Durant left the game in the third quarter after Jimmy Butler landed on his right knee — the opposite knee that kept the All-Star forward sidelined for over 20 games last season.
Durant is enjoying an MVP-caliber season, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. Behind his efforts, the Nets are the hottest team in the NBA, winning 18 of their last 20 games.
For the latest updates on the All-Star forward’s injury, The Sporting News has you covered below.
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What is Kevin Durant’s injury?
On Sunday, Jan. 8, Durant left the game against the Heat with a left knee injury and did not return. He suffered the injury in the third quarter when Jimmy Butler landed awkwardly on his knee after a layup attempt.
How long will Kevin Durant be out?
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Nets announced that Durant has been reevaluated and the doctor was “very pleased with Durant’s recovery thus far.” Durant will continue to rehabilitate his knee and is scheduled to be reassessed in another two weeks.
The two-week reevaluation would bring Durant to Feb. 9, which would only leave four games before the All-Star break.
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, there is “optimism” that Durant will return before the All-Star break and play in the All-Star Game.
Here are the upcoming games on Brooklyn’s schedule until the All-Star break:
Kevin Durant career stats, highlights
27. 3 points per game 7. 1 rebounds per game 4. 3 assists per game 1. 1 blocks per game 1. 1 steals per game 3. 2 turnovers per game 36. 7 minutes per game 49. 8 percent shooting 38. 4 percent 3-point shooting 88. 6 percent free throw shooting
