© Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
The Kevin Durant-Draymond Green confrontation has taken another twist. The two got in an argument after the final possession of regulation during Golden State’s 121-116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night, when Green did not pass Durant the ball as the clock ticked down, and the possession went nowhere.
During a timeout in overtime, Green and Durant shouted at each other. According to Yahoo’s Shams Charania, one of the topics Green brought up was Durant’s impending free agency. Durant is under contract with the Warriors through the 2019-2020 season, but he could opt out after the current season and enter free agency.
Sources: In midst of verbal exchange on court late in Monday's game, Draymond Green challenged Kevin Durant about Durant's impending free agency. As teammates came at Green about his turnover, he responded. This has been a simmering issue for the Warriors today.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 13, 2018
The argument stemmed from the below possession.
DRAYMOND FOR THE WIN. pic.twitter.com/pu67K5B8J6
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 13, 2018
Green, Durant, and Andre Iguodala got into it during a timeout in overtime.
The heated exchange between Kevin Durant and Draymond Green after Dray didn’t pass to KD in the final seconds of regular for a chance to beat the Clippers. #Warriors pic.twitter.com/RjWrFiC2vr
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) November 13, 2018
The argument reportedly lingered into the locker room postgame, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. From his ESPN.com story: “the organization is taking seriously the fallout of Monday night’s confrontation, spending Tuesday working through the issues that may have been created — or even advanced — within the team’s dynamic, league sources said.”
Wojnarowski also quoted Shaun Livingston, who dismissed the argument as a product of “team spirit.”
The Athletic‘s Anthony Slater reported that the postgame locker room temperament was off.
About 7 minutes before locker room opened last night, Kevin Durant bolted out, already dressed, skipped media, which he never does. When doors opened, Draymond Green was in the corner on his phone, much quieter than usual, last to leave, but vibe around the room pretty normal.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 13, 2018