Warriors’ Draymond Inexperienced (calf) unlikely to play vs. Nuggets

Warriors of the Golden StateEarlier thanInexperienced Draymonduncertain to play Tuesday night time in opposition to the Denver Nuggets due to left calf soreness, based on coach Steve Kerr.

Formally, Inexperienced was listed as questionable after not practising Monday in Denver. However Kerr advised reporters after observe that Inexperienced was extra possible to not play because the Warriors attempt to finish a four-game dropping streak in opposition to the reigning MVP. Nikola Jokicand the nuggets.

“I might say it’s questionable,” Kerr stated of Inexperienced’s standing for Tuesday’s recreation. “Now we have to watch out. We’ll see how he holds up.”

The Warriors are taking a cautious strategy with veteran stars Inexperienced and Stéphane Curry. Inexperienced has performed in every of Golden State’s 19 video games and is averaging 8.8 factors, 6.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists and a career-best 40.3 p.c from past the arc. Inexperienced is a hub of Golden State’s offense whereas additionally anchoring Kerr’s protection.

Curry missed three video games earlier this season with an ankle harm. The purpose guard is presently affected by tendinitis in each knees and was held out of a loss to Oklahoma Metropolisfinal week earlier than coming again and taking part in a loss to PhoenixSATURDAY.

Curry, listed as more likely to play in opposition to Denver, stated Saturday he wasnot involved concerning the ache in his kneesthough he had by no means addressed this subject earlier than and famous that it might probably turn out to be a nagging harm.

Curry wasn’t certain if he would probably have to take a seat out video games for upkeep.

“That’s what’s going to occur to our crew at this level, in addition to Draymond and Steph’s respective careers,” Kerr stated. “So we’ve to attempt to scale back their minutes as greatest we will. Now we have to attempt to preserve them wholesome by being proactive.

“In the event that they’re coping with nagging accidents like Steph’s knees final week, like Draymond’s calf now, we’ve to cope with all the pieces, that is for certain.”

Kerr stated if Inexperienced could not play, Kevin Looney, Tracey Jackson-Davis And Kyle Anderson are all candidates to defend in opposition to Jokic within the NBA Cup recreation.