After missing the last three games due to an illness and back injury, Draymond Green returned to the court for the Golden State Warriors on Saturday evening against Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards.

With players like Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski already sidelined due to injury, another member of the Golden State Warriors has been added to the injury report. On Saturday, Draymond Green exited the game in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards with an apparent injury.

It’s been over two years since Draymond Green punched then-teammate Jordan Poole during a practice in late 2022, but the Golden State Warriors forward issued another apology for the altercation during an episode of his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis.”

Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Draymond Green addressed his punch on Jordan Poole and expressed regret for his actions.

Draymond Green will not return after leaving in first quarter of Saturday’s game against Wizards with left calf tightness

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green opened up about his message to Washington Wizards guard and former teammate Jordan Poole. Green issued a four-word apology to Poole, who Draymond punched during a Warriors practice in 2022. The altercation eventually led to Jordan joining the Wizards.

Draymond Green Wants Jordan Poole To Move On From PunchDraymond Green wants the Wizards' Jordan Poole to move on from being punched.

Draymond Green had a brief but meaningful response to Washington Wizards star Jordan Poole's Golden State Warriors comment.

Draymond Green has been to therapy. He’s worked through some things, addressed some pent-up feelings of anger and insecurity. Now he has made it through to the other side, and you know what? He still kinda feels like he was justified in punching Jordan Poole back in 2022.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.

Draymond Green is ready to move on from his altercation with former teammate Jordan Poole back in Oct. 2022, when Green punched Poole during a practice.