A year ago, the Brooklyn Nets had the most-talented BIG 3 in the NBA in James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant, and it seemed like they would be a championship contender for years to come. As of Thursday morning, the Nets have neither of these players and couldn’t be further from contending for a title.

According to multiple reports, the Phoenix Suns made a deal with the Nets to acquire Durant. The Suns will send Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, and a pick swap to Brooklyn while also getting TJ Warren as part of the trade.

The deal comes just days after the Nets traded away disgruntled All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and picks. It likely signals the start of another rebuild for the troubled franchise unless they can use the acquired assets to replenish the lost star power.

Durant asked to be traded in the summer in an apparent power struggle with then-head coach Steve Nash. The Nets had talks with other teams but eventually decided there was no deal to be made and managed to fix their relationship with the player while letting go of Nash.

Even after trading away Irving, Brooklyn had full intention to continue with Durant and tried to explore trades that could help them improve the roster around him. But the 34-year-old player wanted out, and this time the Nets opted to take the best deal they had on the table and run with it.

Durant leaves an underwhelming legacy in New York that included regular playoff trips but only one postseason series win. His time with the Nets will always be viewed because of what it could be opposite to what it actually was.

For the Suns, this deal is all about getting the final piece of the puzzle that could move them across the finishing line and toward the NBA title. With Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul, Phoenix has all the reasons to believe they are the best team in the Western Conference and possibly in the league. It also serves as a statement of intent by the new owner Mat Ishbia and signals better days for the Suns.

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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant left his team’s 102-101 win over the Miami Heat after picking up a right knee injury during the third quarter. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn confirmed that Durant is due to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

Durant went down with 1:05 left on the clock in the third quarter after Jimmy Butler fell back into Durant’s knee after getting his shot blocked by Ben Simmons. After staying on the ground for a few seconds, Durant picked himself up and continued with the game.

After attempting to persist with the game, Durant was spotted continuing to rub his knee, with the Nets calling a timeout 30 seconds later. It was at that time that Durant was taken out of the game.

“He’s in good spirits as we all are,” teammate Kyrie Irving confirmed. “The strength of our team is us picking each other up. Just being ready for whatever’s thrown at us. … I think one of the greatest qualities of our team is our bench and the way we support each other, despite who’s in the lineup.”

Brooklyn is in fiery form as of late, having won 18 of the last 20 games.

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Following much uncertainty regarding his NBA future, Kevin Durant has decided to remain with the Brooklyn Nets, the team’s general manager Sean Marks announced.

“[Coach] Steve Nash and I, together with [governors] Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, met with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles yesterday,” Marks revealed. It is here that Durant stated his intention to bring an NBA championship to Brooklyn.

Durant’s future with the Nets seemed to be in doubt after the star forward decided to hand in a trade request on June 30. He continued to express a desire to leave Brooklyn during a meeting with Joe Tsai in London earlier this month when he went so far as to put pressure on Tsai to choose between him and his coaching staff.

As a result of his decision to remain with the Nets, the four-year, $198 million extension that Durant signed during the last offseason will come into effect this season.

With both Durant and fellow star Kyrie Irving back on the team, the Nets are hoping to improve on last season’s first-round playoff exit. Ben Simmons, who is yet to debut for his new team, is also expected to make an impact on Brooklyn when the new season kicks off.

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There is a scenario in which Kevin Durant plays for the Brooklyn Nets this season and perhaps beyond. But in order to get that outcome, the Nets would have to fire their head coach Steve Nash.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Durant, who made a trade request earlier this offseason, recently met for dinner with the Nets’ owner Joe Tsai. During the meeting, the 33-year-old superstar made it clear he still wants to be traded but also said that the exit of Nash and general manager Sean Marks would make him change his mind.

Durant reportedly “does not have faith in the team’s direction” and doesn’t want to be in Brooklyn if Nash and Marks remain part of the organization. On the other hand, Tsai looks unwilling to entertain the player’s ultimatum, having tweeted on Monday that the Nets’ front office and coaching staff have his “full support.”

It’s been over a month since Kevin Durant made his trade request, and most teams in the league have reached out to the Nets since then to at least check out their asking price. However, only a handful has been mentioned as realistic destinations for Durant, including the Boston Celtics, the Toronto Raptors, and the Miami Heat. The Phoenix Suns were also in the running at one point, but their pursuit ended once they had signed center Deandre Ayton to a rookie-max extension.

