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Draymond Green Fined $50,000 for Betting Spread Comment

The NBA penalized the Warriors forward for questioning officiating integrity during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.

May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after fouling out against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 10, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Overview

  • Draymond Green was fined $50,000 for referencing the 5.5-point betting spread during the Warriors' Game 3 loss to the Timberwolves.
  • The incident occurred in the final seconds of the game, with Green mouthing comments that implied referees were influenced by the spread.
  • The NBA emphasized its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of officiating and sports betting separation in its announcement of the fine.
  • Green has accumulated $992,000 in career fines and sits one technical foul away from a potential one-game suspension this postseason.
  • Warriors coach Steve Kerr has privately urged Green to avoid further disciplinary actions as the team faces elimination in the series.