Andre Iguodala

Golden State's reserves all upgraded from 'questionable', while a pair of Celtics battling their own maladies will start for Boston.

On the Celtics side, both Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III were questionable … until Thursday’s starting lineup announcement, which put both on the floor for the opening tip. Smart put up a crucial 18 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals against zero turnovers in 30 minutes; Williams dropped eight points, six rebounds, a steal and four blocks in 24 minutes of action. The team announced pregame that Gary Payton II, Andre Iguodala and Otto Porter Jr. were each upgraded from “questionable” on Wednesday to “available to play” in Thursday’s series opener, which the Celtics won, 120-108.

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State coach Steve Kerr will have a full complement of players available when the Warriors take the floor for Game 1 of the NBA Finals ...

We did a little bit of scrimmaging yesterday, and all three guys felt good this morning. Porter has played in 13 playoff games this season. But it’s great to have all three guys back, and I think all three can contribute for sure.”

Andre Iguodala has been sidelined with a neck injury but he's made sure to mentor the Warriors' rookies and playoff star Jordan Poole.

His institutional knowledge of Golden State’s playstyle and culture has helped him stay in the League just as much as his quick hands, length, and athleticism. Having him in their collective ear will only make playing on the biggest stage of basketball even more when it matters the most. But Iggy’s injury woes haven’t prevented him from playing a vital role for the Warriors as a player-assistant coach while in street clothes. I’m guilty of it, just being in the Finals so many times where I feel nothing. As of Wednesday, Iggy has been ruled questionable for Game 1 of the FInals along with Gary Payton II. The injury has sidelined Iguodala for 13 of their last 16 playoff games, including 12 straight, while he recovers.

Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. are listed as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics.

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Andre Iguodala hasn't played since the Warriors' opening-round playoff series vs. Denver. Will he make his return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals?

ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC Game 1 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2. [I’m] just doing everything I need to do around the clock.” You go back to my goals coming back [to the Warriors], it was similar to my sentiments when I first signed with the team in 2013. The team initially said he would be re-evaluated in a week. It is not known when he sustained the injury, but it was discovered following Game 4 vs.

Mark Medina: Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Andre Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr. and Gary Payton II will be available for Game 1Source: Twitter @MarkG_Medina ...

Otto Porter Jr. getting some run late in the first quarter. Andre Iguodala checks in at 2:36 mark of 1st Q after missing the past 12 playoff games. If the Warriors win the title, Otto Porter will be the 78th former Wizards player to win a ring with Golden State in the last 8 years. Otto Porter Jr. has been so good when he’s on the floor for the Warriors in this postseason. Warriors finishing off Mavs in 5, giving Porter and Iguodala and maybe Payton extra time to heal before the Finals, is paying dividends. I think that is where the confidence comes from.” Draymond adds it’s on him to play better after Iguodala and Porter did their part. Otto Porter Jr. getting some run late in the first quarter. Andre Iguodala checks in at 2:36 mark of 1st Q after missing the past 12 playoff games. If the Warriors win the title, Otto Porter will be the 78th former Wizards player to win a ring with Golden State in the last 8 years. Otto Porter Jr. has been so good when he’s on the floor for the Warriors in this postseason. Warriors finishing off Mavs in 5, giving Porter and Iguodala and maybe Payton extra time to heal before the Finals, is paying dividends. I think that is where the confidence comes from.” Draymond adds it’s on him to play better after Iguodala and Porter did their part.

Yet, Andre Iguodala said he has kept an open mind on whether he would extend his NBA career or retire following his 18th season.

Steve Kerr says the Andre Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr. and Gary Payton II are questionable for tomorrow’s Game 1. Steve Kerr said all three of Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. took part in their scrimmage today and took contact. Steve Kerr says the Andre Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr. and Gary Payton II are questionable for tomorrow’s Game 1. All three will be listed as questionable for Game 1. But they did participate in the team’s scrimmage today, which Kerr said is a step in the right direction. All three will be listed as questionable for Game 1. He credits Ty Lue as one of the most feared coaches who can succeed without having an analytical background.pic.twitter.com/61gtG0zGXl– 3:43 PM CJ Holmes@ CjHolmes22 I caught up with Warriors forward Andre Iguodala on if this will be his final NBA season. But they did participate in the team’s scrimmage today, which Kerr said is a step in the right direction. He credits Ty Lue as one of the most feared coaches who can succeed without having an analytical background. I caught up with Warriors forward Andre Iguodala on if this will be his final NBA season. But I don’t want to put it out in the world.

Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (neck) is available for Thursday's Game One contest against the Boston Celtics.

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The Warriors are welcoming a wave of reinforcements, with Payton (elbow), Otto Porter Jr. (foot) and Andre Iguodala (neck) all available for Game 1 of the ...

“It’s inspiring to watch him work knowing how much he wants to play and how much this means to him given especially his journey and how much he’s bounced around to get to this place. And Iguodala hasn’t played since the first-round series against the Nuggets as he’s nursed a disc injury in his neck, though he’s been praised throughout the postseason for his mentorship. “A lot of our decisions, especially here in Game 1, you’ve got to feel how the game is going, try to decide what combinations we need out there.

Porter played 24 minutes, his first action since missing the final two games of the West finals with a foot injury.

Curry’s six 3-pointers set a record for most in any quarter of an NBA Finals game. Boston’s win also ruined Golden State’s 9-0 record at the Chase Center this postseason. Not the first to win one.” Obviously, you go into Game 2 with more of a sense of desperation. Kerr noted that the nature of Payton’s injury allowed him to maintain his conditioning throughout his recovery. Boston’s 120-108 victory dropped Golden State’s win-loss record in Game 1s to 21-3 during Kerr’s tenure. “He’s kind of progressed further out over the last few days. If Payton can return later in this series, he would provide a boost to Golden State’s depth and defense. He finished the game 4 of 5 from behind the arc for 12 points. Iguodala also saw playing time, receiving a nice ovation when he entered the game. Porter, however, played 24 minutes, his first action since missing the final two games of the West finals with a foot injury. Golden State upgraded Payton, Porter, and Iguodala to available after all were initially listed as questionable because of injuries.

Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody are surrounded by veterans with NBA Finals experience. Not all 19-year-olds are blessed with that environment.

But the one-time NBA Finals MVP is considered one of the most critical pieces of the Warriors for a good reason. Kuminga and Moody might think that a trip to the NBA Finals is as easy as walking in the park. Iggy was in his 11th year in the league and on his third team. His first NBA Finals trip was in 2015 at 31-years-old. Iguodala knows that not all 19-year-olds get to the NBA Finals. But, to a certain extent, they are forced to mature quickly — which is not necessarily an easy task. 19-year-olds Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody are in the NBA Finals in their first season as pros.

Iguodala (neck) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

Andre Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr. and Gary Payton II are available for the Warriors as they open the NBA Finals against the Celtics on Thursday night.

And Payton has been out since breaking his elbow on a controversial foul by the Memphis Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks in Game 2 of the second round of the playoffs. If he's not available on the court, he's been amazing at just being a voice, a presence for the young guys, not just in the locker room, during practice, but obviously you've seen him up and demonstrative during games on the sidelines. Iguodala has not played this postseason after missing 30 of the last 36 regular-season games because of leg and neck injuries.

Mark Medina: Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Andre Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr. and Gary Payton II will be available for Game 1 Source: Twitter @MarkG_Medina ...

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