The Celtics have reportedly been closest to a deal with a package centered on All-Star Jaylen Brown. However, the talks fell through after the Nets asked for Marcus Smart, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, to be included in the deal.

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Multiple sources have reported that the Boston Celtics have approached the Brooklyn Nets to discuss the possibility of working out a deal for Kevin Durant. This comes as the fourth week following Durant’s trade request approaches.

The Celtics reportedly join a highly competitive race to sign Durant, with the Miami Heat, the Phoenix Suns, and the Toronto Raptors all expressing interest in the player. While the Nets have not advanced talks with any party as of yet, the Celtics appear to have the advantage of All-Star forward Jaylen Brown, who they could include in a deal for the veteran star.

Although the Celtics would not consider a deal for All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum, they are open to allowing Brown to depart depending on the rest of the terms for the Durant trade.

With four years and $198 million left on Durant’s contract, the Nets are in no hurry to offload the player, rather choosing to remain patient until they receive an offer that they deem worthy. It is believed that the Celtics could potentially put together a trade that includes Brown along with up to three unprotected first-round picks.

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Superstar forward Kevin Durant reportedly doesn’t want to be part of the Brooklyn Nets anymore. The two-time NBA Finals MVP made a formal trade request on Thursday, and the Nets are expected to honor it. It is believed that Durant expressed his desire to leave to Nets’ owner Joe Tsai directly.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooklyn’s general manager Sean Marks is working together with the player and his business manager Rich Kleiman to find the best deal for both sides. Durant put the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat as his preferred destinations, but there is no guarantee he will end there.

Since Durant doesn’t have a no-trade clause, the Nets can send him to the team that will give them the best trade value. Reportedly, Marks is taking that approach and expects a monster haul of players and draft assets in order to part with the 12-time All-Star. And since Durant is one of the best players in basketball, not to mention under contract for four more years, he will most likely get it.

Kevin Durant joined the Nets in 2019 in a sign-and-trade deal from the Golden State Warriors. He missed the entire 2019-20 campaign recovering from an Achilles tendon injury before returning to his All-Star form in the following two seasons.

While Durant continued to impress on an individual level, averaging 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and career-high 6.4 assists this past season, the Nets failed to make significant noise in the playoffs. Brooklyn lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Conference Semifinals in 2020-21 and was eliminated in the first round in 2021-22.

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Kevin Durant injured his left knee during his team’s 120-105 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. The Brooklyn Nets forward collided with teammate Bruce Brown late in the second quarter, after Brown was knocked in midair by Pelicans guard Herb Jones.

While Durant attempted to continue playing after the clash, he eventually had to call it a night, coming off of the court in the fourth quarter and promptly exiting the Barclays Center. On the evening of the win, the Nets referred to the injury as a “sprain”.

“No one wants to see that [Durant’s injury] and we’ll obviously hope for the best outcome, but regardless of the outcome, we have to continue to work, build and grow and get better and compete,” Nets coach Steve Nash commented after his team’s victory. Durant is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan on Sunday in order to determine the severity of his injury.

According to Nets guard James Harden, Durant’s injury is yet another setback after what has been a challenging time for the team in terms of the high volume of COVID cases and injuries that they have endured. “It’s simple. Obviously, we know how great of a player KD is and what he brings to the table each and every night consistently. So guys got to step up and fill that role and just continue to compete our butts off.”

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The NBA’s all-time scoring list saw a major shakeup on Wednesday night. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant officially entered in the top 25 scorers in league history, passing Allen Iverson and causing the Philadelphia 76ers legend to slide to No. 26.

Durant moved on the list with his first basket in a 123-104 win over the Boston Celtics. The 33-year-old made a pull-up jumper to give the Nets a 5-3 lead and get his total to 24,369. Iverson scored 24,368 points throughout his NBA career.

Speaking about the achievement after the game, Durant said Iverson is “one of those guys” he emulates when he’s on the basketball court.

“To pass him on the list, to end up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,” Durant added. “I’ve just got to keep going.”

Durant is currently enjoying a stellar season that has made him one of the early favorites for the MVP award. He is averaging 28.1 points per game while also adding 7.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists on average. His performances are currently keeping the Nets at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 14-5 record.

If he continues to score at this pace, Durant could move up several more spots on the list before 2021-22 wraps up. His next goal is to pass 24,505 points scored by Hall of Famer Ray Allen.

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Not even a sore shoulder could stop Kevin Durant against his former team the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. He managed to put up 33 points while adding eight rebounds and four assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a convincing 120-96 win.

