Sport: Warriors owner reveals Kerr underwent spinal cord leak procedure

Stephen Curry of the Warriors walks along the sideline in the second half of Golden State's 102-91 win over the Jazz in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal on May 6 in Salt Lake City.

Kevin Durant downplays controversial LaMarcus Aldridge play

LaMarcus Aldridge defended Kevin Durant on a shot during Game 2 Tuesday night in a manner that should infuriate San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, but Durant didn’t think much of it. Late in the first half of the Golden State Warriors’ blowout victory, Aldridge contested a 3-point attempt from Durant and appeared to slide his foot under Durant’s.RT @JaeAzizi: So when does LaMarcus Aldridge go to jail? pic.twitter.com/[email protected]— alan (@abittikofer) May 17, 2017Durant was asked for his thoughts on the play after the game, and he gave Aldridge the benefit of the doubt.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr .AP Photo — Mark Humphrey. Kerr did not travel to Salt Lake City for the Warriors ’ 102-01 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that gave Golden State a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference second-round series.

A second procedure to correct that in October 2015 failed, and Kerr had sought alternative answers for his pain until stepping away April 24. After seeking more medical opinions, he underwent further treatment. Kerr did not travel with the Warriors to Utah, where they took a 3-0 lead in a Western Conference second-round playoff series with a victory Saturday night. In the recent news conference in which he announced that he was not certain when he could return, Kerr advised people with back problems to “rehab, rehab, rehab” rather than having surgery but added that, in his case, intensifying

Draymond Green of the Warriors scores a basket against the Jazz in the second half of Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal on May 6.

Gordon Hayward of the Jazz handles the ball against the Warriors during Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal on May 6.

Shelvin Mack of the Jazz defends the Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) in the first half in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal on May 6.

Rudy Gobert of the Jazz reacts after Utah's loss to Golden State in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal on May 6.

The Spurs' Kawhi Leonard battles for the ball against the Rockets' Trevor Ariza on May 5 in Houston. The Spurs won 103-92.

Warriors GM provides latest bit of good news in Steve Kerr’s road to recovery

Kerr hasn't coached the Warriors since the first round of the playoffs.Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers said Wednesday on 95.7 The Game that Kerr will join the team on the road for Games 3 and 4 in San Antonio. Kerr, who hasn’t coached the team since Game 2 of the Warriors’ first-round series against the Blazers, has been dealing with back pain stemming from surgery he had almost two years ago.

Owner Joe Lacob updated Kerr ’s condition during an interview with Bloomberg Radio. Kerr did not travel to Salt Lake City for the Warriors ’ 102-91 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that gave Golden State a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference second-round series. He saw a specialist at Duke University on Friday.

Patty Mills (8) of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Trevor Ariza (1) and Eric Gordon (10) of the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals at Toyota Center on May 5, in Houston, Texas.

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) looks to pass but finds Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) in his space. Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers in 1st half action of NBA 2nd round playoff action at Air Canada Centre.

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) (left), Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) and Toronto Raptors forward PJ Tucker (2) on the bench near the end of game. Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers in 2nd half action of NBA 2nd round playoff action at Air Canada Centre. Raptors lose 115-94 and go down 0-3 on May 5.

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) looses the ball to San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol (16) and forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the first quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 5.

On cusp of dispatching Spurs, will Warriors go bigger in Finals?

Golden State took the next step toward its inevitable Finals appearance Saturday, dispatching the Kawhi Leonard-less San Antonio Spurs 120–108 to take a 3–0 lead in the West finals. The Warriors (and the Cavaliers) have made the playoffs largely uninteresting due to their unrelenting dominance, and all that’s left to wonder is how the Dubs and Cavs will try to gain the upper hand in their third straight championship showdown.Though Golden State’s obvious advantage in the threematch comes from adding Kevin Durant during the off-season, a new wrinkle in the Warriors’ identity this season has been the success of their “big” lineups.

Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) and San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) reach for a loose ball in the first quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 5.

