Tobias Harris Stays With The 76ers!

The Sixers just resigned Tobias Harris to a 5-year $180 million deal. Harris averaged 20 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists last year. Harris was acquired through a trade with the Clippers. The General Manager of the 76ers made it clear that they made that trade with Harris in a "win now" mindset. With this signing it shows that the 76ers are committed to winning and see the Eastern Conference as wide open.

The Sixers might be the favorites next season to win the East, but they still will need to learn how to better fit Tobias into their system. Often times Harris was looked at as the 3rd to 4th option on this team, with JJ Redick and Jimmy Butler leaving Harris will need to become the 2nd to 3rd option. Depending on what the game requires and who they are playing Harris should be looked at as more of a vital scorer in the 4th quarter. Tobias Harris will need to become more of a threat on offense and mimic more of what he did with the Clippers. Harris has a chance to become an All-Star for the first time ever in his career. I fully expect a career year for Tobias Harris and recreate the magic he had with the Clippers.

Jimmy Butler To The Heat! Signs Max 4yr Deal $142 Million

In a deal that came about in the last few hours, Jimmy Butler has been traded to the Miami Heat in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. The Sixers will acquire Josh Richardson, who emerged as the Heat's leading player this past season, while the Mavericks will acquire Kelly Olynyk and Derrick Jones Jr.

Shams Charania of The Athletic also reports that Butler will sign for the four-year, $142 million max with the Heat once the trade is completed.

There is no doubt this is a major move for both squads. Not only do the Sixers replace Butler with a younger version in Richardson, they also agreed to terms with Al Horford formerly of the Boston Celtics. Despite losing a multiple-time All-Star in Butler, the Sixers remain one of the elite teams in the East due to their ability to replace and reload.
As far as the Heat are concerned, after missing the playoffs last season by just two games, they finally acquire the star they've long coveted since LeBron James left South Beach in 2014. Butler brings a large amount of playoff experience and grit that matches Erik Spoelstra's coaching style for the Heat.

Unlike most trades that take place, both the Sixers and the Heat look like they end up better off following this deal.

Only downside I would say to the trade is that Butler does have some baggage. He didn’t get along with younger players in his previous stops in Chicago and Minnesota. And, while the Sixers downplayed it, teams are concerned about his well-publicized verbal altercation with coach Brett Brown. Other than that I would say this was a great pick up.

Welcome To New York: Julius Randle Signs A 63$ Million Dollar Deal

New York and Julius Randle have agreed to a three-year, $63 million deal, according to ESPN.

The 24 year old forward averaged a career-high 21.4 points, along with 8.7 rebounds, in 73 games with the Pelicans in 2018-19. He shot 52.4% from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range.
"It just shows opportunity and preparation," Randle said about his season. "Just years of preparation and hard work and finally coming and getting my opportunity, I was able to make a jump. So, I expect that next year, as well, out of myself. My job is just to prepare."
Randle spent the first four seasons of his career with the Lakers before signing with the Pelicans in July 2018.
"You've just got to look at every situation," Randle said about free agency in April. "I don't know what the situation will look like. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Would love to be back. But, like I said, you have to look at every situation, look at options, and do what's best for you and your family and your career at the moment."
This was a great pick up for the Knicks they really needed forward due to the fact that they lost their chance to pick up Kevin Durant.

The Knicks have cap space to sign multiple top-level players and had been pursuing Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant but missed out on both of them early in free agency, as the pair has agreed to sign with the Nets.

Nikola Vucevic To Stay With The Orlando Magic

Nikola Vucevic is going to resign with the Orlando Magic for 4 years $100 million. Vucevic is coming off his first ever all-star season. Vucevic averaged 20.8 points per game and 12 rebounds per game this season. He lead the Magic to their first playoff appearance since the 2011-2012 season.

Personally if I was the Orlando Magic I would've let Vucevic walk, I wouldn't have resigned him to the Magic. In the playoffs, Vucevic's numbers dropped dramatically as he averaged 11.2 points, and 8 rebounds per game. His play dropped dramatically in the playoffs and if I was a general manager I would be worried of this play. He wasn't as aggressive in the playoffs and often looked like an average player.

