NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant out at least two weeks with calf injury after Suns’ 8-1 start | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

by Junna Base November 10, 2024

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Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant will be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering a left calf strain on Friday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.

Durant played 37 minutes in the Suns’ 114-113 win over the host Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

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Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, who is off to an MVP-caliber start to the NBA season, suffered a left calf strain Friday night and will not be able to be re-examined for two weeks, sources tell ESPN. Durant led the Suns to a first-place finish in the Western Conference at 8-1. pic.twitter.com/tVpUfeMcZ7

During the team’s overwhelming 8-1 start, Durant averaged 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 55.3 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from three.

Of course, replacing him in the Suns’ lineup is nearly impossible. The responsibility falls on Devin Booker and Bradley Beal to make up for more deficits in terms of play and points. As for replacing his minutes, Royce O’Neale figures to get more playing time on the field at the 4 with KD gone.

The Suns will host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night without Durant.