Kevin Durant & DeMarcus Cousins Status Updated Ahead Of NBA Finals

Both players could return to action at some point in the Finals.

BYAlexander ColeMay 23, 20195.5K Views

The Golden State Warriors managed to sweep the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals without superstars like Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins. Durant is currently out with a right calf injury while Cousins is out with a torn left quad. Moving forward, it has been uncertain as to whether these players will be able to return in time for the NBA Finals and now, it seems as though we have an update on both of their statuses.

As reported by Bleacher Report's Howard Beck, the Warriors are hopeful that Durant can come back at some point during the finals, although he won't be able to play in Game 1. As for Cousins, he is in the same boat as Durant as he won't be able to start the series although once again, the Warriors believe he'll be ready to go at some point.

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There has been a lot of talk surrounding Durant and the team's success in his absence. The beef between him and Chris Broussard all started when the FS1 analyst said that it would be his "worst nightmare" if the Warriors won the championship without him.

Stay tuned for future updates on Durant and Cousins as we will be sure to bring them to you.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.