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Warriors’ Draymond Green fires back at Dillon Brooks by calling out ‘de-escalate’ BS after recent skirmish

What happens when two of the NBA’s biggest trash-talkers meet? Draymond Green learned it firsthand. The latest confrontation between the Golden State Warriors’ veteran and Dillon Brooks took place during the Bay Area team’s win over the Phoenix Suns. Brooks…

By Nitish Singh · Clutch Points

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Draymond Green publicly rejected Dillon Brooks' claim of attempting to de-escalate their recent on-court skirmish.
The altercation occurred after Green fouled Suns center Khaman Maluach during the third quarter.
Both Green and Brooks received technical fouls, resulting in Green's ejection from the game.

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has dismissed Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks' claim that he attempted to de-escalate their recent on-court skirmish. Speaking on his podcast, Green disputed Brooks' explanation, asserting that Brooks confronted him physically with his chest and shoulder rather than trying to calm the altercation down.

The incident took place during the third quarter of the Warriors' 116-113 victory over Phoenix, after Green fouled Suns center Khaman Maluach. Green was ejected following technical fouls assessed to both players, with Golden State subsequently rallying for the win behind extra motivation.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green fires back at Dillon Brooks by calling out ‘de-escalate’ BS after recent skirmish

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