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FILE - In this May 2, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) reacts to making a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, in Oakland, Calif. Green has taken his trash-talking to another level this postseason right along with his defense. They go hand in hand, and he pushes it right to the limit _ to the delight of Kevin Durant and his teammates who are fueled by his ferocity, not to mention his 19 blocks in five playoff games so far. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Draymond Green takes defense, trash talk up a notch

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, talks with coach Steve Kerr during the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Oakland, Calif. Durant won’t play later Saturday, April 22, in Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers because of a strained left calf. The Warriors will also be without Kerr because of an illness. Mike Brown will serve as acting coach. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Warriors F Durant available for Game 4 against the Blazers

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum reacts after making a three-point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Warriors take 3-0 series lead over Blazers with 119-113 win

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr calls for a timeout during the first half in Game 2 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Warriors’ Durant and Kerr out for Game 3 against the Blazers

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu, center, shoots between Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee, left, and forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kevin Durant still questionable for playoff Game 3 Saturday

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) blocks a shot attempt by Portland Trail Blazers forward Noah Vonleh during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 16, 2017. The Warriors won 121-109. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Gary Payton: Draymond, not Kawhi, should get defensive award

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 16, 2017. The Warriors won 121-109. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Durant optimistic of playing in Warriors’ Game 3 at Portland

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 29, 2017 file photo, Golden State Warriors forward David West reacts to the win after an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. West is part of &quot;The Others,&quot; Golden State's tight-knit group of non-superstars that Steve Kerr goes to regularly to rest his superstars _ or flat out rely on them. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

Reliable Golden State reserves maintain Warriors’ high level

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Maurice Harkless, top, blocks a shot from Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Warriors take 2-0 series lead on Blazers, win without Durant

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 16, 2017. The Warriors won 121-109. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kevin Durant won’t play for Warriors in Game 2 of playoffs

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Bruce Fraser, left, and guard Stephen Curry look toward the basket during warmups before the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. Curry and Kevin Durant took turns firing 3-pointer after 3-pointer, some 200 of them total, all while their coaches-turned-rebounders kept careful count of their makes and misses in an entertaining post-practice show.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Curry, KD engage in spontaneous, fierce 3-point shootout

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant speaks during NBA basketball practice in Oakland, Calif., Friday, April 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kevin Durant practices, set to play Saturday in return

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives past Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Curry scores 42, Warriors clinch West, NBA’s top record

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, talks to Warriors forward Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in San Antonio. Golden State won 110-98. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Kevin Durant cleared to resume full practice after knee injury

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad (15) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Matt Barnes during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Klay Thompson scores 41, Warriors roll to 12th straight win

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives around San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Curry scores 29, leads Warriors’ rally over Spurs 110-98

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Warriors hopeful Durant can return in regular season

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Milwaukee Bucks' Greg Monroe (15) drives the ball between Golden State Warriors' JaVale McGee, left, and Stephen Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry scores 28, Warriors beat Bucks 117-92

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins, left, bumps into Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala as he drives during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 10, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Struggling Warriors, Iguodala show signs of frustration

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant answers questions during a news conference prior to the team's NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Kevin Durant progressing in rehab, no timetable for return

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press