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Kevin Durant cleared to practice, could return for Game 5

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 Brandon King

With the Golden State Warriors staring at their season’s mortality down 3-1 in the NBA Finals, its expected that all stops would be pulled out to keep their season alive. Changes to lineups, minutes , or players returning ( perhaps early) from injury could happen just to get to the next game. This news definitely leans toward the latter. Kevin Durant has been cleared to return to practice on Sunday. Head coach Steve Kerr told media members today that Durant would be practicing with the team. He’s going to practice…

Kevin Durant: Still not ready

June 8, 2019June 8, 2019 Brandon King

On the SportsCenter after Game 4 of the NBA Finals ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said that Kevin Durant’s “body isn’t ready” and there’s “frustration all around” that Durant is still unable to play. He attempted to engage in a workout Thursday but according to Jalen Rose, speaking on NBA Countdown, “it didn’t go well on any level.” With their quest for a three-peat on life support, after losing Game 4 105-92, having Durant in the lineup is more needed than ever. However even by some miracle KD is able to get…

Kevin Durant ruled out for Game 3, Klay Thompson questionable

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 Brandon King

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr announced that Kevin Durant would not play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals as he is still dealing with the strained calf suffered in the Conference semifinals. Kerr did add that Durant would be on the practice facility floor later Tuesday for an individual workout. Kerr has previously mentioned that it would be possible for Durant to return with only one practice under his belt, terming it “feasible.” Per Nick Friedell of ESPN: Ultimately the timetable for KD’s return will be determined…

Steve Kerr says it is “Feasible” KD could return after 1 practice

June 2, 2019June 2, 2019 Brandon King

Sunday Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that is it possible that Kevin Durant could return after participating in just one practice. Durant has been out since suffering a calf strain in the second half of Game 5 of the conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets. It’s feasible. But again, it’s really a day-to-day thing,” Kerr said ahead of the Warriors’ Game 2 matchup against the Toronto Raptors. “If we had a crystal ball we would have known a long time ago what we were dealing with. It’s…

Durant likely out for Game 2

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Brandon King

Kevin Durant has not played since injury his lower leg in game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Houston Rockets. He pulled up after running down county after hitting a jumper. The initial look was that is was more severe, along the lines of an Achilles injury, but a collective sigh of relief was breathed when it was revealed that it was merely a strain of his right calf. Durant was ruled out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but he would travel with the club, giving…

May 9, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performers James HardenHOU @ GSW 31 4 8 4 stl Klay ThompsonGSW vs. HOU 27 4 1 5-10 3-pt G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. BOS 20 8 8 2 stl, 2 blk Stephen CurryGSW vs. HOU 25 6 5 Nikola MiroticMIL vs. BOS 10 11 3 2 stl Khris MiddletonMIL vs. BOS 19 8 5 Marcus MorrisBOS @ MIL 14 11 3 George HillMIL vs. BOS 16 3 1 Eric BledsoeMIL vs. BOS 18 6 2 P.J. TuckerHOU @ GSW 1 Yesterday’s Scores Houston Rockets 99 Golden State Warriors 104 PTS J.Harden-HOU…

The Best Player in the NBA according to Patrick Beverley

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Brandon King

For the past few seasons, there has been a debate on who is the best player in the NBA, For Patrick Beverley, its quite obvious who is the top dog in the Association. Here is what the soon-to-be free agent guard had to say on NBA Gametime earlier today: Does he have a point? Beverley would well-equipped to speak on the subject , as he spends 82 nights a year matched up with the opposing team’s best player, so he sees theses guys up close and personal. The sentiment of…

“Warriors Home” KD12 Official Images

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 Brandon King

Recently, we showed the home version of the KD12. It is a white based version with yellow and blue accents and a blue outsole. Official images have dropped of this shoe, which is set to release May 15, and not the May 3 that was previously published. They will be available at nike.com and retailers like finishline.com. The sticker price is set at $150 USD. Nike KD12White/Game Royal-White-AmarilloAR4229-100$150May, 15, 2019

KD will be wearing this KD12 for Warriors home playoff games

April 28, 2019April 28, 2019 Brandon King

This colorway is perfect for Kevin Durant to wear during the Warriors’ home playoff games ( though he actually wore the university red colorway for game 1 of the West Semis against the Rockets). It sports a white upper with amarillo stitching bordering the lacing system and game royal accenting throughout the rest of the upper. A white midsole sits above a blue marbled translucent outsole, which finishes off the aesthetic of this sneaker. This colorway of the KD12 is scheduled to release May 3 at retailers such as finishline.com.…

April 26, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

April 27, 2019April 27, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performers Kevin Durant showed up huge in game 6 of the Warriors’ series against the scrappy Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 50 points, including 38 in the first half. Kevin DurantGSW @ LAC 50 6 5 14-15 ft Stephen CurryGSW @ LAC 24 6 6 S. Gilgeous-AlexanderLAC vs. GSW 22 5 6 Draymond GreenGSW @ LAC 16 14 10 Triple-double D. GallinariLAC vs. GSW 29 5 0 2 stl Andre IguodalaGSW @ LAC 15 4 4 3 stl P. BeverleyLAC vs. GSW 11 14 7 2 blk M. HarrellLAC vs.…