Draymond Green's Elbow is Fine, and He's Active Against the Magic

Usually, when Draymond Green and an elbow are in the same sentence, it means another player is waiting on a flagrant foul review. This time, the Golden State Warriors forward is the one dealing with the joint pain.

According to Underdog NBA, Green has officially been upgraded to available for Saturday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. He spent the last 24 hours carrying a questionable tag, but the veteran is officially lacing them up.

"Underdog NBA reported Green is available to play Saturday."

This is a massive relief for a Golden State team that desperately needs his facilitation. Green is fresh off an 11-assist masterclass in Thursday's 120-point offensive showing, proving he is still the engine that makes the Warriors' chaotic offense actually function.

At 35 years old, Green’s body has a lot of miles on it. A quick glance at his career medical chart shows over 50 different injury designations and nearly 300 missed days. When you play the kind of physical, borderline-reckless basketball he does, the bumps and bruises are just a cost of doing business.

For the betting crowd, Green’s active status completely changes the math for Saturday night. His presence stabilizes the Warriors' defensive floor against a physical Orlando squad, and his assist props immediately become the most interesting numbers on the board.

The real test now is whether that elbow holds up when he has to battle in the paint. Golden State needs him on the floor to keep their playoff hopes from turning into a play-in nightmare, so expect him to play through whatever lingering pain is left.