Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is undertaking several steps before he can return to the team. Green is currently serving an indefinite suspension, after striking Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face during a game on December 12.

Green isn't expected to return to the Warriors for practices or conditioning until early-January. Overall, the veteran forward's suspension is expected to last 11-to-13 games.

Before he can return, Green has to prove to several parties that he's making progress on anger issue that have hampered his career. In addition to regular counseling sessions, Green has been meeting with officials from the Warriors, his agency, the NBA and the NBPA. Those meetings are meant to chart Green's progress as he works toward a return to Golden State.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has begun counseling. He's expected to remain indefinitely suspended for at least the next three weeks.

The NBA suspended Green indefinitely after he struck Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face on December 13. The NBA cited Green's history of unsportsmanlike acts when announcing the suspension.

This is Green's second suspension of the current season. He was previously suspended for five games after putting Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves in a chokehold during a game in November.

The decision by the NBA to suspend Draymond Green indefinitely was reached in consultation with the Golden State Warriors and Green's camp.

“We understand there’s a punishment that will take place but this is also about helping somebody," said Mike Dunleavy Jr. "They 100 percent agreed. So did Draymond.”

Green will remain around the Warriors during his suspension. 

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski previously reported that the sides are discussing a counseling path. The indefinite suspension allows Green the time he might need to "deal with the challenges he's facing."

Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA after striking Jusuf Nurkic in Tuesday's loss by the Golden State Warriors to the Phoenix Suns. Green received a Flagrant Foul 2 and was ejected.

The NBA's statement indicated that the suspension took into account Green's "repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts." 

Green was recently suspended five games by the NBA after grabbing Rudy Gobert by the neck.

Green will be required to meet certain league and team conditions before he returns to play. 

Green re-signed with the Warriors last offseason on a four-year, $100 million contract.

Draymond Green was ejected after hitting Jusuf Nurkic in the head with 8:23 left in the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors' loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Green received a flagrant foul 2 and was ejected from the game.

The ejection represents Green's third of the season.

Green was most recently suspended for five games after putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock. 

Ja Morant is ramping up for his return to the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant reportedly looks good, as he's practiced with the team ahead of his 25-game suspension coming to an end. Morant has five games left before he can rejoin Memphis for games.

When Morant does return, it will create a roster situation for the Grizzlies. Memphis currently has Morant on the suspended list. The Grizzlies will need to waive a player to make room for Morant when he's transferred back to the active roster.

Bismack Biyombo signed with Memphis when Morant was moved to the suspended list. The Grizzlies would like to keep Biyombo, who has become the team's starting center. Memphis gave Biyombo a one-year $5 million deal with $1 million guaranteed, when they signed him.

The desire to keep Biyombo has the Grizzlies talking trades with other teams around the NBA. The idea is to open up a roster spot via trade, which would allow Biyombo to stay after Morant returns.