LeBron James is better than ever

It was after Game 1 and Brad Stevens was asked to consider the impossible quandary that is LeBron James. He ran through almost the whole Celtic roster of would-be defenders from Jae Crowder to Jaylen Brown to poor Kelly Olynyk who got left on an island (twice!) and wound up shipwrecked.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Deron Williams (31) and forward LeBron James (23) defend against Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) during game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 5.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) protects the ball against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first half of game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 5.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) has nowhere to go against the triple-team defense of Washington Wizards during Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on May 4 in Washington, D.C.

The NBA world lost its mind over Avery Bradley’s game-winning bouncing shot

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Bradley Beal (3) of the Washington Wizards goes for a layup during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics on May 4 in Washington, D.C.

LeBron sums up his Game 3 performance: 'I didn't have it'

As his Cleveland Cavaliers watched what was once a 21-point lead evaporate in a shocking Game 3 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, LeBron James struggled through an equally stunning scoreless second half. "I had a tough game, period. Not just in the second half," James said after an 11-point, six-rebound, six-assist performance that included six turnovers and an ugly 4-of-13 shooting line.

John Wall (2) of the Washington Wizards shoots a layup during the game against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 4, at Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko (8) is fouled from behind by Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) on this drive during the first quarter. The Washington Wizards host the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on May 4.

Tempers reach a boiling point as Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) charges and knocks down Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second quarter. The Washington Wizards host the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on May 4.

Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors attempts a steal against Derrick Favors (15) of the Utah Jazz during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 4, in Oakland, Calif.

Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors drives against Shelvin Mack (8) and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Utah Jazz during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 4, in Oakland, Calif.

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) holds the ball as Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) and Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) defend in the second quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. on May 4.

The Golden State Warriors bench reacts to a three-point basket hit by Draymond Green (23) against the Utah Jazz during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 4, in Oakland, Calif.

Toronto Raptors' Jonas Valanciunas, left, defends Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James during the first half in Game 2 of a second-round series on May 3 in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 125-103 to take a 2-0 series lead.

Toronto Raptors' Cory Joseph, left, knocks the ball loose from Cleveland Cavaliers' Channing Frye during the first half of Game 2 of a second-round series on May 3 in Cleveland.

Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Deron Williams reach for a loose ball in the fourth quarter in Game 2 of a second-round series on May 3 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, right, works for an opportunity to the basket as Houston Rockets' James Harden defends during the first half of Game 2 in a second-round series on May 3 in San Antonio. The Spurs won 121-96 to even the series 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs' Pau Gasol, center, dunks the ball over Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley, left, as Kawhi Leonard watches during the first half of Game 2 in a second-round series on May 3 in San Antonio.

Kawhi Leonard, right, and LaMarcus Aldridge of the San Antonio Spurs go for a rebound against the Houston Rockets during Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on May 3 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.

The Celtics' Avery Bradley dunks during overtime to guide his team to a win over the Wizards on May 2 in Boston. The Celtics won 129-119.

The Warriors' Stephen Curry shoots the basketball against the Jazz's Boris Diaw on May 2 in  Oakland. The Warriors won 106-94.

Avery Bradley of the Celtics and John Wall of the Wizards battle for a loose ball during overtime on May 2 in Boston. The Celtics won 129-119.

The Jazz's Gordon Hayward shoots the basketball against the Warriors' JaVale McGee on May 2 in Oakland. The Warriors won 106-94.

Isaiah Thomas of the Celtics reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Wizards on May 2 in Boston. The Celtics won 129-119.

The Rockets' shooting guard James Harden shoots the ball as the Spurs' power forward LaMarcus Aldridge defends on May 1 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Rockets won 126-99.

The San Antonio Spurs bench during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets on May 1 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Rockets won 126-99.

Louis Williams of the Houston Rockets goes up for a lay up against the San Antonio Spurs during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on May 1 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James dunks against the Toronto Raptors in the second half in Game 1 of a second-round series on May 1 in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 116-105.

