{"id":638218,"date":"2026-05-12T09:07:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/638218\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T09:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:07:17","slug":"draymond-green-wants-retribution-for-timberwolves-after-wembanyama-dodges-nba-punishment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/638218\/","title":{"rendered":"Draymond Green wants retribution for Timberwolves after Wembanyama dodges NBA punishment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Megan Rapinoe is back at it again, defending Angel Reese\u2019s decision to duck the media and “protect her peace.” Dan Dakich isn’t buying it. Since when is skipping out on the job “taking power back”? Dan breaks down why the modern sports culture of “all empowerment, no accountability” is a disease that\u2019s actually hurting the growth of women\u2019s sports.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a busy 24 hours for Draymond Green.<\/p>\n

Instead of watching the NBA Playoffs from his couch, Green has been everywhere, making a cameo at Kevin Hart\u2019s roast, taking a shot at Chelsea Handler as an off-the-court “3,” and stirring headlines behind a podcast mic.<\/p>\n

Green had plenty to say after Sunday\u2019s heated Game 4 in Minneapolis, where Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama was ejected against the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n

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Wemby made his first career ejection count, driving an elbow into Naz Reid\u2019s neck. The play was ruled a Flagrant 2, and San Antonio never recovered without its centerpiece, losing to even the series at 2-2.<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama reacts after being ejected for a flagrant foul during the first half of Game 4 in the second-round NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis on May 10, 2026. (Abbie Parr\/AP)<\/p>\n

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Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors reacts during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on April 10, 2026. (Rocky Widner\/NBAE)<\/p>\n

On Monday, Green jumped on his podcast and ripped both Wembanyama and the NBA after the league chose not to issue a suspension or fine. The truth is, the NBA was not fully expected to ground one of its biggest stars ahead of a pivotal playoff game.<\/p>\n

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As a longtime enforcer no stranger to throwing elbows, Green argued the punishment did not go far enough and that Minnesota got the short end.<\/p>\n

“What if the shoe was on the other foot and Naz was taking out Wemby?” Green asked.<\/p>\n

“There would be fines. There would be suspensions. Jaden McDaniels and Jokic just got fined for much less. For there not to be a fine is crazy.<\/p>\n

“After watching their coach say \u2018well I\u2019m happy he took matters into his own hands and leveled Naz Reid with an elbow,\u2019 I would say to the Timberwolves it\u2019s fair game. There\u2019s no suspension, no fines. Who\u2019s coming out there tomorrow night and doing it to Wemby?”<\/p>\n

Early buzz suggested Wembanyama could face a suspension.<\/p>\n

Replays showed a violent swing that may not have been precisely targeted but looked deliberate enough to raise eyebrows.<\/p>\n

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Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on May 10, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Berding\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Even Spurs teammate Dylan Harper appeared stunned by the outburst. But after review, the NBA did not see enough to warrant further punishment.<\/p>\n

After the loss, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended his star.<\/p>\n

“Just the amount of physicality that people play with him, at some level, you have to protect yourself,” Johnson said.<\/p>\n

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“Every single play, people are trying to impose their physicality on you. He\u2019s gotten pushed down in transition, running freely. We do not complain, we just play. But at some stage, he should be protected. If not, he\u2019s going to have to protect himself, and unfortunately, stuff like that happens.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s starting to get disgusting. I\u2019m glad he took matters into his own hands, not in terms of hitting Naz Reid, but he\u2019s going to have to protect himself if they are not. And I think it\u2019s disgusting.”<\/p>\n

Now the series shifts to a crucial Game 5 on Tuesday with tensions already boiling over.<\/p>\n

And whether the league wants to admit it or not, Green\u2019s warning is hanging in the air. If Minnesota feels wronged, all eyes will be on how they respond.<\/p>\n

Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com<\/a> \/ Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alejandro Avila is a longtime writer at OutKick, living in Southern California.\u00a0<\/p>\n