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The Short Version
Former Golden State Warriors teammates Kevin Durant and Draymond Green have engaged in a series of public arguments and exchanges dating back to an on-court disagreement in November 2018 that led to a team-imposed suspension for Green. The tension has persisted through podcast commentary and social media banter regarding burner accounts and team comparisons.
Latest Development
Green and Thompson respond to Durant's 2017 Warriors take
After Kevin Durant commented on Instagram arguing that the 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers were better on paper than the 2017 Warriors, Draymond Green joked on Threads that Durant may have forgotten to post from an alternate account, and stated in a video that he disagreed with Durant's comparison.
August 4, 2026 · Public statement
The Beef
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Beef timeline
August 4, 2026
Green and Thompson respond to Durant's 2017 Warriors take
Public statementAfter Kevin Durant commented on Instagram arguing that the 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers were better on paper than the 2017 Warriors, Draymond Green joked on Threads that Durant may have forgotten to post from an alternate account, and stated in a video that he disagreed with Durant's comparison.
Source ↗February 19, 2026
Green questions Durant's response to burner account allegations
Public statementOn an episode of his podcast, Draymond Green criticized Kevin Durant's refusal to directly address social media burner account allegations, arguing that public allegations require public clarification.
Source ↗November 15, 2018
Green addresses media regarding dispute with Durant
Public statementSpeaking for the first time after his suspension, Draymond Green stated that he and Durant spoke and were moving forward, while maintaining that he would not change his emotional playstyle.
Source ↗November 13, 2018
Warriors suspend Draymond Green for one game
Verified eventThe Golden State Warriors suspended Draymond Green without pay for one game for conduct detrimental to the team following his altercation with Kevin Durant.
Source ↗November 12, 2018
Green and Durant engage in heated exchange during and after Clippers game
Verified eventDuring the closing seconds of regulation against the LA Clippers, Draymond Green declined to pass to Kevin Durant and dribbled into traffic. The two exchanged words on the bench and in the locker room following the overtime loss.
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Where It Stands
Active. While both players have acknowledged moving past their 2018 confrontation, Green continues to comment publicly on Durant's social media activity and career statements via his podcast and social media accounts.
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Sources
- 1.SourceGreen and Thompson respond to Durant's 2017 Warriors take · Aug 4, 2026
- 2.SourceGreen questions Durant's response to burner account allegations · Feb 19, 2026
- 3.SourceGreen addresses media regarding dispute with Durant · Nov 15, 2018
- 4.SourceWarriors suspend Draymond Green for one game · Nov 13, 2018
- 5.SourceGreen and Durant engage in heated exchange during and after Clippers game · Nov 12, 2018
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