The NBA took swift action against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, imposing an indefinite suspension less than 24 hours after his Flagrant 2 foul and ejection for hitting Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face.

Operations chief Joe Dumars handed down the penalty, effective immediately, marking Green’s second suspension this season. The league emphasized that Green must fulfill specific league and team conditions before his return to play, highlighting his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts. Follow your favourite basketball team with attractive betting odds from Nextbet, one of the best basketball gambling sites.

“This outcome takes into account Green’s repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts,” the NBA noted.

The Warriors did not issue a statement on Wednesday but indicated that Green’s suspension would be addressed during Thursday’s shootaround in Los Angeles ahead of their game against the Clippers.

The 33-year-old Green, a pivotal figure in four Warriors championships, faced his 18th career ejection — the most among active NBA players — during the recent clash against Phoenix. The incident occurred as Green and Nurkic contested near the baseline corner, resulting in Green’s arm connecting with Nurkic’s face.

Nurkic condemned the act, stating, “That had nothing to do with basketball. I’m just out there trying to play basketball.”

This suspension follows Green’s five-game suspension earlier in the season for an altercation involving Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert.

An indefinite suspension in the NBA is rare, drawing comparisons to the 2010 case where then-Commissioner David Stern suspended Washington guard Gilbert Arenas indefinitely for bringing firearms into the team locker room.

Green’s history includes prior disciplinary actions. In 2022, during training camp, he took a leave of absence after an altercation with teammate Jordan Poole. Additionally, Green was previously suspended for stepping on Domantas Sabonis’s chest during a playoff game.

The Warriors’ commitment to Green was evident as they retained him with a new $100 million, four-year contract. However, this latest suspension poses a challenge to both Green and the team’s dynamics, especially considering his impact on and off the court.

As Green faces this latest setback, the NBA awaits further developments regarding his future playing status amid the league’s strong stance against unsportsmanlike conduct. Get the latest updates from the world of basketball only on Nextbet Sports.