NBA Injury Report Week 31: Kevin Durant still missing for the Warriors, Damian Lillard playing through the pain barrier and more

The NBA Finals are finally here, and as always injuries are likely to play there part. The absence of a key player can swing a series, and all four of the remaining teams have at least one injury concern.

Players from already eliminated teams are also continuing their own recoveries ahead of the 19/20 season, and here are all the latest injury updates that you need to know.

#5. Damian Lillard - Separated Ribs - Should play Game 4

Damian Lillard has been battling an injury to his ribs

Damian Lillard has struggled during the Portland Trail Blazers' series against the Warriors, and it was previously reported that he was playing through a separated rib on his left side. Lillard has refused to use the injury as an excuse, although while speaking to reporters over the weekend, Lillard confirmed the injury:

I don't think it's something that's affecting my game, Not really, just the pain from having a separated rib. There's nothing you can really do about it. Just when I get winded, it's a little harder to breathe. Contact, when you're in there banging with guys, just normal stuff

Lillard starred for the Trail Blazers during their series wins against the Thunder and Nuggets, although he has shot just 32.9 percent from the field against the Warriors.

#4. Kevin Durant - Strained Right Calf - Doubtful to return this week

Kevin Durant has been in fine form for the Golden State Warriors

Kevin Durant injured his calf during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Rockets, and the 2014 MVP has now missed Golden State's last four games. Head coach Steve Kerr has since labeled the injury as 'more serious than initially thought', although the latest update provided by the team suggested that Durant was on the mend:

[Durant] has shown good progress since beginning his rehabilitation program one week ago. At this point, Durant is not ready to advance to on-court work.

#3. DeMarcus Cousins - Quadriceps - Could return for finals

Cousins' time in Golden State has been impacted by injuries

DeMarcus Cousins suffered a torn quad against the LA Clippers during the first round of the playoffs, and his season appeared to be over. However, Cousins recovery has progressed faster than expected, and Steve Kerr has offered a promising update on his status:

He’s starting to do some work on the floor, so he’s not exactly close to playing in a game but he’s making good strides with his rehab and getting out on the court and starting to do some conditioning things. We’ll see where that goes.

Back on May 11th, Marc Stein of the New York Times reported that Cousins 'was on course to make a return to the Warriors' active roster during the Western Conference finals'; although with the series currently at 3-0, a return in the Finals now appears more likely.

#2. Andre Iguodala - Left Calf - Questionable for Game 4

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Andre Iguodala had an MRI scan on his left calf on Sunday, and ESPN is reporting that the scan came back clean. The calf injury restricted the veteran to just 18 minutes during the Warriors' Game 3 win over the Trail Blazers, although the 35-year-old appears set for a swift return to the court.

#1. Pau Gasol - Left Ankle Injury - Out for the Season

Pau Gasol joined the Bucks after parting ways with the San Antonio Spurs

A foot injury has restricted Pau Gasol to just three appearances for the Bucks since he joined in March and the team last week confirmed that the veteran will miss the entire postseason: