Draymond Green Criticized for Speculating on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Absence

Green suggested Towns missed a Knicks game to avoid Jimmy Butler, but the absence was due to a family bereavement.

Draymond Green claimed on his podcast that Karl-Anthony Towns skipped the Knicks-Warriors game to avoid facing Jimmy Butler, referencing their past tensions from 2018 during their time with the Timberwolves.
Green admitted he did not investigate the reason for Towns’ absence, which was listed as personal, before making his comments.
The actual reason for Towns’ absence was revealed to be his support for his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, following the death of her aunt from breast cancer.
NBA insiders and fans criticized Green for spreading an unverified rumor, calling it irresponsible and harmful.
Towns and Butler have previously indicated they have moved past their differences, and Towns played successfully against Butler earlier this season.