GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS TOP PLAYER, TWO OTHERS, SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATING TEAM RULES
Oakland, CA – The Golden State Warriors have announced that their top player, Buddy Hield , along with two other players, have been suspended for violating team rules.
Curry, who was recently named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, was handed a 5-game suspension without pay for violating team rules related to tardiness and attendance. The 33-year-old has been a key player for the Warriors, helping the team win three NBA championships in the past five years.
In addition to Curry, power forward Draymond Green and center Willie Cauley-Stein were also suspended for 3 and 2 games, respectively. Green was suspended for missing a team meeting without permission, while Cauley-Stein was disciplined for violating curfew.
The suspensions were announced by the Warriors on Friday, and will take effect immediately. The team has also fined the three players undisclosed amounts.
“We take these violations very seriously,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “We expect our players to be on time and attend all meetings. These suspensions are a reminder that we are a team and we need to work together to achieve our goals.”
The suspensions come at a critical time for the Warriors, who are currently battling for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The team has struggled with consistency this season, and the suspensions of its top players could be a significant blow.
Curry’s suspension is particularly notable, as he has been one of the team’s most consistent players this season. He has averaged 24.5 points and 6.5 assists per game this year.
The Warriors have not yet announced any plans to replace the suspended players on their active roster. The team will continue to play with a reduced lineup until the suspensions are served.
This is not the first time that Curry has been disciplined by the Warriors. In 2019, he was fined and suspended for two games after being late to a game and violating curfew.
The suspensions have sparked controversy among fans and media, with some questioning whether the punishment is fair given the team’s struggling performance this season. Others have
