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Durant (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will miss at least three games as a result. Based on this re-evaluation date, a potential return on Dec. 13 against the Jazz could be on the table, but it's not guaranteed. The Suns are 1-6 this season with Durant out of the lineup, so this is a brutal blow for the team. In the meantime, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker will need to soak up some usage, while Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale could step into larger roles.
DTDKevin Durant F HOU Tue 12/3/24 10:45 PM
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Durant sustained a sprained left ankle in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Spurs and will not return, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. He amassed 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes before exiting.
EDGE Analysis
The severity of the sprained left ankle is unknown, though Durant is expected to go through imaging and will be re-evaluated Wednesday, according to Pflugrad. The superstar should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's matchup versus the Pelicans. With Durant sidelined, Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn are candidates to handle an increased role.
DTDKevin Durant F HOU Tue 12/3/24 10:22 PM
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Durant tweaked his left ankle late in the second quarter of Tuesday's game versus the Spurs and has remained in the locker room to start the third quarter, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant tallied 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest. If Durant is unable to return, Ryan Dunn and Grayson Allen are candidates to receive increased playing time.
DTDKevin Durant F HOU Sat 11/30/24 11:59 PM
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Durant had 21 points (7-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 36 minutes during Saturday's 113-105 victory over the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Durant had a rough shooting performance and made only 35 percent of his field goals, but that won't matter much as long as he manages to deliver numbers in other categories as well. Durant missed seven straight games between Nov. 10 and Nov. 20 due to a calf injury, and while he's shown some rust in terms of efficiency, he continues to perform at a high level even when his shot isn't falling. In his three games since returning, Durant is averaging 24.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.0 blocks per contest.
DTDKevin Durant F HOU Thu 11/28/24 12:20 PM
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Durant accumulated 30 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 127-117 loss to the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Durant was impressive despite the loss against his former team, and he finished just two boards away from a double-double while also reaching the 30-point mark for the sixth time in 11 outings in 2024-25. Durant is averaging 27.4 points per game while shooting 55.1 percent from the floor, and he's not showing any signs of slowing down in his 17th season in the league.
DTDKevin Durant F HOU Wed 11/27/24 8:09 PM
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Durant (calf/rest) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Durant has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for the second half of a back-to-back set after returning from a seven-game absence Tuesday against the Lakers. Durant was his usual self versus LeBron James, posting 23 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 30 minutes while the Suns improved to 9-1 with Durant in their lineup.
DTDKevin Durant F HOU Wed 11/27/24 3:37 PM
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Durant is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to left calf injury management, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant is expected to suit up for the second half of Phoenix's back-to-back set after returning from a seven-game absence Tuesday against the Lakers. The veteran superstar looked great in his return, scoring 23 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 30 minutes while the Suns improved to 9-1 with their marquee player available.
DTDKevin Durant F HOU Wed 11/27/24 11:49 AM
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Durant (calf) contributed 23 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 127-100 win over the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
The Suns were back to full strength Tuesday with Durant and Bradley Beal (calf) returning from seven- and five-game absences, respectively. Though head coach Mike Budenholzer suggested prior to the game that Durant would be under a playing-time restriction, the star forward logged 30 minutes before checking out of the game for good with 3:10 remaining in the fourth quarter of the blowout. Based on how Durant fared in his return, fantasy managers can feel confident in his outlook moving forward, though the 36-year-old could be a candidate to sit out or have his minutes managed Wednesday against the Nets in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
DTDKevin Durant F HOU Tue 11/26/24 8:48 PM
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Durant (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Durant will snap a seven-game absence streak due to a left calf strain and play in Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup. However, coach Mike Budenholzer said Tuesday that the superstar will operate under a minutes restriction, according to Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com. In his last five outings, Durant has averaged 26.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 57.0 percent from the field across 38.0 minutes per game. However, he likely won't surpass 30-plus minutes Tuesday.
DTDKevin Durant F HOU Mon 11/25/24 3:17 PM
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Durant (calf), who's officially listed as probable, is planning to return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant returned to practice Sunday, and it was reported at the time that he was on track for Tuesday. Barring a setback in warmups, it sounds like Durant will make his first appearance since Nov. 8. In addition to Durant, the Suns are planning on having Bradley Beal (calf) available as well. With this news, players such as Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie will offer less upside in fantasy formats.