Durant revealed he has shoulder issues while chatting with reporters after the game but downplayed the severity of the situation.

“It’s solid,” Durant said via ESPN when asked about the injury. “A little sore here and there, but I played, didn’t get in the way too much. Keep getting treatment and take it a day at a time.”

The Nets’ head coach Steve Nash described Durant’s injury as “a little tweak” and said that the team doesn’t expect it to be an issue moving forward.

“I don’t think it’s the type of thing that we expect to get worse so he’s kind of playing through it, so it’s not terrible,” Nash added.

Kevin Durant has put together an MVP-worthy season in 2021-22 and currently averages 29.6 points per game. He is also contributing with career-high 8.4 boards while shooting an impressive 58.6 percent from the field and 42.4 from deep.

Durant’s performances helped Brooklyn to turn around their ugly start of the season and have the team on a three-game winning streak. The Nets are second in the East with a 10-4 record at the moment.

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Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant won’t return to action anytime soon. Durant, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, has been ruled out indefinitely, according to his head coach Steve Nash.

While talking to reporters on Wednesday, Nash said that Durant needs to undergo further tests on his hamstring and is potentially looking at a lengthy break.

“We were expecting the potential for this to be a month or whatever it may be,” Nash told the media. “So who knows? Who knows what the scan says? Who knows where this takes us and how soon he’s back?”

Nash added that the Nets would be “very cautious” with Durant moving forward and won’t rush him back until he’s fully ready.

Durant initially missed three games in early February before returning in a 134-117 win over the Golden State Warriors with a 20-point, five-rebound, and six-assist performance.

However, the 31-year-old superstar was shut down again after the game and hasn’t played since. He missed the 2021 All-Star game as well despite being the captain of his team.

After missing the last season with an Achilles tear, Kevin Durant made a triumphant return in 2020-21. He was the Nets’ best player when on the court, averaging 29.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. The issue, however, is that he only managed to play 19 games so far.

Brooklyn can afford to give Durant more time to recover, especially since they have All-Stars Kyrie Irving and James Harden playing at a high level. They are currently second in Eastern Conference with a 24-13 record and one game behind the leading Philadelphia 76ers.

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A year ago, the Brooklyn Nets had the most-talented BIG 3 in the NBA in James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant, and it seemed like they would be a championship contender for years to come. As of Thursday morning, the Nets have neither of these players and couldn’t be further from contending for a title.

According to multiple reports, the Phoenix Suns made a deal with the Nets to acquire Durant. The Suns will send Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, and a pick swap to Brooklyn while also getting TJ Warren as part of the trade.

The deal comes just days after the Nets traded away disgruntled All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and picks. It likely signals the start of another rebuild for the troubled franchise unless they can use the acquired assets to replenish the lost star power.

Durant asked to be traded in the summer in an apparent power struggle with then-head coach Steve Nash. The Nets had talks with other teams but eventually decided there was no deal to be made and managed to fix their relationship with the player while letting go of Nash.

Even after trading away Irving, Brooklyn had full intention to continue with Durant and tried to explore trades that could help them improve the roster around him. But the 34-year-old player wanted out, and this time the Nets opted to take the best deal they had on the table and run with it.

Durant leaves an underwhelming legacy in New York that included regular playoff trips but only one postseason series win. His time with the Nets will always be viewed because of what it could be opposite to what it actually was.

For the Suns, this deal is all about getting the final piece of the puzzle that could move them across the finishing line and toward the NBA title. With Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul, Phoenix has all the reasons to believe they are the best team in the Western Conference and possibly in the league. It also serves as a statement of intent by the new owner Mat Ishbia and signals better days for the Suns.

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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant left his team’s 102-101 win over the Miami Heat after picking up a right knee injury during the third quarter. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn confirmed that Durant is due to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

Durant went down with 1:05 left on the clock in the third quarter after Jimmy Butler fell back into Durant’s knee after getting his shot blocked by Ben Simmons. After staying on the ground for a few seconds, Durant picked himself up and continued with the game.

After attempting to persist with the game, Durant was spotted continuing to rub his knee, with the Nets calling a timeout 30 seconds later. It was at that time that Durant was taken out of the game.

“He’s in good spirits as we all are,” teammate Kyrie Irving confirmed. “The strength of our team is us picking each other up. Just being ready for whatever’s thrown at us. … I think one of the greatest qualities of our team is our bench and the way we support each other, despite who’s in the lineup.”

