Steve Kerr: Kevin Durant could play after one practice

Kevin Durant still hasn’t been cleared for contact in practice, but his coach says that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s a long way away from returning.

Coach Steve Kerr opened the door to the possibility that Durant could play after practicing just once, setting up the potential of a return on short notice before Game 3 or 4.

Steve Kerr says Kevin Durant still has yet to be cleared for full contact, but “feasible” he could play in a game after only one practice. Warriors next practice is Tuesday, the day before Game 3 and then Thursday, the day before Game 4.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 2, 2019

Durant won’t play in Game 2, but there’s some optimism he could be back for Game 3. At this point, the situation is effectively day-to-day, but with comments like these Kerr is keeping the door open for a quick return without a lot of advance warning.