Before the NBA Finals gets underway, there will be a lot of attention on the group of injured players for the Golden State Warriors. During the Warriors’ postseason run, Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala and Gary Payton II have all missed time due to different injuries.
With the start of the Finals looming, the Warriors got a positive sign for their injured trio. On Tuesday, Payton II, Porter Jr. and Iguodala were full participants in Golden State’s practice, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Although they returned to a “lighter practice,” the status for Payton II, Porter Jr. and Iguodala is still unclear. Steve Kerr will have a better idea of their availability after a full contact practice on Wednesday.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
Gary Payton II, Otto Porter Jr. and Andre Iguodala were all full participants in practice today. Lighter practice. Full contact practice tomorrow. Steve Kerr said team will know more on GP2/Iguodala/Otto post practice tomorrow.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 31, 2022
Iguodala has been out the longest, missing the last two playoff series after being ruled out in Game 5 of the first round against the Denver Nuggets. Iguodala has missed the rest of the postseason due to a left cervical disc injury.
Payton II was last on the court during Game 2 of the second round against the Memphis Grizzlies. Payton II suffered a fractured elbow following a hard foul from Memphis guard Dillon Brooks.
Porter Jr. missed Game 4 and 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks with left foot soreness.
Since clinching a birth in the NBA Finals, the Warriors have had the last six days off. With an extended rest, the Warriors could get a timely spark in their rotation with the return of three impact players on the bench.
The Warriors and Celtics will tip-off in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night at 6 p.m. PT.
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