Brooklyn is in fiery form as of late, having won 18 of the last 20 games.

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Following much uncertainty regarding his NBA future, Kevin Durant has decided to remain with the Brooklyn Nets, the team’s general manager Sean Marks announced.

“[Coach] Steve Nash and I, together with [governors] Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, met with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles yesterday,” Marks revealed. It is here that Durant stated his intention to bring an NBA championship to Brooklyn.

Durant’s future with the Nets seemed to be in doubt after the star forward decided to hand in a trade request on June 30. He continued to express a desire to leave Brooklyn during a meeting with Joe Tsai in London earlier this month when he went so far as to put pressure on Tsai to choose between him and his coaching staff.

As a result of his decision to remain with the Nets, the four-year, $198 million extension that Durant signed during the last offseason will come into effect this season.

With both Durant and fellow star Kyrie Irving back on the team, the Nets are hoping to improve on last season’s first-round playoff exit. Ben Simmons, who is yet to debut for his new team, is also expected to make an impact on Brooklyn when the new season kicks off.

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There is a scenario in which Kevin Durant plays for the Brooklyn Nets this season and perhaps beyond. But in order to get that outcome, the Nets would have to fire their head coach Steve Nash.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Durant, who made a trade request earlier this offseason, recently met for dinner with the Nets’ owner Joe Tsai. During the meeting, the 33-year-old superstar made it clear he still wants to be traded but also said that the exit of Nash and general manager Sean Marks would make him change his mind.

Durant reportedly “does not have faith in the team’s direction” and doesn’t want to be in Brooklyn if Nash and Marks remain part of the organization. On the other hand, Tsai looks unwilling to entertain the player’s ultimatum, having tweeted on Monday that the Nets’ front office and coaching staff have his “full support.”

It’s been over a month since Kevin Durant made his trade request, and most teams in the league have reached out to the Nets since then to at least check out their asking price. However, only a handful has been mentioned as realistic destinations for Durant, including the Boston Celtics, the Toronto Raptors, and the Miami Heat. The Phoenix Suns were also in the running at one point, but their pursuit ended once they had signed center Deandre Ayton to a rookie-max extension.

The Celtics have reportedly been closest to a deal with a package centered on All-Star Jaylen Brown. However, the talks fell through after the Nets asked for Marcus Smart, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, to be included in the deal.

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Multiple sources have reported that the Boston Celtics have approached the Brooklyn Nets to discuss the possibility of working out a deal for Kevin Durant. This comes as the fourth week following Durant’s trade request approaches.

The Celtics reportedly join a highly competitive race to sign Durant, with the Miami Heat, the Phoenix Suns, and the Toronto Raptors all expressing interest in the player. While the Nets have not advanced talks with any party as of yet, the Celtics appear to have the advantage of All-Star forward Jaylen Brown, who they could include in a deal for the veteran star.

Although the Celtics would not consider a deal for All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum, they are open to allowing Brown to depart depending on the rest of the terms for the Durant trade.

With four years and $198 million left on Durant’s contract, the Nets are in no hurry to offload the player, rather choosing to remain patient until they receive an offer that they deem worthy. It is believed that the Celtics could potentially put together a trade that includes Brown along with up to three unprotected first-round picks.

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Superstar forward Kevin Durant reportedly doesn’t want to be part of the Brooklyn Nets anymore. The two-time NBA Finals MVP made a formal trade request on Thursday, and the Nets are expected to honor it. It is believed that Durant expressed his desire to leave to Nets’ owner Joe Tsai directly.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooklyn’s general manager Sean Marks is working together with the player and his business manager Rich Kleiman to find the best deal for both sides. Durant put the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat as his preferred destinations, but there is no guarantee he will end there.

Since Durant doesn’t have a no-trade clause, the Nets can send him to the team that will give them the best trade value. Reportedly, Marks is taking that approach and expects a monster haul of players and draft assets in order to part with the 12-time All-Star. And since Durant is one of the best players in basketball, not to mention under contract for four more years, he will most likely get it.

Kevin Durant joined the Nets in 2019 in a sign-and-trade deal from the Golden State Warriors. He missed the entire 2019-20 campaign recovering from an Achilles tendon injury before returning to his All-Star form in the following two seasons.

While Durant continued to impress on an individual level, averaging 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and career-high 6.4 assists this past season, the Nets failed to make significant noise in the playoffs. Brooklyn lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Conference Semifinals in 2020-21 and was eliminated in the first round in 2021-22.

