Marreese Speights (calf) is "not too far" from getting cleared to participate in contact drills, the Bay Area News Group reports.

Speights (calf) is "not too far" from getting cleared to participate in contact drills, the Bay Area News Group reports.

Analysis:

Speights hasn't been cleared for contact as of Sunday morning, so it's still probably doubtful that he'll be ready to play in Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cavaliers. If he's able to get healthy and return for the series, Speights would still likely only play a minor role off the bench for the Warriors. Prior to straining his right calf against the Grizzlies in the second round, Speights averaged seven minutes per game through seven games played in the playoffs.