Woj: "Fear is he's (Kevin Durant) out months, not weeks."

[NASpurs]

:wow

836852734791991297

[Uriel]

HOLY SHIT. :wow

This could be like the Westbrook torn meniscus of 2013. :wow

[Uriel]

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[313]

:cry "B-b-but the Warriors are immune to injury, luckiest team EVER"


Lol but anyway this is good news for us. If we grab the top seed, we have about a good chance as anybody. Never doubt a Spurs choke though.

[NASpurs]

That first seed is within grasp now at least. Fucking crazy shit.

[Kuestmaster]

Sucks for him if it's true, but I'm glad the warriors don't have EVERYTHING going their way for once. Karma is a bitch.

[Uriel]

That first seed is within grasp now at least. Fucking crazy shit.
We're just 3 games back of the Warriors in the loss column, with 2 more meetings against them both in San Antonio. That 1 seed dream is suddenly very, very real.

[NASpurs]

46 days to go until the playoffs start. :stirpot:

It'll be hilarious if the Thunder get the seventh seed (assuming the Warriors drop to the 2nd).

[SAGirl]

Wow Woj bomb... I am speechless. I don't want bad karma so GWS Kd!

[Fireball]

out for the playoffs like Ibaka ... worked well the last time for us

[tmtcsc]

I hope he's ok and this is just a minor setback. The Spurs were built to beat the Warriors and I want to see them do it with the Dubs at full strength. I don't want the Spurs' 6th Championship to be tainted with "Well, if they had Durant things would have been different...". Of course its out of the Spurs' control and what will be, will be, but I prefer healthy rosters. Let the teams and talent decide this, not injuries.

[NASpurs]

Makes you think if the 1st seed is worth it assuming the Clippers get the 4th. :lol A Rockets/Warriors second round would be crazy though.

[Uriel]

I hope he's ok and this is just a minor setback. The Spurs were built to beat the Warriors and I want to see them do it with the Dubs at full strength. I don't want the Spurs' 6th Championship to be tainted with "Well, if they had Durant things would have been different...". Of course its out of the Spurs' control and what will be, will be, but I prefer healthy rosters. Let the teams and talent decide this, not injuries.
I agree with the sentiment, but realistically, the Spurs aren't going to beat the Warriors fully healthy. This is the break they needed to overcome that Golden State hurdle.

[tmtcsc]

I agree with the sentiment, but realistically, the Spurs aren't going to beat the Warriors fully healthy. This is the break they needed to overcome that Golden State hurdle.

Agree to disagree. The one thing Golden State didn't need after last year was more offense. Yet, they sacrificed team chemistry and defense to bring Durant on board. They aren't as good as they were last year. This Spurs team will punish them in the playoffs - Durant or no Durant.

[marinoman]

Makes you think if the 1st seed is worth it assuming the Clippers get the 4th. :lol A Rockets/Warriors second round would be crazy though.
It's not, I'd rather stay a 2 seed. That way we avoid the clips. Even the win against them came off Paul's first game from injury. 1 seed isn't worth it, tougher matchup in rd2 just to get one extra game at home in west finals if Spurs even get there

[Uriel]

Sources: Warriors, Durant's inner circle bracing for tough news on knee injury

The Golden State Warriors are bracing for the possibility that All-Star forward Kevin Durant could be lost for the rest of the regular season – or perhaps longer – with a left knee injury, league sources told The Vertical.

Durant underwent an MRI late Tuesday night to survey the knee damage and team officials and members of Durant’s inner circle were expressing fear early Wednesday morning that the severity of Durant’s injury could preclude a return to the Warriors lineup before the start of the Western Conference playoffs in six weeks, league sources told The Vertical.

Some close to Durant feared the damage could sideline him even longer, league sources said.

Nevertheless, doctors were evaluating the test results and the Warriors expected to make a public announcement later on Wednesday.

Durant suffered what the Warriors termed a hyper-extended left knee in the first quarter of Tuesday night’s loss to the Washington Wizards. Golden State center Zaza Pachulia lost his balance and fell into Durant’s left knee.

Durant – a four-time NBA scoring champion – has been the Warriors top scorer this season, averaging 25.8 points a game. He signed a free agent deal with Golden State in July, leaving Oklahoma City after spending nine years with the organization that drafted him. Golden State has the NBA’s best record at 50-10.

Durant signed a two-year deal that included a player option that he expected to exercise to become a free agent again in July. Durant has consistently indicated that he expected to re-sign on a longer-term deal with Golden State this summer.
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/sources-warriors-durants-inner-circle-bracing-for-tough-news-on-knee-injury-085809477.html

[james evans]

I hope he's ok and this is just a minor setback. The Spurs were built to beat the Warriors and I want to see them do it with the Dubs at full strength. I don't want the Spurs' 6th Championship to be tainted with "Well, if they had Durant things would have been different...". Of course its out of the Spurs' control and what will be, will be, but I prefer healthy rosters. Let the teams and talent decide this, not injuries.
I don't give a good goddamn if it's tainted with an asterisk or coffee stain. I'll take it. but we would beat them regardless.

[cjw]

If in fact Zaza flopped and fell into KD... at least he's hurting his teammates now instead of trying to hurt opponents

[cd021]

If out for the rest of the regular season, Spurs chances of catching them in the standings for the #1 seed jump.

Spurs have 24 games remaining (including 2 home games vs. the warriors)

GSW has 22 games remaining and are 4.0 games up.

[TheGreatYacht]

Lol forget the #1 seed. Did everyone forget who our coach is?

Expect a loss today.

[cjw]

If out for the rest of the regular season, Spurs chances of catching them in the standings for the #1 seed jump.

Spurs have 24 games remaining (including 2 home games vs. the warriors)

GSW has 22 games remaining and are 4.0 games up.

Loss column is all that matters and it's three there. GS has played two more games, so less chances for them to lose though.

Just like in race for lottery the wins column is all that matters. Heard podcast looking at lottery race by losses, which is totally wrong way to think about it when wins are the bad thing.

Also, home court against GS plus forcing them to face Houston (and potentially a tougher round 1 matchup as a two seed) far outweighs the Spurs avoiding LAC.

[cutewizard]

Gortat of the Wizards ========= savior of team basketball, tbh

all hail Gortat!

[cutewizard]

Agree to disagree. The one thing Golden State didn't need after last year was more offense. Yet, they sacrificed team chemistry and defense to bring Durant on board. They aren't as good as they were last year. This Spurs team will punish them in the playoffs - Durant or no Durant.

Best post in the world, !

:claw

[cutewizard]

Curry should attempt to average 60 ppg in the playoffs!

Just to show how good he is as a shooter.............................

(sarcasm rules, hahahahahahaha)

[cutewizard]

Pardon me guys, im hyper-stimulated again,

just so happy to know we have another shot at glory

Manu and Gasol in the NBA finals would be sweet, good send off to my favorite Ginobili

(i better watch the spurs vs lakers replay to avoid over posting, hahahaha)

[cutewizard]

but honestly, the Spurs deserve to be in the NBA finals.......................

for a variety of reasons

[SuperCam]

Cavs in 4 over houston, tbqh

[Emperor]

Goddamnit Spurs don't screw up this golden opportunity.

[look_at_g_shred]

Wow Woj bomb... I am speechless. I don't want bad karma so GWS Kd!

[look_at_g_shred]

Goddamnit Spurs don't screw up this golden opportunity.

[look_at_g_shred]

Spurs need to hit them while their down. I suspect if the news is to this extent, they could drop their next game just based on them being shocked. Then we play them next Saturday. Another chance to get closer to the one seed!

[hater]

This doesnt change the fact the Sperms are a round 2 exit team

And did Zaza injure Ethiopian?? :lmao I couldnt have scripted it better. Any gif of Durants knee explosion?