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Kevin Durant injured his left knee during his team’s 120-105 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. The Brooklyn Nets forward collided with teammate Bruce Brown late in the second quarter, after Brown was knocked in midair by Pelicans guard Herb Jones.

While Durant attempted to continue playing after the clash, he eventually had to call it a night, coming off of the court in the fourth quarter and promptly exiting the Barclays Center. On the evening of the win, the Nets referred to the injury as a “sprain”.

“No one wants to see that [Durant’s injury] and we’ll obviously hope for the best outcome, but regardless of the outcome, we have to continue to work, build and grow and get better and compete,” Nets coach Steve Nash commented after his team’s victory. Durant is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan on Sunday in order to determine the severity of his injury.

According to Nets guard James Harden, Durant’s injury is yet another setback after what has been a challenging time for the team in terms of the high volume of COVID cases and injuries that they have endured. “It’s simple. Obviously, we know how great of a player KD is and what he brings to the table each and every night consistently. So guys got to step up and fill that role and just continue to compete our butts off.”

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The NBA’s all-time scoring list saw a major shakeup on Wednesday night. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant officially entered in the top 25 scorers in league history, passing Allen Iverson and causing the Philadelphia 76ers legend to slide to No. 26.

Durant moved on the list with his first basket in a 123-104 win over the Boston Celtics. The 33-year-old made a pull-up jumper to give the Nets a 5-3 lead and get his total to 24,369. Iverson scored 24,368 points throughout his NBA career.

Speaking about the achievement after the game, Durant said Iverson is “one of those guys” he emulates when he’s on the basketball court.

“To pass him on the list, to end up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible,” Durant added. “I’ve just got to keep going.”

Durant is currently enjoying a stellar season that has made him one of the early favorites for the MVP award. He is averaging 28.1 points per game while also adding 7.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists on average. His performances are currently keeping the Nets at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 14-5 record.

If he continues to score at this pace, Durant could move up several more spots on the list before 2021-22 wraps up. His next goal is to pass 24,505 points scored by Hall of Famer Ray Allen.

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Not even a sore shoulder could stop Kevin Durant against his former team the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. He managed to put up 33 points while adding eight rebounds and four assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a convincing 120-96 win.

Durant revealed he has shoulder issues while chatting with reporters after the game but downplayed the severity of the situation.

“It’s solid,” Durant said via ESPN when asked about the injury. “A little sore here and there, but I played, didn’t get in the way too much. Keep getting treatment and take it a day at a time.”

The Nets’ head coach Steve Nash described Durant’s injury as “a little tweak” and said that the team doesn’t expect it to be an issue moving forward.

“I don’t think it’s the type of thing that we expect to get worse so he’s kind of playing through it, so it’s not terrible,” Nash added.

Kevin Durant has put together an MVP-worthy season in 2021-22 and currently averages 29.6 points per game. He is also contributing with career-high 8.4 boards while shooting an impressive 58.6 percent from the field and 42.4 from deep.

Durant’s performances helped Brooklyn to turn around their ugly start of the season and have the team on a three-game winning streak. The Nets are second in the East with a 10-4 record at the moment.

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Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant won’t return to action anytime soon. Durant, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, has been ruled out indefinitely, according to his head coach Steve Nash.

While talking to reporters on Wednesday, Nash said that Durant needs to undergo further tests on his hamstring and is potentially looking at a lengthy break.

“We were expecting the potential for this to be a month or whatever it may be,” Nash told the media. “So who knows? Who knows what the scan says? Who knows where this takes us and how soon he’s back?”

Nash added that the Nets would be “very cautious” with Durant moving forward and won’t rush him back until he’s fully ready.

Durant initially missed three games in early February before returning in a 134-117 win over the Golden State Warriors with a 20-point, five-rebound, and six-assist performance.

However, the 31-year-old superstar was shut down again after the game and hasn’t played since. He missed the 2021 All-Star game as well despite being the captain of his team.

After missing the last season with an Achilles tear, Kevin Durant made a triumphant return in 2020-21. He was the Nets’ best player when on the court, averaging 29.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. The issue, however, is that he only managed to play 19 games so far.

Brooklyn can afford to give Durant more time to recover, especially since they have All-Stars Kyrie Irving and James Harden playing at a high level. They are currently second in Eastern Conference with a 24-13 record and one game behind the leading Philadelphia 76ers.

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