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Green will rejoin the Warriors on Thursday.

Last week, during the Golden State Warriors’ practice session, forward Draymond Green got into an altercation with his teammate, shooting guard Jordan Poole. The precise cause of the altercation isn’t known, but it culminated in Green physically punching Poole.

“This is the biggest crisis that we’ve had since I’ve been the coach here,” said team coach Steve Kerr. “It’s really serious stuff. We’re not perfect. … But we’re going to lean on the experience that we have together and trust that this is the best decision for our team. We have a lot of work to do. All of us.”

Green offered an apology for his aggression and suggested stepping away from the team. However, following meetings with Kerr, Poole, and league authorities, it was decided that Green would be allowed back onto the team, though he would be served a fine for his actions. According to Kerr, Poole is “willing to move forward and willing to get back out on the floor with Draymond and go to work.”

“There is no way around it: [Our] culture has been damaged by this incident,” Kerr told Green. “You have to work to repair that.”

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Kerr stressed that he’ll be keeping a close eye on Green and his relationships with the other players to ensure the team’s safety and viability. “He broke our trust, but I am giving him the benefit of the doubt because I think he’s earned that,” Kerr said.

Green will return to the Warriors on Thursday, in time for their next game on Friday.