Kevin Durant cleared to practice ahead of Game 5
Kevin Durant looks to be making a late charge to feature in the NBA Finals.
According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Durant has been cleared to practice ahead of Game 5 on Monday, his first practice since injuring his calf against the Houston Rockets.
Kevin Durant will be cleared to practice today, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 9, 2019
Coach Steve Kerr simply said that Durant is doing “more” on Sunday, and did not rule out Durant playing in Game 5.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says Kevin Durant is practicing today and working out with younger players. Kerr: “He’s doing more today. We’ll know more after that.”
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) June 9, 2019
Steve Kerr didn’t rule out Kevin Durant playing in Game 5.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) June 9, 2019
Kerr has said previously that Durant could suit up after only practicing once. With the Warriors down 3-1 heading back to Toronto, this very well could be his last chance to make an impact on the series, and Golden State desperately needs that.
