LOS ANGELES — Andre Iguodala is seeking to take a significant step in his harm rehab journey in subsequent week.
Iguodala continues to make progress in his restoration from wrist surgical procedure and is anticipated to return to staff follow subsequent week, the Warriors stated Saturday afternoon.
Iguodala, who’s been out since mid-March with a wrist harm, returned to the follow flooring within the final two weeks to do gentle particular person work, corresponding to ball dealing with and taking pictures drills. His exercises have intensified in current days and ought to be cleared for follow in some unspecified time in the future subsequent week, the staff stated. Iguodala, 39, underwent surgical procedure March 20 to restore a damaged left wrist after he fell on in a sport.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr stated earlier than Recreation 3 on Saturday that Iguodala hasn’t performed contact work but, however that he’s centered on ball-handling and defensive work.
“He’s getting extra work in every day and he’s getting nearer to probably having the ability to” play once more, Kerr stated.
Earlier than signing a one-year deal at coaching camp, Iguodala stated this season could be his final.
Iguodala, who has gained 4 NBA titles with Golden State, has performed solely eight video games this season, however his affect was felt each time he stepped foot on the courtroom. His 116.7 offensive score is second to solely Stephen Curry and he has posted a team-best 104.7 defensive charge in his 113 minutes.
The Warriors might not have the ability to count on him again in time to play within the Western Convention semifinals towards the Lakers, with the sequence present tied 1-1 and Recreation 3 on Saturday night time. If the sequence had each “if crucial” sport performed, Recreation 7 would subsequent be Sunday, solely giving Iguodala eight days from now to get into sport form.