Kevin Love, right, of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Jonas Valanciunas of the Toronto Raptors during the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 1 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 116-105.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, right, tips the ball away from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving during the second half in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 1 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce defends during the first half in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on April 30 in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 104-91 to win the series 4-3. 

Dante Exum, right, of the Utah Jazz steals the ball from Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on April 30 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas, center, goes up to shoot against Washington Wizards' Otto Porter Jr., left, during the second quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on April 30 in Boston. The Celtics won 123-111.

Boston Celtics' Jae Crowder celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on April, 30 in Boston. The Celtics won 123-111.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall shoots over Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, left, during the second quarter in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on April 30 at TD Garden in Boston.

DeAndre Jordan of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks the ball over Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz during Game 6 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series on April 28 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder talks to point guard George Hill during Game 6 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the L.A. Clippers on April 28 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gordon Hayward (20) of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket past JJ Redick (4) of the Los Angeles Clippers during Game 6 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series on April 28 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Isaiah Thomas (in green) of the Boston Celtics reacts after making the assist on a dunk against the Chicago Bulls in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on April 28 in Chicago, Ill.

Bobby Portis (left) of the Chicago Bulls fouls Jae Crowder of the Boston Celtics during Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on April 28 in Chicago, Ill.

Jason Smith (#14) of the Washington Wizards is restrained by teammate Brandon Jennings following an altercation with members of the Atlanta Hawks during their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on April 28 in Atlanta, Ga.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder during Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on April 28 in Atlanta, Ga.

Gerald Green of the Boston Celtics goes over the back of Robin Lopez (#8) of the Chicago Bulls during Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on April 28 in Chicago, Ill.

Jae Crowder (left) of the Boston Celtics is fouled by Bobby Portis of the Chicago Bulls during Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on April 28 in Chicago, Ill.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 28.

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) controls the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Wayne Selden Jr. (7) during the second half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series on April 27, in Memphis, Tenn. The Spurs won 103-96, eliminating the Grizzlies from the playoffs.

LaMarcus Aldridge (12) of the San Antonio Spurs jumps for the rebound against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 27, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

Vince Carter (15) of the Memphis Grizzlies collides with Manu Ginobili (20) of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 27, in Memphis, Tenn.

DeMar DeRozan (10) of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a shot against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 27, the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisc.

Tony Parker (9) of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 27, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

DeMar DeRozan (10) of the Toronto Raptors attempts a shot between Tony Snell (21) and Greg Monroe (15) of the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 27, in Milwaukee, Wisc.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket while being guarded by Serge Ibaka (9) of the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 27, in Milwaukee, Wisc.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo runs into Toronto Raptors' DeMarre Carroll during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA first-round playoff series basketball game on April 27, in Milwaukee. The Raptors won 92-89 to win the series.

Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, battles Hawks forward Kent Bazemore for the ball during the first half in Game 5 of their first-round series on April 26 in Washington. The Wizards won 103-99 to take a 3-2 series lead.

Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr.. dunks as Hawks center Dwight Howard looks on in the fourth quarter of Game 5 in their first-round series on April 26 at Verizon Center in Washington.

Celtics guard Avery Bradley lines up a dunk over Bulls forward Jimmy Butler during the fourth quarter of Game 5 in their first-round series on April 26 in Boston. The Celtics won 108-97 to take a 3-2 series lead.

Bulls guard Dwyane Wade shoots over Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and center Al Horford in the second quarter on April 26 in Boston.

Jazz forward Gordon Hayward passes over Clippers guard Jamal Crawford on April 25 in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 96-92 to take a 3-2 series lead.

The Clippers' Chris Paul moves the ball against the Jazz's Joe Ingles on April 25 in Los Angeles.

The Rockets' James Harden drives toward the basket as the Thunder's Andre Roberson, second from left, defends during the first half of Game 5 in their first-round series on April 25 in Houston. The Rockets won 105-99 to win the series 4-1.

