident at the time of reporting, Green could face a potential suspension.

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