Draymond Green Grabs Santi Aldama, Draws Flagrant-1

Late in the third quarter of Golden State’s 131–118 win over Memphis, Draymond Green grabbed Santi Aldama by the neck on a back‑cut attempt and was assessed a Flagrant‑1. Aldama stayed down, missed both free throws, and Green celebrated the misses, taunted Aldama on the court and briefly sparred verbally with Jaren Jackson Jr. before officials separated them. On his podcast, Green called Aldama a 'clown,' accused him of flopping and said he 'sold your soul for two free throws,' arguing the act cost Aldama respect. Replays showed Green appearing to brace Aldama's fall, and despite fouling out he finished with seven points, 10 rebounds and four assists. The episode highlighted the renewed intensity of the Warriors‑Grizzlies rivalry and Green’s polarizing, combative presence.