Nene Hilario of the Rockets shoots against the Thunder on April 25 at the Toyota Center in Houston.

Spurs guard Tony Parker, right, steals the ball from Grizzlies guard Mike Conley during the first half of Game 5 in their first-round series on April 25 in San Antonio. The Spurs won 116-103 to take a 3-2 series lead.

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich argues a call during the first half against the Grizzlies on April 25 in San Antonio.

The Warriors' Stephen Curry attempts to draw a foul on the Blazers' Al-Farouq Aminu on April 24 in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 128-103.

Kevin Durant of the Warriors blocks a shot by Maurice Harkless of the Blazers on April 24 in Portland, Ore. 

Kent Bazemore, right, of the Hawks steals the ball from the Wizards' Otto Porter Jr. during the second quarter in Game 4 of their first-round series on April 24 at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Hawks won 111-101 to even the series 2-2.

Hawks players Dennis Schroder, bottom, and Tim Hardaway Jr. team up to keep Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. from getting to a loose ball in the second half on April 24.

Raptors guard Norman Powell, left, drives to the basket past Bucks center Greg Monroe during the third quarter of Game 5 in their first-round series on April 24 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto. The Raptors won 118-93 to take a 3-2 series lead.

DeMar DeRozan of the Raptors dunks the ball in the first half against the Bucks on April 24.

Cavaliers forward LeBron James battles Pacers forward Thaddeus Young, right, and guard Jeff Teague (44) for a rebound during Game 4 of their first-round series on April 23 in Indianapolis.

Rudy Gobert of the Jazz blocks a shot by the Clippers' Marreese Speights during Game 4 of their first-round series on April 23 in Salt Lake City.

Bulls forward Bobby Portis, right, scoops up a ball that got away from Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas during the second half on April 23 in Chicago.

Russell Westbrook of the Thunder looks to pass the ball as the Rockets' Trevor Ariza hangs onto to Steven Adams during the second half of Game 4 of their first-round series on April 23 in Oklahoma City.

Marcus Smart of the Celtics is called for a charge against the Bulls' Jimmy Butler during Game 4 on April 23 in Chicago.

Jeff Teague of the Pacers drives to the basket against Kyrie Irving of the Cavaliers in the first half of Game 4 in their first-round series on April 23 in Indianapolis.

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) tries to capture a loose ball while surrounded by, from left, Rockets guard James Harden, Thunder center Steven Adams and Rockets center Nene during the fourth quarter of Game 4 on April 23. 

Rodney Hood of the Jazz is fouled by the Clippers' Wesley Johnson during the first half of Game 4 in their first-round series on April 23.

Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots over Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu during the first half of Game 3 in their first-round playoff series on April 22 in Portland, Ore.

Warriors forward Draymond Green goes up to attempt a block on Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless in the first half of Game 3 in their first-round series on April 22.

Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, right, passes the ball around his brother, Spurs center Pau Gasol, during the first half of Game 4 in their first-round playoff series on April 22 in Memphis, Tenn.

Kawhi Leonard (2) of the Spurs reaches for a rebound against the  Grizzlies in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on April 22.

Hawks forward Kent Bazemore is fouled by Wizards guard Bradley Beal as he drives to the basket in the first half of a first-round playoff game on April 22 in Atlanta.

Wizards center Marcin Gortat, left, and Hawks forward Paul Millsap compete for a rebound during the first half during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on April 22 in Atlanta.

Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll, right, tried to strip the ball from Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the third quarter of Game 4 in their first-round series on April 22.

DeMar DeRozan of the Raptors gets stripped of the basketball by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks during the second half of Game 4 in their first-round series on April 22 in Milwaukee.

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo blocks the shot of Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan during the first quarter of Game 4 in their first-round series on April 22.

Paul Zipser (with ball) of Chicago Bulls collides with Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on April 21.

Blake Griffin (32) of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket after teammate Chris Paul sets a screen during Game 3 of their first-round series against the Utah Jazz on April 21 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.