Shaun Livingston, Matt Barnes Returning for Round 2?

The Golden State Warriors hope to get injured reserves Shaun Livingston and Matt Barnes back from injuries for the second round of the playoffs after getting more than a week off between series. The Warriors said Saturday that Barnes has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday night’s Game 1 and Livingston remains questionable but is […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors Expect Steve Kerr to Find Health Solution

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers fully expects Steve Kerr to find a solution to his debilitating health issues and return to the bench without being forced out of coaching altogether because of complications from two back surgeries. It just might not be right away. “Look, what he’s facing is fixable,” Myers told The […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Post-Lottery Players Proving Their Worth This Postseason

Lottery players aren’t the ones dominating this year’s NBA playoffs, write Dennis Chambers.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors’ Durant Returns For Game Four Sweep of Blazers

After missing the previous two games with a calf strain, Kevin Durant returned to the Golden State Warriors’ lineup and started Monday night’s Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant scored 10 points and added three rebounds, two assists and three turnovers in 20 minutes as the Warriors beat the Blazers 128-103 to sweep […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors’ Kevin Durant Out Until WC Semifinals?

With Steve Kerr ruled out for Game 4 of the first round Monday, the Warriors still face an important question: Will Kevin Durant play? The eight-time All-Star is questionable, a team spokesman told The Chronicle. It is possible that, with a 3-0 series lead over the Trail Blazers, Golden State might not want to bring […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors’ Steve Kerr May Miss Remainder of Playoffs

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Sunday he won’t return to the sideline until he can find a remedy for the painful symptoms he’s experiencing due to complications from back surgery almost two years ago. He acknowledged this could keep him out the remainder of the playoffs. Source: Chris Haynes of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Game 4 Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers

After another improbable comeback, the Warriors are poised for a sweep, Dennis Chambers writes.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Durant, Kerr Both Out in Warriors Game Three Win

Kevin Durant and Steve Kerr were both out for the Golden State Warriors in Saturday night’s 119-113 win over the Trail Blazers. Durant missed his second straight game in the Western Conference first-round series due to a left calf strain. Kerr, meanwhile, did not coach because he is sick. Matt Barnes (right ankle/foot sprain) and […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors’ Durant Remains Questionable for Game Three

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant participated fully in a “light” practice on Friday and remains questionable with a left calf strain for Saturday’s Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant said he felt good after practice but that it was frustrating to be injured again. “I want to play,” he said. “I want […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021