Kevin Durant is making progress toward returning from his right MCL sprain, the Nets announced (via Twitter). Durant underwent his two-week reevaluation Monday, and the doctor was pleased with the state of his recovery.
Durant will resume running and on-court basketball activities this week, the team added, and he will be reassessed again in two more weeks.
That time frame takes him to February 7, which is about a week before the All-Star break. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski suggests the Nets might consider holding Durant out through the break to give him more time to fully recover before returning February 24 (Twitter link). However, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic there’s optimism that Durant will return in time to play in the All-Star Game (Twitter link).
The Nets are 2-4 since Durant was injured January 8, dropping their first four games and then responding with back-to-back road victories. Kyrie Irving has taken on more of the scoring load to help the team survive without Durant’s production.
Durant was in the midst of an MVP-type season before the injury, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 39 games.
What a legend this guy is. I hope Wembanyama watched KD’s career closely (as well as guys like Harden, Bron, Russ, Kawhi, Kyrie etc) & understands the hate that is about to be coming his way… link to m.youtube.com
What a terrible take on KD. He makes over a 100m a yr to play basketball and is adored all over the world. Does he get criticism? Yes, and it comes with the territory and mostly has nothing to do with the race. There are many black athletes and media people who criticize KD as well. Do you not criticize any non black celebrities in sports or other entertainment industries?? Please get over it…
Mostly has nothing to do with race. Unpacking that statement would be a good start for you… until then im gonna go ahead & guarantee that youll be hating on Wembo just as hard as you can in just a few short months
I really hope you aren’t influencing any adolescents.