Draymond Green sent well wishes to Karl-Anthony Towns after the death after a family friend, but says he was just repeating what he heard when he said on his podcast that Towns didn’t play for the Knicks against Golden State this week because Jimmy Butler was in the building.

Draymond Green sent well wishes to Karl-Anthony Towns after the death after a family friend, but said Thursday he was just relaying what he heard when he said on his podcast that Towns didn't play for the Knicks against Golden State this week because Jimmy Butler was in the building.

Draymond Green said Thursday he was just relaying what he heard when he said on his podcast that Karl-Anthony Towns missed the Knicks' game against Golden State this week because he didn't want to face Jimmy Butler.

Draymond Green made a baseless accusation about Karl-Anthony Towns’ absence from Tuesday’s game against the Warriors, claiming that the Knicks star missed the contest because he didn’t want to play against Jimmy Butler.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns missed his team's 114–102 loss to the Golden State Warriors while his girlfriend—model Jordyn Woods—mourned a friend's death from breast cancer. To apparently oblivious Warriors forward Draymond Green,

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns doesn't have to worry about paying for an expensive house in the Big Apple. Because it appears he's still living rent-free in Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green's head.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made baseless claims about New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns, then issued a total non-apology.

Draymond Green faced criticism for falsely suggesting Karl-Anthony Towns skipped a game to avoid Jimmy Butler, without checking the real reason – attending a family friend's funeral. The incident highlights the importance of accuracy and sensitivity when discussing personal matters.