How long is Kevin Durant out? Ankle injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Suns star
Fans in Phoenix will have to wait a little longer for Kevin Durant’s Valley of the Sun debut.
After making his Suns debut during a four-game road trip, Durant was scheduled to debut in front of his new home fans against the Thunder on March 8, citing an apparent injury sustained during a pre-game practice session.
What time was Durant? The team announced He was out just 18 minutes before the game’s scheduled tip time.
What does this mean for Durant and the Suns? Here’s what we know about his recent setback.
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What injury does Kevin Durant have?
Before the tip on Thursday, March 8, the Suns announced that Durant dropped out with pain in his left ankle.
Earlier in the day, Durant was not listed on Phoenix’s official injury report. He apparently suffered the injury during a pre-game practice session, during which he made a misstep attempting a layup.
Kevin Durant fell while warming up for his first home game with the Suns 😳
After that he got up. pic.twitter.com/J8SGlVQahj
— (@sportnews) March 9, 2023
Accordingly Duane Rankin from the Republic of ArizonaDurant left the Footprint Center in a hiking boot.
In three games with the Suns, Durant averaged 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. Phoenix is ​​3-0 with Durant in the lineup.
How long will Kevin Durant be out?
No timeline was given for his ankle injury, but after his absence against Oklahoma City, Arizona Republic’s Greg Moore reported that “there are concerns within the organization that Durant has a Grade 2 sprain,” which could keep him out for the rest of the regular Season.
More updates on Durant’s status will follow as they become available.
Here’s Phoenix’s upcoming schedule:
| Date | Opponent | time (ET) | National TV |
| March 11 | against kings | 21 clock | — |
| March 13th | at warriors | 22 O `clock | ESPN |
| the 14th of March | against Bucks | 22 O `clock | NBA TV |
| March 16th | against magic | 22 O `clock | NBA TV |
| 19th March | at thunder | 3:30 p.m | — |
Kevin Durant career stats, highlights
- 27.3 points per game
- 7.1 rebounds per game
- 4.3 assists per game
- 1.1 steals per game
- 1.1 blocks per game
- 3.2 turnovers per game
- 49.9 percent field goal shooting
- 38.4 percent 3-point field goal shooting
- 88.6 percent free throw shooting