[hater]

Meh just saw the injury event. Its nothing. Hell be back in 2 weeks.

[baseline bum]

I hope he's ok and this is just a minor setback. The Spurs were built to beat the Warriors and I want to see them do it with the Dubs at full strength. I don't want the Spurs' 6th Championship to be tainted with "Well, if they had Durant things would have been different...". Of course its out of the Spurs' control and what will be, will be, but I prefer healthy rosters. Let the teams and talent decide this, not injuries.

I hope he gets AIDS during the surgery.

[PopTheGOAT]

They really gonna drop this news on 3-1 though?

[RD2191]

Idgaf about asterisks, I hope they're entire starting 5 goes down.

[GSH]

Idgaf about asterisks, I hope they're entire starting 5 goes down.


The only hand out one LOB, and it goes to the winner. Asterisks are the consolation prize that losers hand out to themselves.

[bklynspursfan]

The only hand out one LOB, and it goes to the winner. Asterisks are the consolation prize that losers hand out to themselves.

#PhilJackson

[Solid D]

Very bad news for the Warriors. Cavs already have a great opportunity to repeat...
especially with (even a half-healthy) Bogut.

[ViceCity86]

David West Curse. He must feel like a total cuck or unluckiest sob in the world.

Shaq cursed him after twitter beef. Barkley and Shaq are laughing now.

That's why you never give up. Injuries and death happens.

We need a voodoo doll for Lebron.

[look_at_g_shred]

Pachulia getting back at KD for those all-star votes he stole imho

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs still need a consistent second option. I hope for good things with Gasol coming off the bench, but if Durant is to miss significant time then the Cavs will be heavy favourites for the title.

[Blake]

but honestly, the Spurs deserve to be in the NBA finals.......................

for a variety of reasons

Lolwut

[PopTheGOAT]

Spurs still need a consistent second option. I hope for good things with Gasol coming off the bench, but if Durant is to miss significant time then the Cavs will be heavy favourites for the title.
People are still saying GS would be the favorites without KD :lol that opinion would change quickly if he is really out for season tbh

[coachmac87]

Spurs still need a consistent second option. I hope for good things with Gasol coming off the bench, but if Durant is to miss significant time then the Cavs will be heavy favourites for the title.

So what...Spurs chances to go to Finals increased significantly.

[DPG21920]

This is why I never understood the reports (especially about East teams) that were too scared of GS to try and make a move. They basically told themselves GS was too good so why bother.

Injuries happen. If you are truly a team that you think even has a remote chance at a final, you do what you can and worry about the rest later. Teams gel, teams get injured, there are surprises all the time. We've seen Curry have ankle issues. We know GS gutted a lot of their depth (they are still amazing and it was absoultely the right decision). So any injuries really put them on less firm ground and it looks like it just happened.

All the East teams using the Warriors an excuse to not have any courage surely look foolish now.

[Canyonero]

Testicular cancer imho.

[Keepin' it real]

he's not walking through that door

[100%duncan]

:pop: You think the warriors was the biggest hurdle in getting the 1 seed?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

People are still saying GS would be the favorites without KD :lol that opinion would change quickly if he is really out for season tbh

I read that as well and that is ridiculous. Without KD Warriors are done. Hell, the rockets could beat them in the second round

[Amuseddaysleeper]

This is why I never understood the reports (especially about East teams) that were too scared of GS to try and make a move. They basically told themselves GS was too good so why bother.

Injuries happen. If you are truly a team that you think even has a remote chance at a final, you do what you can and worry about the rest later. Teams gel, teams get injured, there are surprises all the time. We've seen Curry have ankle issues. We know GS gutted a lot of their depth (they are still amazing and it was absoultely the right decision). So any injuries really put them on less firm ground and it looks like it just happened.

All the East teams using the Warriors an excuse to not have any courage surely look foolish now.

But who out East is going to beat Cleveland?

[DPG21920]

Of course it was Zaza. Always been a dirty player and there is such irony in the fact he took out GS best player. I bet he goes on a terror of dirtyness now.

This is what, 2nd year in a row that Zaza has been involved with injuring his own player (even though it's fluky as hell)?

[DPG21920]

But who out East is going to beat Cleveland?

Who knows, but Love is injured and that's a big blow. Even though they added Korver, Deron & Bogut, Lebron has been complaining about their play/depth all year. Plus again, injuries happen (already did to Love and JR).

If you have a chance to build a team that can get to a CF or Final you do it.

[ducks]

Gs signed Barnes they know he is out for awhile

[coachmac87]

This is why I never understood the reports (especially about East teams) that were too scared of GS to try and make a move. They basically told themselves GS was too good so why bother.

Injuries happen. If you are truly a team that you think even has a remote chance at a final, you do what you can and worry about the rest later. Teams gel, teams get injured, there are surprises all the time. We've seen Curry have ankle issues. We know GS gutted a lot of their depth (they are still amazing and it was absoultely the right decision). So any injuries really put them on less firm ground and it looks like it just happened.

All the East teams using the Warriors an excuse to not have any courage surely look foolish now.



I think the East teams were more concerned with LeBron and the Cavs. I get what you're trying to say tho..

Kyrie could go down etc. we've seen it happen before. Tbh this is just a wake up call on how hard it is to win a title..

[SpursforSix]

they're saying it looks like he might be back for the playoffs. not sure what point of the playoffs.

[DPG21920]

I think the East teams were more concerned with LeBron and the Cavs. I get what you're trying to say tho..

Kyrie could go down etc. we've seen it happen before. Tbh this is just a wake up call on how hard it is to win a title..

The reports I read where not about CLE. The fact BOS/TOR/WAS were trying so "hard" to improve was because they felt CLE was vulnerable. But then in evaluting GS they thought why bother.

[FkLA]

I hope he's ok and this is just a minor setback. The Spurs were built to beat the Warriors and I want to see them do it with the Dubs at full strength. I don't want the Spurs' 6th Championship to be tainted with "Well, if they had Durant things would have been different...". Of course its out of the Spurs' control and what will be, will be, but I prefer healthy rosters. Let the teams and talent decide this, not injuries.

Man, nobody will remember injuries a year or two from now. GS won their title with Love and Kyrie injured and they still get treated like they're one of the best teams ever. I hope he doesn't fully recover this year.

[tbdog]

4 weeks? http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/245155/Kevin-Durant-Out-Four-Weeks-With-MCL-Sprain-Bone-Bruise-In-Left-Knee

[DPG21920]

KD is fine (all things considered). No tears, just a bone bruise and can return possibly in 4 weeks (right before the playoffs)

[coachmac87]

The reports I read where not about CLE. The fact BOS/TOR/WAS were trying so "hard" to improve was because they felt CLE was vulnerable. But then in evaluting GS they thought why bother.

If teams thought the Cavs were vulnerable you gotta make a move and take your chances in the Finals..If Wizards or Celtics make the Finals regardless if they lose it's a huge building block for the coming years..

[sananspursfan21]

I hope he's ok and this is just a minor setback. The Spurs were built to beat the Warriors and I want to see them do it with the Dubs at full strength. I don't want the Spurs' 6th Championship to be tainted with "Well, if they had Durant things would have been different...". Of course its out of the Spurs' control and what will be, will be, but I prefer healthy rosters. Let the teams and talent decide this, not injuries.

This x1000000000000000

i don't want a bunch of chump fans talking about how the Spurs only one because of the injury or something

[look_at_g_shred]

A lob is a lob

[FkLA]

KD is fine (all things considered). No tears, just a bone bruise and can return possibly in 4 weeks (right before the playoffs)

Tibial bone bruise. Also a Grade 2 MCL sprain though.

[Blake]

So what...Spurs chances to go to Finals increased significantly.