If you're getting paid to be a superstar player, you should lift your play in the playoffs. Vucevic is the best player in Orlando and the general manager is most likely fighting for his job. He probably doesn't want to fully rebuild the team.

Kevin Durant To The Brooklyn Nets

Kevin Durant will sign with the Brooklyn Nets for four years $142 million deal. This deal is starting off the craziness of this NBA free agency period. With 40% of the league currently being a free agent we are set to see one of the craziest off-seasons of all time.

Kevin Durant will leave the Golden State Warriors and join the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets have became the favorites in the Eastern Conference in a year. This year Durant will be out due to an achilles injury he suffered in the Finals. The Warriors have just lost a huge asset, they just lost one of the best scorers of all time and a two time Finals MVP. The Warriors just lost that player that put them over the top of everyone else in the league.

Brooklyn just got one of the best scorers off all time. He is a 7 foot shooter, who even after his achilles injury will still be able to shoot. The Knicks are the biggest losers in this deal, as they will miss out completely in another offseason. Kevin Durant has averaged 27 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists throughout his career. Brooklyn Nets just won this free agency.

The New York Knicks Free Agency Disaster

The New York Knicks have successfully had the worst offseason in history and free agency hasn't even began yet. Originally the consensus around the league was that the Knicks would end up with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Zion Williamson. There was also that chance that the Knicks would've trade Zion to acquire Anthony Davis, to help them win their first championship since 1973. So far everything has fallen through and nothing has happened for the Knicks.

To begin this offseason the Knicks dropped in the draft to get the 3rd overall pick. They selected RJ Barrett, who is a great player to have but he doesn't have the hype or value of a Zion Williamson. Barrett doesn't have the same guarantee to be a great player like how Zion does. Since the Knicks dropped to the 3rd pick, they didn't have the assets to acquire Anthony Davis. Davis is now a Laker and Zion is now a Pelican. RJ Barrett can still be a great player, but as of right now he's apart of this terrible offseason for the Knicks.

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, by all accounts, were going to the Knicks. They both were going to bring the Knicks back to the promise land and help them reach the finals for the first time since 1999. Kyrie Irving is reportedly going to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, and Kevin Durant will either follow him there or resign with the Warriors. There are conflicting reports about what the Knicks will offer Durant. Some reports are saying that the Knicks will offer Kevin Durant the Max but others are saying that the Knicks are getting cold feet and won't offer Durant the Max. Durant is currently dealing with an achilles injury, which is the worst injury for a basketball player to have.

So who are the Knicks planning on getting this offseason? The Knicks needs to spend $60 million this offseason so they can hit the minimum. Basically every team in the league needs to spend so much money per season and the Knicks are currently $60 million below that amount. It is reported that Julius Randle and the Knicks have mutual interest in each other. Randle averaged 21.4 points and 8.7 rebounds last year. The Knicks are also reportedly going to offer Demarcus Cousins a significant one year deal.

The Knicks went from going to have Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and either Zion Williamson or Anthony Davis, to having RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, and Demarcus Cousins. The Knicks went from having a championship team to competing for a chance to get swept in the playoffs next season.

The Worst Draft Pick

The Phoenix Suns keep proving to the league that they are truly the most incompetent team in the league. Since the 2010-2011 NBA season, the Phoenix Suns best record was 48-34 and finished 9th in the Western Conference. Other than that one season the Suns have been a complete disappointment, placing last in the West 4 times. It's been 9 seasons, with 10 approaching, that the Suns have missed the playoffs. The Suns need to use the draft to help them rebuild, but during the draft they somehow manage to make the worst possible pick at 11 with Cameron Johnson.

With a lottery pick you are suppose to grab a player who can help you start winning games and getting a complete player. Cameron Johnson is a player who almost every mock draft had him going late 1st to 2nd round. Johnson has a lot of question marks about every part of his game, expect for his shooting. He's a great shooter who shot 45.7% from 3 point land, but ultimately he isn't great on anything else. His former teammate, Colby White, said that Johnson is the best shooter he's ever played with. Johnson is great at coming off screens, and a great spot-up shooter. His shooting is not in question at all, with today's game being focused on shooting 3's he seems to fit the mold of what you're looking for, with that aspect of it.

