Durant (ankle) will potentially return Wednesday versus Minnesota, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Durant has missed seven straight games after twisting his left ankle during warmups ahead of a March 8 matchup against Oklahoma City. Given Charania's report, the superstar forward will miss at least three more before potentially returning. Wednesday's matchup marks three weeks since Durant suffered the injury and 20 days since he was given a three-week timetable. Durant has played in only three games with Phoenix, but he looked like himself during those contests, posting 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 blocks in 32.7 minutes.
Suns' Kevin Durant: Actually sidelined three weeks
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Durant (ankle) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, per an official release from the Suns.
An earlier report from Shams Charania of The Athletic indicated that Durant would be re-evaluated after two weeks. However, an official update by the Suns revealed that the superstar forward will in fact be sidelined for at least three weeks. Given that timeline, Durant could be available for the Suns' final six games assuming he is cleared immediately following his re-evaluation March 30. Fantasy managers will have to heavily consider dropping Durant in most formats. In his stead, Terrence Ross, Torrey Craig and T.J. Warren figure to see expanded roles.
Suns' Kevin Durant: Will be re-evaluated in two weeks
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Durant (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Durant suffered a significant ankle sprain while slipping in pregame warmups Wednesday. Charania notes swelling has reduced in the ankle, which is a good sign for the superstar potentially returning before the end of the regular season. Still, many fantasy managers may not be able to wait two or more weeks for Durant to get back on the court, so he's a drop in certain league formats. During his absence, Terrence Ross, Torrey Craig, T.J. Warren and other wings are candidates to see more run.
Suns' Kevin Durant: May miss rest of regular season
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The Suns are concerned that Durant may have suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain during pregame warmups prior to Wednesday's win over the Thunder, with the injury potentially keeping him out for 4-to-6 weeks, Greg Moore of The Arizona Republic reports.
Phoenix likely won't provide definitive word on Durant's injury until he undergoes an MRI, but if a Grade 2 sprain is confirmed, he could be sidelined through the end of the regular season, which wraps up April 9. For now, managers may be best off standing pat with Durant for a couple more days until a formal diagnosis is provided. Still, he would be tough to justify holding in redraft formats during the fantasy playoffs if his injury is more than a day-to-day concern. After returning from a seven-week absence due to a sprained knee earlier this month, Durant averaged 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.3 blocks in 32.7 minutes per game over his first three outings with the Suns before he slipped awkwardly on the court and sprained his ankle while warming up for what would have been his home debut for Phoenix. Durant was seen sporting a large walking boot on his left foot following warmups, so he looks fairly safe to rule out for games Saturday versus the Kings and Monday at Golden State until the team provides another update on his injury.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: In walking boot
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Durant was wearing a boot after being scratched from Wednesday's game against the Thunder with a left ankle sprain, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Durant sustained the injury during pre-game warmups but managed to finish his routine before being ruled out for the contest. On top of wearing a walking boot post-game, Durant is set to undergo further examination Thursday, which is certainly a discouraging sign. Fantasy managers should check back in for a status update sometime Thursday.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Late scratch Wednesday
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Durant is out for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder due to left ankle soreness.
Durant's injury was caused by him slipping on the court in pregame warmups, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Torrey Craig will replace the superstar forward in the starting lineup Wednesday. Durant will have two days to recover before Saturday's matchup with Sacramento.
