Draymond Green defended Anthony Edwards after Charles Barkley claimed the Timberwolves guard had regressed individually this season.

MINNEAPOLIS — Draymond Green missed his third straight game on Wednesday after getting ruled out with an illness and a back injury, with the former being more significant than the latter.

Fans saw a perfect example of the same during the recent clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans. The game featured a clash between two highly entertaining players in Anthony Edwards and Zion Williamson.

Although the Golden State Warriors struggled in the 2024-25 season, they've conquered the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wednesday's primetime ESPN-broadcasted matchup continued the theme of their regular-season series. The Warriors tamed the Timberwolves in a wire-to-wire 116-115 victory.

"Anyone who thinks I’m OK being on an average basketball team is insane," Curry said after the Warriors beat the Timberwolves.

Warriors forward Draymond Green punched former teammate Jordan Poole during practice prior to the 2022 in a move that changed the fates of both Golden State stars. The Warriors, fresh off of an NBA championship, traded Poole to the Washington Wizards and haven't played in the NBA Finals since.

Charles Barkley delivered a harsh critique of Anthony Edwards' performance with the Minnesota Timberwolves this NBA season. Now, Draymond Green has distanced himself from Barkley's remarks and made his opinion clear.

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors expresses joy over teaming up with Dennis Schroder, saying he hasn't had someone like him in years.

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert wants nothing but the best for Warriors forward Draymond Green after their incident last season.

The slumping Golden State Warriors take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Warriors enter this clash one game under .

Warriors forward Draymond Green punched former teammate Jordan Poole during practice prior to the 2022 in a move that changed the fates of both Golden State stars. The Warriors, fresh off of an NBA championship, traded Poole to the Washington Wizards and haven't played in the NBA Finals since.

The energy that they bring and the demeanor that they bring, that is the first time we've seen a Washington Wizards team p