Kevin Durant to Reportedly Be Cleared to Practice Sunday

Just when you thought the Warriors were done for, they may finally have hope (of course they will). Facing a desperate 3-1 deficit against the Raptors, Golden State could finally be getting Kevin Durant back, if he checks out well from what could be his first true action in weeks.

According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports, Durant will be cleared to practice on Sunday.

Kevin Durant will be cleared to practice today, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 9, 2019

Just as the frustration was beginning to mount, it seems Durant may be ready for a do-or-die.

While it still hasn't been confirmed if KD ends up playing in a do-or-die Game 5, being cleared for contact is very positive sign that he could be active for the next game.

Durant has missed nine games since he injured his calf against the Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals. The team had cruised through the West without him, but against the formidable Raptors, they haven't held up. Bottom line: they desperately need Durant's help at the 11th hour.

Kevin Durant will practice today, Steve Kerr says. Then the plan is to get him some extra work in with younger players. "We'll gauge it from there...What he's going to do today, he hasn't done." An optimistic turn.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 9, 2019

Durant's effectiveness could be the deciding factor for the Warriors. Before he was injured, he had dominated in his playoff run, averaging 34.2 points per game. Without his production in the lineup, the banged-up Warriors have struggled to find production outside of Stephen Curry.

KD's return could completely swing the series if he is healthy. His activity in practice just might lead to the start of an historic comeback.