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Terry Rozier is being linked with the New York Knicks
Terry Rozier is being linked with the New York Knicks

Kevin Durant remains out for the Warriors

Kevin Durant remains out for the Golden State Warriors
Kevin Durant remains out for the Golden State Warriors

Following a Stephen Curry second-half inspired performance, the Golden State Warriors advanced to the West finals without Kevin Durant. The 30-year-old missed the series-clinching game against the Houston Rockets due to a right calf strain, and entering the Finals, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne is reporting that Durant remains an injury concern for the Warriors:

Kevin Durant is out for at least Game 1 of the WCF, source tells ESPN. He’s not being re-evaluated until Thursday so it’s “unlikely “ he plays Game 2 either.

Durant underwent an MRI exam last Thursday, which confirmed that he had suffered a calf strain. Entering their West Finals matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, the Warriors are also without DeMarcus Cousins, although the All-Star is expected to make a surprise comeback after earlier being ruled out for the remainder of the season.

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