Not as significant as you are implying

[Blake]

I hope he's ok and this is just a minor setback. The Spurs were built to beat the Warriors and I want to see them do it with the Dubs at full strength. I don't want the Spurs' 6th Championship to be tainted with "Well, if they had Durant things would have been different...". Of course its out of the Spurs' control and what will be, will be, but I prefer healthy rosters. Let the teams and talent decide this, not injuries.

Screw that, injuries are part of the deal. Title is a title.

[Blake]

This x1000000000000000

i don't want a bunch of chump fans talking about how the Spurs only one because of the injury or something

I'm totally fine with them whining while the Spurs hoist another banner in the rafters

[coachmac87]

Not as significant as you are implying

This was in reply to the Woj the tweet of him possibly being out months. But I think this does help the Spurs chances regardless..you want the #1 seed..this injury helps us get that

[sananspursfan21]

I'm totally fine with them whining while the Spurs hoist another banner in the rafters

Yeahhhhh me tooooooooo. Just wanted to squash KD's dreams with him on the floor is all :depressed

[Solid D]

Grade 2 MCL sprain may be 6-8 weeks recovery.

[cd98]

False alarm...he'll be fine when it matters.

[tbdog]

Curry had a grade 1 last playoffs. FYI grade 3 is what we called a complete mcl tear.

[Uriel]

Grade 2 MCL sprain may be 6-8 weeks recovery.
Do you think he'll be out longer than 4 weeks?

[Dex]

If in fact Zaza flopped and fell into KD... at least he's hurting his teammates now instead of trying to hurt opponents

Exactly. I don't wish injury on anybody, but it's hard to deny that it's poetic fucking justice that thug Zaza is the one who hurt Durant.

[tbdog]

Do you think he'll be out longer than 4 weeks?Most likely. 6 weeks average. Avg missed games is 22.

[GSH]

KD is fine (all things considered). No tears, just a bone bruise and can return possibly in 4 weeks (right before the playoffs)


"Just" a bone bruise is sort of misleading. A bone bruise means that part of the bone is fractured/crushed. Some bone bruises are worse than others, but they're all a lot more of a problem than a regular bruise - especially when they are at a joint. It's really important to give the bone time to completely regenerate before going back to full activity levels. He'll probably be back in time for the playoffs. But in a high impact area like the knee? If it was my future on the line, it would be six weeks. These guys may be Superman, but pounding a bone that hasn't fully regenerated is a good way to develop chronic problems.

Part of Manu's recurring problems stemmed from coming back too soon after a bone injury. His was the distal fibula, right where it joins with the ankle. Durant's is from trauma, and not over-use injury. I'm not wishing for him to miss the playoffs. If the Spurs can't beat the Dubs with Durant, then they aren't the best team. Just saying that "bone bruise" makes it sound a lot less serious than it is.

[Seventyniner]

This is why I never understood the reports (especially about East teams) that were too scared of GS to try and make a move. They basically told themselves GS was too good so why bother.

Injuries happen. If you are truly a team that you think even has a remote chance at a final, you do what you can and worry about the rest later. Teams gel, teams get injured, there are surprises all the time. We've seen Curry have ankle issues. We know GS gutted a lot of their depth (they are still amazing and it was absoultely the right decision). So any injuries really put them on less firm ground and it looks like it just happened.

All the East teams using the Warriors an excuse to not have any courage surely look foolish now.

Imagine if this injury had happened right before the trade deadline.

[CGD]

Jeez Durant, I know you wanted to avoid LeBron at all cost, but this is a new spin.

J/K, truly sucks. Don't want a player to go out like this.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Grade 2 MCL sprain is pretty bad, usually means there's some sort of tearing of the ligament and could take a long time to fully recover. I don't expect him to play before the playoffs, unless GS are really reckless.

[spursistan]

"Just" a bone bruise is sort of misleading. A bone bruise means that part of the bone is fractured/crushed. Some bone bruises are worse than others, but they're all a lot more of a problem than a regular bruise - especially when they are at a joint. It's really important to give the bone time to completely regenerate before going back to full activity levels. He'll probably be back in time for the playoffs. But in a high impact area like the knee? If it was my future on the line, it would be six weeks. These guys may be Superman, but pounding a bone that hasn't fully regenerated is a good way to develop chronic problems.Part of Manu's recurring problems stemmed from coming back too soon after a bone injury. His was the distal fibula, right where it joins with the ankle. Durant's is from trauma, and not over-use injury. I'm not wishing for him to miss the playoffs. If the Spurs can't beat the Dubs with Durant, then they aren't the best team. Just saying that "bone bruise" makes it sound a lot less serious than it is.:tuNot the worst case for the Warriors, but still bad..they would be foolish to rush him back for 1st round if they are playing the Nuggets or some other scrub team..

[SpursforSix]

Man...wouldn't the NBA shit if it was a Spurs/Raptors finals.

[RD2191]

The only hand out one LOB, and it goes to the winner. Asterisks are the consolation prize that losers hand out to themselves.

Their* my bad. :lol

[apalisoc_9]

At least kawhi will surely win 1st team honors now.

[Chillen]

C'mon people I want the Warriors to be fully healthy that way if they lose to the Spurs or Cavaliers they have no excuses. To be the best you have got to beat the best.

[coachmac87]

"Just" a bone bruise is sort of misleading. A bone bruise means that part of the bone is fractured/crushed. Some bone bruises are worse than others, but they're all a lot more of a problem than a regular bruise - especially when they are at a joint. It's really important to give the bone time to completely regenerate before going back to full activity levels. He'll probably be back in time for the playoffs. But in a high impact area like the knee? If it was my future on the line, it would be six weeks. These guys may be Superman, but pounding a bone that hasn't fully regenerated is a good way to develop chronic problems.

Part of Manu's recurring problems stemmed from coming back too soon after a bone injury. His was the distal fibula, right where it joins with the ankle. Durant's is from trauma, and not over-use injury. I'm not wishing for him to miss the playoffs. If the Spurs can't beat the Dubs with Durant, then they aren't the best team. Just saying that "bone bruise" makes it sound a lot less serious than it is.

I partially tore my ACL and had a bone bruise and was out 8 weeks. If you recall do you know the similarities between Durant/Curry injury?? Curry sprained his MCL right??

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I partially tore my ACL and had a bone bruise and was out 8 weeks. If you recall do you know the similarities between Durant/Curry injury?? Curry sprained his MCL right??

Curry's was grade 1 MCL sprain.

[spursistan]

At least kawhi will surely win 1st team honors now.Yeah, Kawhi/Lebron are now lock for all NBA 1st..If the Spurs grab the first seed, the star of the team , Pop, gets COTY :lol

[Leetonidas]

Fuck the “ excuses and full strength ” bs....Durant tried to stack the deck and take the easy way out. They won a title 2 years ago while love and kyrie were on the bench. Fuck the warriors tbh, i feel no sympathy for them nor do I care if they lose to the spurs at full strength of not. History will only remember the rings. Its about time basketball karma catches up with them and their incredible health streak over the last couple years

[Uriel]

Spurs play Warriors twice this month. Both games will be at home and Warriors will be on the 2nd night of a back to back. Warriors also play Rockets two more times.

SA is only 3 games back of Golden State in the loss column. Their chance of getting the 1 seed is very, very real.

[Blake]

This was in reply to the Woj the tweet of him possibly being out months. But I think this does help the Spurs chances regardless..you want the #1 seed..this injury helps us get that

What were the Spurs chances of reaching the Finals before the injury? What are their chances now?

[UZER]

C'mon people I want the Warriors to be fully healthy that way if they lose to the Spurs or Cavaliers they have no excuses. To be the best you have got to beat the best.

Yet the warriors have a ring because every team they played in the playoff run, including the finals, had a major player injured.