Johnson has a lot of question marks about the rest of his game. He's a questionable defender and often looked stiff out there, mainly because of his hip surgery. Johnson has had a lot of injuries in his history. In 2018 Johnson had to have surgery on his hip to correct a bone impingement and a torn labrum, this has caused his defense to slip a lot. Cameron Johnson can not create off the dribble, his shot off the dribble just isn't good. He becomes a less accurate shooter off the dribble and that's an area where he needs to improve on dramatically. Another huge question mark is his age, he's already 23 years old, which is older than Devin Booker. By the time Johnson is done with his rookie deal he will be 27 years old. Typically at this early of a pick a team will pick a younger player because they can mold the player into what they want to get, where here Johnson is almost a finished product.

The Phoenix Suns have a lot of explaining to do to their fans and Devin Booker after this draft. They desperately needed a point guard, that was by far their biggest flaw last season. The Suns had no real NBA caliber starting point guard, which is a huge problem when you draft a Center. A point guard could help take the load off Devin Booker and make it easier for Ayton to score. Instead the Suns drafted a forward, who isn't a shot creator but a spot up shooter.

How Zion Williamson Will Be A Perfect Fit For The Pelicans

Zion Williamson will certainly be selected by the Pelicans with the No. 1 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft. But his new team is about to get a full makeover.
New Orleans sent its first-ever No.1 overall pick, Anthony Davis, to the Lakers for a bevy of assets, including Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart and three first round picks.

The Pelicans now have one of the most talented young cores in the NBA, and Williamson, will be at center stage in the franchise's renaissance.

The Pelicans will have one of the more intriguing defensive units in the NBA this upcoming season, as it has acquired plenty of length and athleticism. The starting unit, however, may have to face some unique challenges given it's personnel.

Jrue Holiday has made an NBA All-Defensive team in each of the last two seasons, so he's unquestionably one of the more talented defensive guards in the NBA. The 6’4 floor general can defend both guard positions with ease and likely will see plenty of minutes with 6’6 Lonzo Ball, who is one of the NBA's most underrated off-ball defenders. And then there's Josh Hart, who ranked third in defensive real plus-minus among all shooting guards in 2018-19. Only Jimmy Butler and Danny Green edged him out in this category. New Orleans has a solid rotation of defensive guards lined up.
Williamson will likely play in a forward spot alongside the lanky,Ingram. Ingram's 7’3 wingspan next to Williamson's 285-pound frame and 45-inch vertical could be a nightmare for opposing teams. Both are quick on their feet, as well, so this bodes well for shot blocking and switchability on the perimeter and in the paint. These two can definitely provide some versatility on the defensive end.

Julius Randle has declined a $9 million player option and, while he'd be an undersized center at 6’9, the experiment could be worth a shot. Jahlil Okafor might come into the picture, but given the lack of depth in the middle, Williamson could fill in as a small-ball 5 from time to time. He has a natural ability to protect the rim.
All in all, the front line of this Pelicans team doesn't look as if it'll fold easily on this end.
Offense
One interesting topic of discussion is what position Williamson should play in the NBA.

Though he was a power forward at Duke, Williamson is "only" 6’7. But we've seen other undersized forwards thrive in an era of positionless basketball most notably Draymond Green, who also is 6’7. Green can push the pace and serve as a primary distributor, something Williamson has yet to do but has plenty of room to grow.
Williamson made it clear at times that he can handle the ball and is an able and willing passer. But by no means will he be asked to run the offense. Can a high-flying Williamson develop a traditional back-to-the-basket game against considerably taller players?
He certainly has the speed and spring to jell with the Pelicans' new roster. At the very least, he'll be a lethal option on the break. If he develops his jump shot for pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop scenarios, even better. New Orleans' newest attraction simply isn't the kind of player you can just draw up a play for on the block right now, but he is someone with the natural talent to rack up hustle points.

The Pelicans also still have the No. 4 pick in their back pocket. It appears as if they'd ultimately like to trade it for a veteran piece. New Orleans needs a shooter, as its current group won't allow for much floor spacing.

