The Golden State Warriors have confirmed that Kevin Durant will be a no-go for the start of the NBA Finals.
Coach Steve Kerr said Monday that Durant will not play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Steve Kerr affirms Kevin Durant won’t play in Game 1 vs Raptors on Thursday
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) May 27, 2019
The news on Durant is not a surprise. The Warriors had more or less hinted at this several days ago, as his recovery from a right calf strain has been slow going. His status for the remainder of the series remains up in the air, but the fact that the Warriors wouldn’t look beyond Game 1 for his status suggests that they’re content to take things game-by-game. Certain parts of the organization clearly believe he’ll feature, so it’s very much a wait and see situation.
