Timberwolves Brawl Fallout: One Fan Ejected, Hunt Intensifies for Second Over Shocking Racial Taunts at Draymond Green

Sometimes the NBA isn’t just a stage for incredible athletic feats — it becomes a battleground for tensions that run way deeper. Take last Thursday’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors: things took a sour turn when a fan, suspected of hurling racially charged remarks at Warriors’ forward Draymond Green, slipped out of the arena before security could step in. The Timberwolves quickly released a statement on Friday, confirming this unsettling incident and revealing that fellow spectators managed to point out the culprit. Meanwhile, another fan wasn’t so lucky — ejected for violating the NBA’s Fan Code of Conduct during an altercation involving Green in the game’s fourth quarter. Social media clips surfaced, showing Green locked in a heated verbal exchange while warming up near the Warriors’ tunnel — with claims flying about racial slurs being used. To top it off, this all unfolded against the backdrop of Green’s on-court frustrations, which had been brewing all game long after picking up yet another technical foul — inching him closer to a possible suspension. The Timberwolves remain committed to digging into the matter and reinforcing a safe, respectful space for everyone watching and playing. It’s a grim reminder that sometimes, the battle isn’t just on the hardwood. LEARN MORE

The team put out a statement Friday, saying they were informed that a fan directed “racially charged comments” at Green, but left the stadium before he was identified.The Minnesota Timberwolves are searching for a fan who made “racially charged comments” toward Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during Thursday’s game.

The incident occurred in the fourth quarter, per the NBA’s statement. While the league did not go into detail, video emerged on social media showing Green getting into a verbal back-and-forth with a fan while riding a stationary bike near the Warriors’ tunnel. The person who posted the video claimed a fan directed racial language at Green.Advertisement

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AdvertisementThe Timberwolves are “continuing to investigate” the situation and said additional action may be taken. The team added that it is “committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and safe environment for all.”The Timberwolves also confirmed a different fan was ejected during the game for “violating the NBA Fan Code of Conduct in an incident involving Draymond Green.” No other details were given about the ejection.