Ja Morant in the Draft!

For every pick in the Draft there are some that everyone believes that it will happen. Ja Morant is one them and it is well deserved for many reason. He has pros and cons to his game and how well can he transition in the league.

The pros of Ja are so many. He is a great passer. His ability to get the ball to his teammates is very high. It is the thing were you can never really teach that to the players. His instincts on the court and around the rim are very impressive. His ability to run the offense or pass up to others is unreachable at his age. Creating shots and opening the space is another prowess he has. His offense skill is very high and all the things a coach could want to is there all the things can’t be taught with skills improving everyday. He will benefit from NBA system because his offense is something that the higher levels of basket ball will thrive for his game.

The cons that he had is something able to change. The first major con is his shot form. He needs to shot at a higher release so he can get it to be more difficult to defend him. With this change creating space would be more effective for his offense. The other issue he has is to much passing. With his ability to score, he tends to over pass and get more turnovers then he needs. The playmaking should get better if he wants to truly Handel the ball well in the NBA.

Overall he is a A plus player with a lot of up side. He has skill and talent that most players in the draft don’t show. He is probably going number 2 right behind Zion Williamson. This prospect is a true ball player.

RJ Barrett: Best Player In The Draft

RJ Barrett "is like a real 1988 New Yorker. He's not some 2016 Instagram model. He's trying to kill you." Barrett's youth basketball coach, Dwayne Washington, said this to The Knick's Blog in a recent interview he gave. Barrett is projected to go 3rd overall to the Knicks and has a chance to finally be the player to get the New York fan base excited to watch the team again. 

If RJ Barrett can bring the New York attitude to the court, he'll win the fans over and become the face of the franchise. RJ is described as being "aggressive, determined, confident, and always pushing the envelope." If RJ Barrett can bring all of those things to the table he will easily be one of the most beloved Knicks fan in a long time. New York is dying to be relevant in basketball again and if someone can bring them to that land they will be forever loved.

Coming out of high school Barrett was the top ranked player in his class. He was projected to go first overall before the college season began. According to the Ringer, they have RJ Barrett compared to Jalen Rose, alpha Andrew Wiggins, Harrison Barnes, and Rudy Gay. These comparisons show that Barrett will at least be a 15 to 17 points per game type of guy. Hopefully he doesn't let someone drop 81 on him, like how Jalen Rose did when he was guarding Kobe Bryant.

Barrett has potential to be the best scorer and passer out of this draft. RJ averaged the most point out of everyone on the team, at 22.6 points per game. Barrett scored 33 points twice in college, against UNC and UK. Barrett is excellent at shooting off the dribble and has the potential to being one of the best scorers in the NBA. Barrett is going to be an excellent passer, his God Father is NBA Hall-Of-Famer Steve Nash. Nash is known for being on the best passers in NBA history, and having him mentor Barrett will be a great help to making him an elite passer.

When the Knicks take Barrett on Thursday they will be getting the player they have been looking for in the past few drafts. They will be getting great player who can embody what a New York fan base wants from their players. Barrett has potential to being one of the best players in this draft, and has potential to being the best player out of Canada since Steve Nash.

Anthony Davis Is Finally A Laker

Anthony Davis has just been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and 3 first round picks. Anthony Davis has finally been granted a trade and now we can move on from the speculation of where he'll go, to now finally being able to talk about what his impact will be in Los Angeles.

The New Orlean Pelicans won this trade easily, they just got the best value possible for Anthony Davis. Davis wasn't going to resign with the Pelicans and the league knew it, this typically means that teams won't give up mostly all their future. The Lakers were desperate to get a star to line up with LeBron James, which created a perfect scenario for the Pelicans. The Pelicans could squeeze everything out of the Lakers to help them rebuild for the future. The Pelicans just got the Laker's future today and got the 4th overall pick in this draft. If by any chance that the Knicks do pass on Rj Barrett, which would be the typical Knicks thing to do, New Orleans could pair up Rj with Zion Williamson.

