Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said he is not looking forward to the NBA’s play-in tournament, a path the team is currently slated to take to reach the postseason.
“It’s not exciting,” Green remarked when asked about the play-in format, according to the New York Post report published on April 8, 2026. His comment came as the Warriors remain outside the Western Conference’s top six, a position that requires them to survive the play-in round to secure a playoff berth.
The short, single-elimination event was introduced in 2020 to determine each conference’s final two playoff spots. While it has added late-season drama around the league, Green made it clear he does not share that enthusiasm with the Warriors facing the possibility of participating.
Golden State’s exact opponent and game date will be set once the regular season concludes. For now, Green’s blunt assessment captures the mood of a veteran roster that expected a more straightforward route back to the postseason.
Source: New York Post
