The Golden State Warriors have been without Andre Iguodala since Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, but after nearly two weeks of rest, the versatile forward has been cleared for a return against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Per Chris Haynes of ESPN:
Golden State wing Andre Iguodala will make his return tonight in Game 3 of The Finals against Cleveland, league sources tell ESPN. He’s missed the past six games with a knee injury.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 6, 2018
Iguodala's return marks the end of a six-game absence and will allow teh Warriors to re-deploy their infamous death lineup, otherwise known as the ‘Hamptons 5' which includes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green alongside Iguodala.
Earlier in the day, head coach Steve Kerr wouldn't speak on Iguodala's return or if he'd be on a minutes limit, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
“Iguodala is pushing to return, at least in some capacity,” wrote Slater. “Kerr won’t reveal his starting lineups during these playoffs, but it’s likely Iguodala initially returns to a bench role, perhaps with a minutes limit.”
Iguodala is averaging 7.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in 13 appearances this postseason, including 12 starts.
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