The Lakers finally got the Superstar they wanted to pair up next to LeBron James. They were adamant to making sure Kyle Kuzma wouldn't be apart of the trade for Anthony Davis. This trade feels like the Lakers are putting everything on the table to prove to LeBron James that they are going to do everything they can to put a winning team next to him. Anthony Davis paired up with LeBron James could be the scariest front court pair in the league next season. Their will be a lot of alley-oops, with Anthony Davis being on the receiving end of most of them. The Lakers are finally relevant again, it just cost them their future.

This move showed the league that the Lakers are truly putting all their chips on the table for now, they aren't thinking of a future or getting young assets because they want to win now. This was a win now move by the Lakers, and a move to show LeBron that they are committed to winning now. The Pelicans just got handed the perfect trade to fully commit to a proper rebuild around Zion Williamson, and honestly the Pelicans won this trade. When we look back at this trade we will all agree the Pelicans won.

Raptors are NBA champs!

The final game of the the NBA season ended. The NBA finals was up to 6 games and the Toronto Raptors won the big one. Lead by Kawhi Leonard the Raptors have beaten reigning champs to become the new ones. The big quesntion is what does this say about the two teams.

For the Champions Toronto Raptors, does this mean they keep their star player? Does Kawhi Chose to sign with the team he won his title with. The answer here is yes. I cant see why he would leave. The team around him right now can improve but overall there is the experice plus the skill they have to compete in close game is well above the average team.only  a hand full of teams could do this type of run without major changes. Also what kind of move will they make to improve for next years season. the team has shown willyiness to do what they need. If they do keep Leonard the team should be in go shape and resigning key players that played well these platoffs. Danny Green and Marc Gasol are key factors that are up for free agents this off season.

The Warriors on the other hand have more quentions then answers. Fisrtly they have to find out if they will be able to keep Keven Durant or if they wa nt him. He wont play all season next year because of imjury. The newsat injury thay have is klay with no real timeline yet. going into the new season  the team will have many injuries and the they will need find out how they will play though all this. Curry was in good shape this year but was gased out during the last couple of games. Also will they pick upget the bench  they have needed. When the team got Kevin they had to give up the bench to win KD. There free agents are all over there benchwho are key players but need to be signed.

Overall the teams have serois quentions to answer for both to keep pushing. The Raptors want to keep thir guy and try to repaet next season.The warriors have been hurt next season will have them getting over all thier injuries. Raptors has champions is a great feat for the team and they earned it.

Kevin Durant Injury Update!

Golden State Warriors Sf Kevin Durant announced Wednesday on Instagram that he ruptured his Achilles tendon and underwent successful surgery in New York after leaving Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals early.

He added a heartfelt message with a photo of himself in a hospital bed.
"My road back starts now! I got my family and my loved ones by my side and we truly appreciate all the messages and support people have sent our way," Durant wrote. "Like I said Monday, I'm hurting deeply, but I'm OK. Basketball is my biggest love and I wanted to be out there that night because that's what I do. I wanted to help my teammates on our quest for the three peat.

"Its (sic) just the way things go in this game and I'm proud that I gave it all I physically could, and I'm proud my brothers got the W. It's going to be a journey but I'm built for this. I'm a hooper I know my brothers can get this Game 6, and I will be cheering with dub nation while they do it."

Durant, who prior till Monday’s game, was out for a little over a month since suffering a calf injury, went down in the second quarter of Monday's game and had to be helped off the court. He left the arena on crutches.
He had worked his way back into the lineup after going down in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Rockets, forcing him to miss the Warriors' previous nine playoff games.
Coach Steve Kerr said Wednesday that Durant had been cleared by multiple parties, including an outside consultant. The main concern was just about the possibility of Durant re-injuring his calf so they were surprised by the Achilles injury.

"That was the advice and information we had," Kerr told reporters. "At that point once Kevin was cleared to play he was comfortable with that so the Achilles came as a complete shock. ... Would we go back and do it over again? Damn right."
Kerr added: "If we knew this was in the realm of possibility, we would've never allowed Kevin to come back."

The Warriors came back from a six-point deficit late in Game 5 to cut the Raptors' NBA Finals lead to 3-2.

