After contesting a non-call, Golden State Warriors power forward/center Draymond Green was whistled for two quick technical fouls and ejected from his club’s ongoing clash against the Utah Jazz.
Per the NBC Sports Bay Area’s game broadcast, Green can be seen calling for a three-second violation to be applied to second-year Jazz backup center Kyle Filipowski.
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Following a stoppage in play, the footage shows him approaching the nearest referee to plead his case - and quickly being hit with not one, but two techs and thus an automatic ejection with 2:25 remaining in the first half of the game.
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr opted to start guard Gary Payton II in his stead for the bout’s second half.
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At present, the Warriors lead the Jazz, 113-101, with 7:30 remaining in regulation.
According to Underdog NBA, Green has the second-most technical fouls in the league thus far this season, with nine overall. Another All-Defensive forward, Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks, paces the NBA with 12. All-NBA First Team Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic also has nine techs.
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This story was originally published January 3, 2026 at 11:07 PM.