NBA: Draymond Green apologises for punching teammate Jordan Poole

Warriors player forcefully struck Poole after the two came chest-to-chest during a heated exchange

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during warm ups prior to Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during warm ups prior to Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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