Kemba Walker On The Move

Kemba Walker is eligible for a Super-Max extension this offseason, for 5 years $221.3 million, from the Charlotte Hornets. Walker is the best player the Hornets have had in their franchise history, with him being the all time leading scorer. Kemba Walker has been the face of the franchise since being drafted in 2011. He is a 3 time All-Star and made it on the 3rd All-NBA team this year.

The Charlotte Hornets should have Kemba Walker as their top priority this offseason. Walker is their best player, and without him they are looking at a complete rebuild. They would get nothing in return for Walker, which would be the biggest blow to their fans. If the Hornets do decide to let Kemba Walker leave Woj has reported that the Lakers, Knicks, and Mavericks would all be interested in Walker.

The Lakers desperately need some Superstar player to come to Los Angeles and play beside LeBron James. Walker would be a great fit to play next to him. He's a versatile scorer, who can pull up and create his own shot or drive in for a layup. Walker could come in and be that secondary scorer the Lakers need. The Knicks are Kemba Walker's hometown team, being from the Bronx it would be a homecoming for Kemba to come to New York. Finally the Mavericks would be a great fit for Kemba to go play. He would pair up with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis to become their own Big 3. This would be a scary trio in the Western Conference, and Kemba's best chance to make it to the playoffs next year.

Ultimately I believe that Hornets are going to sign Kemba Walker to the Super-Max and not let him walk. Walker has been the best player in Hornets history and quickly making his way to being the most underrated player around the league. Walker is a phenomenal player and should get recognized more, unfortunately being on the Hornets means no real press. Kemba will truly never be fully appreciated for how great he is, until he is retired.

How Did The Warriors Win Game 5?

The Golden State Warriors have done the impossible, they just won Game 5 with Kevin Durant getting hurt early in the game. The Warriors won 106-105 in Toronto. Kwahi Leonard was getting hot with less than 5 minutes left in the game, finishing with 26 points, and put the Raptors up by 6 at one point. The question around the league will be, how did the Warriors pull off a win?

Kevin Durant went out after playing 11 minutes and 57 seconds, he scored 11 points and was looking unguardable. He went down on a freak injury, the results are yet to be known but it does look like potentially a torn Achilles. Kevin Durant did leave with a walking boot and crutches.

With 5 minutes left the Raptors were up by 1, then Kwahi Leonard got hot. He hit huge shots to put the Raptors up by 6, and the Warriors chances looked bleak. The Raptors called a timeout when the momentum was on their side, which will be discussed about why they did that for days to come. After this timeout, the Raptors only scored one more time the rest of the game. This timeout could be the reason why the Raptors aren't the Champions tonight, and it could be the reason why the Raptors ultimately lose the series.

Klay Thompson has proven that he can be the most clutch player on the Warriors if he is needed to be. Klay Thompson went on to score the most clutch baskets of the game. He scored the 2 most important 3 point shots in the game and should receive all the credits why they ultimately won tonight. Stephen Curry tied the game late, but Klay hit the shot to put them up by 3. The Splash Brothers combined for 57 points tonight and showed the league why they are the best backcourt in the league.

The biggest surprise of tonight's game was the great play of Demarcus Cousins. Demarcus Cousins was the last center for the Warriors to come in tonight. When he came in he proved to everyone why he is considered a great player. He scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, a block, and had a huge put-back dunk, that the refs ultimately called off but was a huge play. The only bad play for him was the illegal screen at the end of the game. He set a moving screen for Stephen Curry that almost cost the Warriors the game tonight. Since the Warriors won no one will truly care about this play he messed up in tomorrow.

Ultimately the Warriors won because of the Splash Brothers and the great surprise play of Demarcus Cousins. Stephen Curry, 31 points 8 rebounds and 7 assists, and Klay Thompson, 26 points 6 rebounds and 4 assists, were incredible tonight. The Warriors showed tonight why you can never count them out. They also showed the Raptors that you can't give them any hope at all if you want to beat them.

Warriors Injury Update !

The Golden State Warriors will continue to play without Kevin Durant during Game 4 of The Finals on Friday.

Coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Durant will remain out as he rehabs back from his right calf strain suffered during the Western conference semifinals.
"Kevin will not play tomorrow," Kerr said during media availability on Thursday. "He will continue to get treatment, get on the court and continue to work. But he will be unavailable for Game 4."
Steve Kerr also said "I was hoping that today would be the day he could get back on the floor," Kerr said when asked if Durant had suffered a setback. "It's not going to be today, it's going to be probably tomorrow...The following day ... the next couple days. So the hope would be that he could still make it back at the end of the series. But there was no setback."

Kerr also confirmed Thursday that Durant had participated in a 3-on-3 scrimmages later in the day and that he has been progressing well through his workouts. The star forward hasn't played since straining his calf in Game 5 of Golden State's second-round series against the Rockets.
Kerr also confirmed reports that Klay Thompson is expected to return to the lineup on Friday. Thompson was considered a game time decision for Game 3. He initially suffered the injury early in the fourth quarter of Game 2 after he landed awkwardly while attempting a 3-pointer. The Warriors went on to win that matchup 109-104, evening the series at 1-1.

"The whole point was to not risk a bigger injury that would keep him out of the rest of the series," coach Steve Kerr told reporters after Wednesday's loss. "So that was the decision we made, and I feel very comfortable with it. … So the good thing is, Klay has done well the last two days; now he has a couple more days to heal, and hopefully he'll be out there on Friday."

Afterwards Klay reported to the media,"I just can't wait to get out here tomorrow."
Klay Thompson says he's ready to play in Game 4 of the Finals.
The Warriors struggled during Game 3 without Durant and Thompson. Golden State trails Toronto in the series 2-1.


Even though they aren’t getting both of them back I’m sure they will be glad to get back one of their superstars.

Are the Warriors in trouble?

The NBA final are underway and the series is tied 1-1. The series looks even with both team giving good looks of the team each one has. But the biggest question is coming is if the Warriors are really in trouble or not?

It is no secret that the Warriors are a very good team. They have dominated the finals in the past 4 years. But the major thing that has the question coming up is the injuries they have had. Kevin Durant hasn’t played since the Rockets series and the no one knows outside of the team on how he is and how ready he is. The team has given up their bench to have Kevin on the team and play well. So if he doesn’t play well or at all this series, the Team will have to have hope that the bench they have will show up. Also some minor players that are injured  like Kevin Looney who has played well is out for sure this whole series. Also the Klay Thomson injury isn’t serious but how well could he play?

Overall the the team has injuries that have shown the champs weak right now with a team like the Raptors  who will do anything to win with  of there team. Can the Warriors really beat a young team trying to win at all cost. The warriors have to show they are more then there star players.

The Warriors Plague

The Golden State Warriors are currently tied with the Toronto Raptors 1-1 in the Finals. Golden State has been in the Finals 5 straight times, winning 3 of them going for their fourth. During this run, the Warriors have remained healthy, until this season. The Warriors have been absolutely plagued with injuries and this could be their demise.

The Warriors are currently facing a bountiful of injuries, with huge key players facing injuries. During Game 2 Stephen Curry was reportedly sick during the game, which showed on the floor as he went 6-17 from the field. Klay Thompson is currently questionable for Game 3, as he is dealing with a hamstring injury. Although Thompson will most likely play through this injury, it will be interesting to see how much it will affect his play. Kevin Looney, who has became a part of the Warrior's strategy during these playoffs, has suffered a fractured collarbone, which will keep him out indefinitely. Andre Iguodala has suffered many injuries this playoffs run and is playing through them. Andre is truly putting everything on the line currently because of these injuries. Finally we have the Warriors most versatile scorer, Kevin Durant. Around the league it is assumed he is dealing with a partially torn or torn calf. His injury has kept him out almost a month at this point, and the expectation is that he will be missing Game 3.

The Warriors are currently going through their most difficult playoff run during this Dynasty they have created. They are faced with the injury plague and every game it seems to be another player getting hurt. This Finals run is setting up to be Draymond Green's Final MVP run as he has been killing it. Game 1 he recorded a triple double and during Game 2 he was 1 assist away from a triple double. This plague doesn't seem to end soon, they just need Curry to get healthy and Kevin Durant to come back so they can win another Championship.