Sources: Durant to make highly-anticipated return in Game 5

Date:

Share:

Toronto, Ontario — The NBA Finals between Toronto and Golden State could end today if the Raptors win Game 5. However, the defending champs are not ready to go down without a fight and will get a big help tonight, as multiple sources have informed The Ball Out, that as of this moment Kevin Durant will be playing tonight.

Durant has been sidelined with a calf injury, and the absence of the former two-time Finals MVP has been greatly missed for the Warriors. His return will be huge for Golden State; however, the feat to come back from being down 3-1 in the Finals is going to be a vast mountain to climb.

Durant practiced yesterday and was listed as questionable for the game, but now sources are saying he indeed will suit up and play.

More from NBA Finals

Multiple sources are telling us that Kawhi Leonard is leaning towards staying in Toronto. Before being traded to the Raptors, it was stated Leonard would only play this year and then look to sign in Los Angeles as a free agent this summer.

But, with the success he is having in Toronto, the All-Star could be staying up North. Also, a lot of talk is about what’s going to happen with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the near future? The team that sources have told The Ball Out to watch out for: the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo’s heart is in Milwaukee, but the Raptors are a team to keep your eye on when it comes to the Greek Freak.

More notes and news from the NBA Finals will be updated in this article. 

Mike Robinson
Mike Robinson
Founder and CEO Praised by the likes of luminaries like Jay Bilas and Dick Vitale just to name a few, his work has illuminated CBS, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports, and Sports Illustrated. Known for breaking record news stories during his tenure at Vox Media, Mike Robinson has been describe by luminaries in media as a transcendent talent with a passion for truth-telling, breaking news and quality journalism.

Subscribe to our Insider

━ more like this

Discover the Ultimate Los Angeles Boat Show Experience: Spectacular Maritime Innovations You Can’t Miss

Today I had the opportunity to attend the Los Angeles Boat Show in Long Beach as a media host for The Ballout and it...

SF3 Smartphone Flick Fest Dazzles at Sydney Opera House: A Revolution in Pocket Filmmaking

Sydney, Australia - The 11th annual SF3 Smartfone Flick Fest Gala lit up the Sydney Opera House with a contagious mix of innovation, creativity,...

Federal Agents Fatally Shoot Minneapolis Nurse Alex Pretti

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers fatally shot nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement protest that turned violent just before...

Indiana Stuns Miami in Last-Minute National Title Thriller

Indiana stunned Miami 27-21 in a championship thriller that rewrote the record books. The Hoosiers completed a perfect 16-0 season, a feat not achieved since...

LA Fit Expo 2026: Why This Fitness Event Is More Than Just a Convention

This weekend, I had the privilege of stepping onto the expo floor at the LA Fit Expo in Los Angeles—not just as a reporter...