[SpursforSix]

What were the Spurs chances of reaching the Finals before the injury? What are their chances now?

Before the injury, they were 43.2% to reach the Finals. Now it's 63.7%.

[tbdog]

Curry had a grade 1

[hater]

Called it

Once again :tu

[Blake]

Before the injury, they were 43.2% to reach the Finals. Now it's 63.7%.

U srs or joking

[TheDoctor]

Idgaf about asterisks, I hope they're entire starting 5 goes down.


http://www.clipartkid.com/images/89/praying-hands-clip-art-at-clker-com-vector-clip-art-online-royalty-sfStIE-clipart.png

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Fuck this warriors at full strength bull shit

i hope he shreds that knee when he comes back

[coachmac87]

What were the Spurs chances of reaching the Finals before the injury? What are their chances now?

Again the title of this thread is quoting Woj saying him being out months. If that was true it would've changed the Spurs chances significantly. Even with him being out 4-6 weeks it still helps their chances...but not as much if he was out months..

I'm not sure what point you're trying to make tbh..Durant being out helps the Spurs lol

[Blake]

Again the title of this thread is quoting Woj saying him being out months. If that was true it would've changed the Spurs chances significantly. Even with him being out 4-6 weeks it still helps their chances...but not as much if he was out months..

I'm not sure what point you're trying to make tbh..Durant being out helps the Spurs lol

You're making a claim of significant increase in the Spurs chances of making the Finals.

I'm asking you how significant you think it is. Put a number on it.

[BatManu20]

Spurs still have the 4th toughest remaining schedule in the Legaue. Stealing the 1-seed won't be easy, as GS is still a great team w/o KD. Need to win all our remaining games against them. With that said, I think KD returns for the 1st round of the playoffs and this doesn't significantly affect them long-term.

[coachmac87]

You're making a claim of significant increase in the Spurs chances of making the Finals.

I'm asking you how significant you think it is. Put a number on it.

For the 3rd time..my "significant claim" was regarding the tweet or title of this thread of him being out months:..

It's not that hard to understand tbh. Since he's not out months I'm not claiming anything significant but I do think it increases our odds a little especially if we get #1 seed.

[rastaspur]

Spurs still have the 4th toughest remaining schedule in the Legaue. Stealing the 1-seed won't be easy, as GS is still a great team w/o KD. Need to win all our remaining games against them. With that said, I think KD returns for the 1st round of the playoffs and this doesn't significantly affect them long-term.

They are. But k.d. has been their second best defender this year and given them so much versatility on matchups.

Defensively they are going to really struggle while he is out. That might very well allow the spurs to steal that top seed.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Who knows, but Love is injured and that's a big blow. Even though they added Korver, Deron & Bogut, Lebron has been complaining about their play/depth all year. Plus again, injuries happen (already did to Love and JR).

If you have a chance to build a team that can get to a CF or Final you do it.

Oh man, I totally forgot about Love being injured for some reason. Good call :toast

[FvckMavs]

Zaza, throw your flopping asses to Curry's ankle next time.

[baseline bum]

This full strength argument is stupid. Virtually every team to win an NBA title has benefited hugely from injuries to another competitor. In recent memory:

2016 - Curry, Bogut
2015 - Irving, Love
2014 - Ibaka
2013 - Parker
2012 - Rose
2011 - <can't think of any>
2010 - Perkins
2009 - Garnett, Yao, McGrady
2008 - Bynum

[Blake]

For the 3rd time..my "significant claim" was regarding the tweet or title of this thread of him being out months:..

It's not that hard to understand tbh. Since he's not out months I'm not claiming anything significant but I do think it increases our odds a little especially if we get #1 seed.

OK, let's say he's out months. For the 3rd time, put a number on it. It's not hard to understand what I'm asking.

[Chucho]

Wow Woj bomb... I am speechless. I don't want bad karma so GWS Kd!

LOL. "Karma".

[Mnky]

Lol forget the #1 seed. Did everyone forget who our coach is?

Expect a loss today.

:depressed

[DAF86]

This full strength argument is stupid. Virtually every team to win an NBA title has benefited hugely from injuries to another competitor. In recent memory:

2016 - Curry, Bogut
2015 - Irving, Love
2014 - Ibaka
2013 - Parker
2012 - Rose
2011 - <can't think of any>
2010 - Perkins
2009 - Garnett, Yao, McGrady
2008 - Bynum

2011 - Manu. The best player on the team with the best record, tbh.

[coachmac87]

OK, let's say he's out months. For the 3rd time, put a number on it. It's not hard to understand what I'm asking.

Before the injury I'd say Spurs had 25% of making Finals...
Rumor of him being out months or season I'd say Spurs had a 60%+ of making Finals...
With the 4-6 week injury status for KD I say Spurs chances of making Finals are 35%-40%

[baseline bum]

2011 - Manu. The best player on the team with the best record, tbh.

I'd never count that injury. The 2011 Spurs record was mostly based on destroying teams early in the season. By April that team looked completely out of gas and they'd have been an easy out for any contender in the west.

[spursistan]

836980376828510213
Durant’s sprain is a Grade 2 injury, a more moderate sprain. In Grade 2 sprains, damage has occurred to the individual ligament fibers and is sometimes referred to as a partial or incomplete tear. Fortunately MCL sprains of this magnitude can heal without surgical intervention, especially if the medial meniscus remains uninvolved.
The tibia bone bruise will also play a role in his recovery. Bone contusions, especially in weight-bearing areas can be slow to repair and require ample time to appropriately heal. Bone injuries, particularly bone contusions, have been a problematic injury in the NBA this season.836973436861739009

[gambit1990]

this helps kawhi for mvp. now that the spurs are more likely to end up with the 1 seed than they were before.

[BatManu20]

this helps kawhi for mvp. now that the spurs are more likely to end up with the 1 seed than they were before.

I think Harden or Westbrook is basically a lock to win MVP tbh. Would take a massive shift for either not to win it imo.

[DAF86]

I'd never count that injury. The 2011 Spurs record was mostly based on destroying teams early in the season. By April that team looked completely out of gas and they'd have been an easy out for any contender in the west.

Manu was out on the only home game the Spurs lost (a very close one in which Manu would have surely made a difference, tbh). It's not a stretch to think the Spurs could have escaped the Grizzlies had Manu played the entire series.

Spurs were also 3-1 over the Mavs during that season, winning the last 3. Manu's injury might have changed the entire playoffs picture, tbh.

[gambit1990]

I think Harden or Westbrook is basically a lock to win MVP tbh. Would take a massive shift for either not to win it imo.
yeah, i've been under the impression that westbrook would win it since the summer.

[apalisoc_9]

Criminal how a no defense 7th seed and potentially 4th seed win MVP over s first seed with one all-star.

[baseline bum]

Manu was out on the only home game the Spurs lost (a very close one in which Manu would have surely made a difference, tbh). It's not a stretch to think the Spurs could have escaped the Grizzlies had Manu played the entire series.

Spurs were also 3-1 over the Mavs during that season, winning the last 3. Manu's injury might have changed the entire playoffs picture, tbh.

And the Spurs were 0-4 against OKC in 2014. The Spurs needed two lucky threes just to force a game 6 vs Memphis, so I don't buy they win that series if Manu plays game 1. That team was not playing good basketball to end the season and they all looked beaten up. I remember as the playoffs were approaching that year thinking the only WC team the Spurs would beat in a series would have been New Orleans.

[Blake]

Before the injury I'd say Spurs had 25% of making Finals...
Rumor of him being out months or season I'd say Spurs had a 60%+ of making Finals...
With the 4-6 week injury status for KD I say Spurs chances of making Finals are 35%-40%

There we go.

Lol if Vegas were to put this Spurs team at 60% even with Durant out, I'd put 1k on the Warriors......I'm guessing that would put them about 10-1 for a nice payout.

[Blake]

this helps kawhi for mvp. now that the spurs are more likely to end up with the 1 seed than they were before.

Except Westbrook and Harden

[DAF86]

And the Spurs were 0-4 against OKC in 2014. The Spurs needed two lucky threes just to force a game 6 vs Memphis, so I don't buy they win that series if Manu plays game 1. That team was not playing good basketball to end the season and they all looked beaten up. I remember as the playoffs were approaching that year thinking the only WC team the Spurs would beat in a series would have been New Orleans.

Yeah, bunch of "what ifs"; but you were listing meaningful injuries in the playoffs, if the injury of the best player on the team with the best record in the entire league is not a meaningful injury, I don't know what is, tbh.

[DPG21920]

"Just" a bone bruise is sort of misleading. A bone bruise means that part of the bone is fractured/crushed. Some bone bruises are worse than others, but they're all a lot more of a problem than a regular bruise - especially when they are at a joint. It's really important to give the bone time to completely regenerate before going back to full activity levels. He'll probably be back in time for the playoffs. But in a high impact area like the knee? If it was my future on the line, it would be six weeks. These guys may be Superman, but pounding a bone that hasn't fully regenerated is a good way to develop chronic problems.

Part of Manu's recurring problems stemmed from coming back too soon after a bone injury. His was the distal fibula, right where it joins with the ankle. Durant's is from trauma, and not over-use injury. I'm not wishing for him to miss the playoffs. If the Spurs can't beat the Dubs with Durant, then they aren't the best team. Just saying that "bone bruise" makes it sound a lot less serious than it is.

This is all more than fair. Was not trying to pass it off, meant fine in the context of the doom and gloom of his season being over.

[SpursforSix]

U srs or joking

It's based on my own advanced metrics. I don't think I'd be able to explain the math to you.

[Chinook]

This is all more than fair. Was not trying to pass it off, meant fine in the context of the doom and gloom of his season being over.

It might be crippled, though. GS doesn't have the easiest schedule as it is.

[spursistan]

836980376828510213836973436861739009That tibial bone could be a b*tch from what i have read...He won't be operating at 100% in coming few months, that's almost for sure..I would be shocked if KD returns before the end of regular season..I think they might even hold him out of 1st round if its Denver..

[UNT Eagles 2016]

That tibial bone could be a b*tch from what i have read...He won't be operating at 100% in coming few months, that's almost for sure..I would be shocked if KD returns before the end of regular season..I think they might even hold him out of 1st round if its Denver..

But if it's OKC (they fall to 2nd), there could be an upset... OKC fans remember all the times Durant cost them by being injured so it would be the ultimate revenge if they can pull off the upset. OKC would definitely have the best player in the series if Durant is out.

[DAF86]

That tibial bone could be a b*tch from what i have read...He won't be operating at 100% in coming few months, that's almost for sure..I would be shocked if KD returns before the end of regular season..I think they might even hold him out of 1st round if its Denver..

Actually, Denver is one of the few teams that have given the Warriors some fits these last couple of seasons.

[DAF86]

But if it's OKC (they fall to 2nd), there could be an upset... OKC fans remember all the times Durant cost them by being injured so it would be the ultimate revenge if they can pull off the upset. OKC would definitely have the best player in the series if Durant is out.

OKC would be a much easier out than Denver for the Warriors.

[SpursforSix]

OKC would be a much easier out than Denver for the Warriors.

On paper...yeah. But I wouldn't discount the motivation behind OKC if they were playing GSW.

[DAF86]

On paper...yeah. But I wouldn't discount the motivation behind OKC if they were playing GSW.

What good did that motivation do for them in the three embarrassing routes they had against GS this season?

[Blake]

It's based on my own advanced metrics. I don't think I'd be able to explain the math to you.

You're the track expert after all

[Splits]

And the Spurs were 0-4 against OKC in 2014. The Spurs needed two lucky threes just to force a game 6 vs Memphis, so I don't buy they win that series if Manu plays game 1. That team was not playing good basketball to end the season and they all looked beaten up. I remember as the playoffs were approaching that year thinking the only WC team the Spurs would beat in a series would have been New Orleans.

Not to mention we were also starting Richard fucking Jefferson

[Splits]

But if it's OKC (they fall to 2nd), there could be an upset... OKC fans remember all the times Durant cost them by being injured so it would be the ultimate revenge if they can pull off the upset. OKC would definitely have the best player in the series if Durant is out.

Annnnndddd the resident retard weighs in with a retarded take.

[Strategic]

Since the W's released Calderon and signed Barnes I don't believe they have confidence in Durant returning this season.

[SpursforSix]

What good did that motivation do for them in the three embarrassing routes they had against GS this season?

I don't know. But with Durant down, it opens the door up. I agree with you that Denver is a tougher matchup. I'm just saying don't totally discount OKC. Especially if Durant is out.

[Seventyniner]

I can't imagine Durant coming back before the end of round 1 unless he's 100% fully and completely healthy and just wants to get back into the flow.

[Old School 44]

I can't imagine Durant coming back before the end of round 1 unless he's 100% fully and completely healthy and just wants to get back into the flow.
Not that he will be hurting for money, but isn't he on a short contract? He might not want to risk a long term injury by coming back too soon.

[heyheymymy]

This full strength argument is stupid. Virtually every team to win an NBA title has benefited hugely from injuries to another competitor. In recent memory:

2016 - Curry, Bogut
2015 - Irving, Love
2014 - Ibaka
2013 - Parker
2012 - Rose
2011 - <can't think of any>
2010 - Perkins
2009 - Garnett, Yao, McGrady
2008 - Bynum

2011 was manu thanks to grant hill in the last fucking game of the rs.

[TheDoctor]

Annnnndddd the resident retard weighs in with a retarded take.
ROOOFL

[pookenstein]

2011 was manu thanks to grant hill in the last fucking game of the rs.

Pop should have rested him.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Obviously Pop won't make it a priority to grab the #1 seed, but I sure hope he doesn't play cute and stay complacent with #2 - there need's to be a push here.

Spurs have a solid opportunity in front of them if the Warriors drop a couple more games here and there because of this.

Our remaining schedule > Their remaining schedule

[Splits]

^ never knew "need" could be possessive.

Impressive's

[SpursforSix]

Not that he will be hurting for money, but isn't he on a short contract? He might not want to risk a long term injury by coming back too soon.

Not a bad point. But I'm not sure that top level athletes think that way. I can't remember who was saying it...just the other day on radio...I think it was some QB commenting on the Romo situation. But he was saying that as a top level athlete, you never really believe you're in danger of getting injured again. Even if you're injury prone or coming back from an injury.

And Durant surely knows that he'd take a ton of grief if he made a decision not to play if he was cleared.

[SpursforSix]

Obviously Pop won't make it a priority to grab the #1 seed, but I sure hope he doesn't play cute and stay complacent with #2 - there need's to be a push here.

Spurs have a solid opportunity in front of them if the Warriors drop a couple more games here and there because of this.

Our remaining schedule > Their remaining schedule

:pop: my only priority is making sure that Parker is healthy enough to start next year.

[Blake]

Obviously Pop won't make it a priority to grab the #1 seed, but I sure hope he doesn't play cute and stay complacent with #2 - there need's to be a push here.

Spurs have a solid opportunity in front of them if the Warriors drop a couple more games here and there because of this.

Our remaining schedule > Their remaining schedule

Can't see him not resting players.

[UZER]

1 month sounds too generous. I think it's worse than that but they won't let on to keep everyone guessing.

Regardless, if he comes back, I see him being primarily a spot up shooter. He won't be driving aggressively to the hole or blocking shots.

[diego]

Spurs have to pressure gsw so they overplay their other guys. Make sure green, curry, klay iggy especially cant take any nights off in the stretch run.

Also, :lol at gsw fans crying. When Zaza slapped Westbrook a month ago Zaza said "if he gets injured that's fine, it's part of the game". Indeed Zaza, indeed.

[BatManu20]

In other news, Joel Embiid is out for the season. Again.


837031313945276416

[SpursforSix]

1 month sounds too generous. I think it's worse than that but they won't let on to keep everyone guessing.

Regardless, if he comes back, I see him being primarily a spot up shooter. He won't be driving aggressively to the hole or blocking shots.

Hopefully, they play a first round opponent that will punish him when he drives.

[SpursforSix]

https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder24/60666024.jpg

[coachmac87]

Best Case Scenario for Spurs

-Spurs get #1 seed
-Clippers fall to #7 seed
-Jazz/Grizz duke it out in 4/5 series
-Denver locks down 8th seed

[Gino20]

Not sure how accurate this is, but on RealGM a member said that Stephen A. Smith has been informed by his "sources" that the Warriors are not being completely upfront about Durant's injury and he is hearing that Durant may be back for the playoffs or be out even longer.

[Gino20]

Not sure how accurate this is, but on RealGM a member said that Stephen A. Smith has been informed by his "sources" that the Warriors are not being completely upfront about Durant's injury and he is hearing that Durant may be back for the playoffs or be out even longer.

I know, SAS.

[HarlemHeat37]

^^His sources also said Dominos and Westbrook would be playing in LA together:lol

[Leetonidas]

“a guy on realgm said SAS said...” is not even worth posting tbh :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

I can't see any argument against this helping the Spurs..of course it does:lol

They're still a great team without Dominos, but they will certainly suffer without his defense and versatility(obviously his offense, too, goes without saying)..not to mention that he probably won't be 100% during the playoffs, as well..I still expect them to get the 1 seed, but the 2 head-to-head matchups vs. the Spurs are going to be massive for the standings..

HCA vs. GS would be big, but it would also have significant implications in round 1..OKC is nothing special and pretty close to the Nuggets as a team, but Spurs match up extremely well vs. Denver..

[Gino20]

“a guy on realgm said SAS said...” is not even worth posting tbh :lol

You're right. I can't find anything credible on this. My bad.

[FkLA]

You're right. I can't find anything credible on this. My bad.

Screamin' A Smith did say it on First Take. I saw it. Could've been for the shock factor but who knows.

[Splits]

it would also have significant implications in round 1..OKC is nothing special and pretty close to the Nuggets as a team, but Spurs match up extremely well vs. Denver..

lol thinking the Spurs will be a 1st round exit

dumbass post

[spursistan]

Not sure how accurate this is, but on RealGM a member said that Stephen A. Smith has been informed by his "sources" that the Warriors are not being completely upfront about Durant's injury and he is hearing that Durant may be back for the playoffs or be out even longer.nah...the way they went out to get Barnes at 1:00am tells me they are not bluffing-- and it's more serious than not, with more potential for setback than a chance to beat the normal timetable for such injuries. Remember it's MCL grade 2 sprain (ie partial tear) + tibia bone bruise for a 6'11 dude....

[HarlemHeat37]

lol thinking the Spurs will be a 1st round exit

dumbass post

What? Sweeping a finesse Denver team would be much easier than going 5 or 6 vs. a physical Thunder team..

[Spurs9]

SAS is actually has pretty good inside info on alot of topics despite if you don't personally like him. Hes very knowledgeable on NBA tbh

[Spur|n|Austin]

SAS is actually has pretty good inside info on alot of topics despite if you don't personally like him. Hes very knowledgeable on NBA tbh

Are you serious? Guess all that inside info outside of "my personal friend.." or "my good buddy.." is worthless when it comes to predicting anything.

I mean he's incorrectly predicted the past 6 Finals:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r06rvgRLSw

[PopTheGOAT]

What? Sweeping a finesse Denver team would be much easier than going 5 or 6 vs. a physical Thunder team..
OKC will get the 6 seed imo

[HarlemHeat37]

OKC will get the 6 seed imo

Regardless, Denver would be the easiest matchup and it's not even close..worst defensive team in the NBA, and even Parker has completely destroyed them in 2 games, this season..

[HarlemHeat37]

Many of the same posters that prematurely busted nuts for last year's 67-win Spurs team should slow down and breathe, tbh:lol

Last year's Spurs with their 67-win RS and King Aldridge(who was certainly "worth it" and shut the mouths of certain posters) were supposed to have a historic showdown with GS..

[DPG21920]

Spurs were a few unlucky shots missed and a lot of bad calls from going to the WCF. They are probably better this year than last year IMO.

[HarlemHeat37]

Probably, but they're still coming off a 67-win season where they couldn't even get to the WCFs:lol there have been far more meltdowns here over this year's team than we had for last season's Spurs, posters and the media were really high on SA..nothing is even close to guaranteed, even if Dominos isn't the same player..I don't think they deserve the benefit of the doubt..

[dabom]

Probably, but they're still coming off a 67-win season where they couldn't even get to the WCFs:lol there have been far more meltdowns here over this year's team than we had for last season's Spurs, posters and the media were really high on SA..nothing is even close to guaranteed, even if Dominos isn't the same player..I don't think they deserve the benefit of the doubt..

Tim was injured. It wasn't a full squad.

[PopTheGOAT]

Regardless, Denver would be the easiest matchup and it's not even close..worst defensive team in the NBA, and even Parker has completely destroyed them in 2 games, this season..
No questioning any of that. Nuggets are the worst playoff team. Just saying it's probably more likely we get the Grizzlies than Thunder.

I have no doubt this team is better than last year's squad. Kawhi rising, added Pau, Dedmon. Better play from role players all together. I think this team will only get better as playoffs draw nearer.

[spursistan]

837049274240221184
What’s the timing here?A bone bruise can take four to six weeks to heal, with some rehab after that.What’s the treatment for Durant’s injuries?The hardwood has no give whatsoever, so KD’s joints took tremendous stress. I’d be leery of getting him back during the regular season, but with six weeks left, there’s a good chance he’ll be back for the playoffs. He’ll have a hinge brace on 24-7 for maybe a month, which will allow him to bend his knee but it’ll prevent that side-to-side movement, even in his sleep. Rolling over in bed can put enough strain on the MCL that it won’t heal.
And the bone bruise?For the bone bruise he might have to continue to wear the brace during playoffs. A bone bruise just has to heal itself, but it can take up to six weeks. Even saying four or five weeks may be a bit too optimistic.

[spursistan]

^ Prediction: He won't be back unless Golden State find themselves in trouble in the first round..

[BanditHiro]

dammit i was hoping they'd have to cut off the leg.

[Down Under]

Spurs were a few unlucky shots missed and a lot of bad calls from going to the WCF. They are probably better this year than last year IMO.Duncan was literally legless the second half of last year. I mean it's the first time he's ever been an actually liability in a playoff series in 20 years. Makes a fairly big difference.

[Seventyniner]

Regardless, Denver would be the easiest matchup and it's not even close..worst defensive team in the NBA, and even Parker has completely destroyed them in 2 games, this season..

Agreed. Denver is also strongest in the frontcourt which plays right into the Spurs' hands.

[TheDoctor]

dammit i was hoping they'd have to cut off the leg.
http://www.clipartkid.com/images/89/praying-hands-clip-art-at-clker-com-vector-clip-art-online-royalty-sfStIE-clipart.png

[spurs10]

dammit i was hoping they'd have to cut off the leg. This is incredibly bad sportsmanship. I was hoping for a foot or two, but an entire leg!!

[cutewizard]

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/kevin-durants-injury-is-exactly-why-the-warriors-needed-kevin-durant/

[BillMc]

Pau could actually be a serious 6MOY if he played the backup for the whole season. He's too big and too skilled for most lumbering backup bigs.

[cutewizard]

http://sportsillustrated.com.ph/US/nba/2017/03/01/kevin-durant-injury-warriors-repercussions-stephen-curry-klay-thompson

[cutewizard]

from the link above:

2. The Warriors’ No. 1 seed is in jeopardyRushing to analyze how Durant’s return from injury might tilt a Finals matchup with LeBron James and the Cavaliers would be a mistake. The Warriors will have their hands full getting out of a Western Conference full of second-tier contenders that have been given new life by this news.
That pack starts with the Spurs, who are just three games behind the Warriors in the loss column and will play host to Golden State twice in March. Although the Warriors remain in the driver’s seat, their grip on the No. 1 seed and a first-round cakewalk against a sub-.500 team is no longer guaranteed. Slipping out of the top seed would make for a much tougher path to the Finals. In their current best-case scenario, they’d feast on the Nuggets/Kings/Blazers/Mavericks in round one and get the Jazz or Clippers in round two before theoretically taking on the winner of Spurs/Rockets in the West finals. In a worst-case scenario, the No. 2 Warriors would have to go through the Thunder, Rockets and Spurs to get to the Finals. That best-case sounds very doable, even if Durant’s absence keeps him sidelined for two months. The worst-case sounds like a gauntlet that would require Durant’s return as soon as possible.
It should be noted that facing San Antonio, owners of the league’s second-best point differential, is suddenly a pretty scary proposition for Golden State. Durant’s versatility was key to forcing San Antonio into smaller lineups and his ability to match-up with Kawhi Leonard set up Golden State’s other star talent to win their respective matchups. Now, the Warriors are left scrambling to deal with Leonard and to decide how often they are willing to stay big against the likes of LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol. Throw in the Spurs’ ever-present balance, discipline, experience and ability to dictate pace, and this is exactly the type of opponent capable of exploiting the Warriors’ newfound uncertainty in a playoff series.

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[Splits]

What? Sweeping a finesse Denver team would be much easier than going 5 or 6 vs. a physical Thunder team..

Look, blousy. You can triangle/square/circle jerk and swap cum with UNT Eagles all you want about a 1st round exit vs. OKC. Just don't expect me to take it seriously. Kind of like if you showed up for a job interview in capris and a blouse.

[spursistan]

839673255401148416
839671394149376000

So you're telling me this dude is going to be back playing basketball at the highest levels in 4-5 weeks? He isn't even sure when he will be back..

As Chinook said here, the key word in these PR briefings on injuries is "he will be reevaluated in X number of weeks", and that's when the process of recovery to playing condition actually starts..

If this was Pop's call, he would have probably declared him out for the season already..

[SpursFan86]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18978088/golden-state-warriors-confident-kevin-durant-returns-playoffs


The Golden State Warriors (http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors) aren't scheduled to formally update the status of Kevin Durant (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3202/kevin-durant)'s left knee until next week, but there is cautious optimism within the organization that Durant -- should he maintain his current recovery arc -- will be able to return to the court before the end of the regular season, according to league sources.

While noting that Durant is roughly at the halfway stage of his recovery period, sources told ESPN.com that the Warriors are encouraged by the progress Durant has made in the 22 days since he suffered a sprained MCL and tibial bone bruise in his left knee on Feb. 28.

[rjv]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18978088/golden-state-warriors-confident-kevin-durant-returns-playoffs rehab is funny. it can show remarkable progress at one point and then suddenly taper off. i have to wonder if GS is going to persuade him to come back sooner than he should.

[NameLess Scrub]

rehab is funny. it can show remarkable progress at one point and then suddenly taper off. i have to wonder if GS is going to persuade him to come back sooner than he should.

For his sake I hope he doesn't rush it. In any case, basketball wise it should be good news for the Spurs if they got to the WCF.

Which they won't unless they can avoid the Clippers, Blazers, Grizz, and Thunder.

[spursistan]

They are getting the Top seed anyway..It would be absolutely foolish on their part to rush KD before the playoffs...

[Blake]

rehab is funny. it can show remarkable progress at one point and then suddenly taper off. i have to wonder if GS is going to persuade him to come back sooner than he should.

They have the 1 seed.

[Capt Bringdown]

Seems like a perfect opportunity for the Silver & Black to flip the script and come out on top of the Warriors. Here's to hoping the Spurs can rebound from their recent shitty play.

[GSH]

They are getting the Top seed anyway..It would be absolutely foolish on their part to rush KD before the playoffs...

They have the 1 seed.


With all of last year's talent, even without Durant, they would be the best team in the West. But they aren't the same team. They are still a good team, but they gave up a lot to get Durant. If he doesn't make it back for the playoffs, I don't like their chances for making it to the Finals.

[look_at_g_shred]

Why is everyone in here thinking the dubs aren't getting the #1 seed? lol haven't you seen the way we've been playing lately tbh???

[lebomb]

Im afraid GS will still be the #1 seed. With or without KD. The Spurs are just too inconsistent lately. Great games against good teams, then loses against .500 teams.

[SupremeGuy]

Why is everyone in here thinking the dubs aren't getting the #1 seed? lol haven't you seen the way we've been playing lately tbh???They're like 7 - 5 in their last 12 games. It was plausible if Kawhi hadn't gotten a concussion, LMA hadn't gotten his heart condition, etc.

[Ice009]

They're like 7 - 5 in their last 12 games. It was plausible if Kawhi hadn't gotten a concussion, LMA hadn't gotten his heart condition, etc.

Even though right now I'm thinking they had no chance, reading what you said, yeah, the Spurs did have a real chance at it. They were building some real momentum before Kawhi's concussion and LMA's heart issue.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Durant looks good lately, I think he'll be back a couple games before the playoffs.

Spurs probably won't make it far enough in the playoffs to even meet GS, but this is bad news.

[elbamba]

Why is everyone in here thinking the dubs aren't getting the #1 seed? lol haven't you seen the way we've been playing lately tbh???

They had a bad stretch on their 6 games in 9 nights road trip. They have completly dominated the Thunder and Mavs this past week. The Spurs meanwhile continue to struggle with teams like Minnesota. Perhaps the Spurs catch them, but I think it is unlikely.

[ducks]

He out tonight

[Ice009]

He out tonight

And they won by around 30 points. What's your point?

[sananspursfan21]

The Blazers are an absolute joke.

[cutewizard]

pathetic portland, denver would have been a better test

[cutewizard]

if durant is not 100 percent, the dubs are in trouble in the second round

[tmtcsc]

The Dubs are a better team without KD. There, I said it.

[Mr. Body]

Portland had no business being in the playoffs.

[KDKSpurs24]

The Dubs are a better team without KD. There, I said it.
Warriors didn't even play well in my opinion. Portland made horrible decisions and shot themselves out of the game. They don't value possessions. Almost any other playoff team would have beat GS last night. And then late third Portland just gave up. I think what makes Portland better with Nurkic is that he has good playmaking which allows the team to be more fluid.

[tmtcsc]

Warriors didn't even play well in my opinion. Portland made horrible decisions and shot themselves out of the game. They don't value possessions. Almost any other playoff team would have beat GS last night. And then late third Portland just gave up. I think what makes Portland better with Nurkic is that he has good playmaking which allows the team to be more fluid.

I understand why GS got Durant but they honestly didn't need him. He adds depth in case Thompson or Curry gets injured but I think they are more dangerous without him. Curry plays more aggressively it seems. I don't have stats to back that up, just my eyes. You're right though, they are so confident in their ability to score that they make careless passes and try to clown their opponents at times. God, I want the Spurs to beat them. I'd rather see Cleveland go back to back than to see GS ever win again. I can't stand the showboating, shoulder-shaking, screaming BS they display on the court. Totally classless imo and filled with fake humble - Kerr included.

Portland's got no shot.

[cutewizard]

I understand why GS got Durant but they honestly didn't need him. He adds depth in case Thompson or Curry gets injured but I think they are more dangerous without him. Curry plays more aggressively it seems. I don't have stats to back that up, just my eyes. You're right though, they are so confident in their ability to score that they make careless passes and try to clown their opponents at times. God, I want the Spurs to beat them. I'd rather see Cleveland go back to back than to see GS ever win again. I can't stand the showboating, shoulder-shaking, screaming BS they display on the court. Totally classless imo and filled with fake humble - Kerr included.

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Well beat them/

Portland's got no shot.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zr1nKYN-Vg

[UNT Eagles 2016]

The Blazers suck without Nurkic obviously so the Warriors won't miss Bogut and Ezeli this series. But they will very soon, maybe as early as next round if Gobert is healthy or the Clippers advance.

[cutewizard]

I think this edition of the Warriors are very beatable................

[I. Hustle]

If the Warriors don't win this year, are they one and done? Is that it for them? They already lost players this season to go after Durant. They are going to have to throw the bank at Curry now on top of re-signing Durant, Green and Klay.

I can see the owners going all in if they win again but if they don't...

[SPURt]

If the Warriors don't win this year, are they one and done? Is that it for them? They already lost players this season to go after Durant. They are going to have to throw the bank at Curry now on top of re-signing Durant, Green and Klay.

I can see the owners going all in if they win again but if they don't...
That's a good point! Hopefully Kawhi and the Spurs can end this super team like they did with the Heat.

[$pursDynasty]

might be a damned if you do or damned if you don't scenario. Was watching that Cowherd and Whitlock Speak for yourself show yesterday and they said if the Dubs were to ring this year without Durant (because of injuries) he might have to leave too. Just a bad narrative for him all the way around. Now I prefer Spurt's scenario but there is another one out there. They hinted why would the owner want to pay max money for something they didn't need to ring?

[cd021]

If the Warriors don't win this year, are they one and done? Is that it for them? They already lost players this season to go after Durant. They are going to have to throw the bank at Curry now on top of re-signing Durant, Green and Klay.

I can see the owners going all in if they win again but if they don't...

Maybe Durant would be less willing to take the pay cut needed to bring Iggy and Livingston back given that they all played together and it didn't net the a championship.

I could also see bad teams throw stupid money at Iggy and Livingston as a fuck-you to GSW to try and steal them or ratchet up the asking price.

Either way, the west should be better. This assumes; New Orleans resigns Holiday and added competent shooting, Utah resigns Hayward and Hill, and Minny builds on their late season play- same for Portland.

LAC could go either way; they could add Carmelo, or they could wind up losing CP3 and or Blake.

[I. Hustle]

might be a damned if you do or damned if you don't scenario. Was watching that Cowherd and Whitlock Speak for yourself show yesterday and they said if the Dubs were to ring this year without Durant (because of injuries) he might have to leave too. Just a bad narrative for him all the way around. Now I prefer Spurt's scenario but there is another one out there. They hinted why would the owner want to pay max money for something they didn't need to ring?

Would be hilarious if they didn't make him an offer. Tried it out, didn't work and then just spent the money on a solid bench.

Honestly, they are tough now but with a stronger bench? That team would be even scarier.

[I. Hustle]

Maybe Durant would be less willing to take the pay cut needed to bring Iggy and Livingston back given that they all played together and it didn't net the a championship.

I could also see bad teams throw stupid money at Iggy and Livingston as a fuck-you to GSW to try and steal them or ratchet up the asking price.

Either way, the west should be better. This assumes; New Orleans resigns Holiday and added competent shooting, Utah resigns Hayward and Hill, and Minny builds on their late season play- same for Portland.

LAC could go either way; they could add Carmelo, or they could wind up losing CP3 and or Blake.

I seriously doubt that Durant would consider a pay cut. Once these guys have reached that pay level, you aren't bringing them back down. Just look at DWade.

Minny is going to be real good. I don't know if Utah will still be good. I think they hold on to Hayward but, even if they keep Hill, I don't think they will be a threat to anyone. I would be willing to bet that Melo stays in the East but I doubt he cares where he goes as long as they have strippers. I think Clippers are starting on their descent.

[cd021]

I seriously doubt that Durant would consider a pay cut. Once these guys have reached that pay level, you aren't bringing them back down. Just look at DWade.

Minny is going to be real good. I don't know if Utah will still be good. I think they hold on to Hayward but, even if they keep Hill, I don't think they will be a threat to anyone. I would be willing to bet that Melo stays in the East but I doubt he cares where he goes as long as they have strippers. I think Clippers are starting on their descent.

:lmao

Lala got her own place now, had to go for the stripper.

There was a report saying that Iggy is expected to be resigned. That could only happen if he takes $31 million instead of $36 million. I wouldn't put it past beta-max to take a pay cut to keep Iggy and Livingston.

[rjv]

I seriously doubt that Durant would consider a pay cut. Once these guys have reached that pay level, you aren't bringing them back down. Just look at DWade.

Minny is going to be real good. I don't know if Utah will still be good. I think they hold on to Hayward but, even if they keep Hill, I don't think they will be a threat to anyone. I would be willing to bet that Melo stays in the East but I doubt he cares where he goes as long as they have strippers. I think Clippers are starting on their descent. reddick is as good as gone from L.A. too, and if they lose to utah, they will probably just start overhauling.

[spurs10]

I seriously doubt that Durant would consider a pay cut. Once these guys have reached that pay level, you aren't bringing them back down. Just look at DWade.

Minny is going to be real good. I don't know if Utah will still be good. I think they hold on to Hayward but, even if they keep Hill, I don't think they will be a threat to anyone. I would be willing to bet that Melo stays in the East but I doubt he cares where he goes as long as they have strippers. I think Clippers are starting on their descent. Melo also needs to get more money to invest in his campaigns to get on the All Star and national team.

[tmtcsc]

KD is such a faggot (not in the derogatory homosexual context) that he'd probably pull a Lebron and try to go back to OKC. The dude is a Beta and a major follower. He's got the mind and make up of a teenage girl looking for an identity. One day he's grown-up and contributing $$ to tornado victims or signing an extension before he has to, the next he's in a mosh-pit or yelling at journalists 'cause he's tough. Pffft. Just play basketball and STFU. I don't care for the dude, can you tell ? Same goes for his teammates in GS (Curry, Green). For some reason, I'm alright with Thompson.

[tmtcsc]

reddick is as good as gone from L.A. too, and if they lose to utah, they will probably just start overhauling.

If the owner has any balls, he'll fire Doc first and then hire a GM and a Coach. Let a professional decide what players they need instead of Glen's nepotistic ass.

[I. Hustle]

KD is such a faggot (not in the derogatory homosexual context) that he'd probably pull a Lebron and try to go back to OKC. The dude is a Beta and a major follower. He's got the mind and make up of a teenage girl looking for an identity. One day he's grown-up and contributing $$ to tornado victims or signing an extension before he has to, the next he's in a mosh-pit or yelling at journalists 'cause he's tough. Pffft. Just play basketball and STFU. I don't care for the dude, can you tell ? Same goes for his teammates in GS (Curry, Green). For some reason, I'm alright with Thompson.

LMAO I am cool with Klay too. Not sure why but I don't hate the guy. The rest can go eat a cawk.

[cjw]

Impossible to keep both Iggy and Livingston given cap holds (no Bird Rights on Durant) unless they come back for the minimum or an exception.