PHOENIX (AP) – Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is out for at least the next week after spraining his left ankle in Tuesday night’s win over the San Antonio Spurs.
The team announced the extent of the injury on Wednesday and said he´ll be re-evaluated in a week.
The 14-time All-Star rolled his left ankle while driving to the basket late in the second quarter of the Suns’ 104-93 win. He stayed in the game for a few moments before eventually checking out, finishing with 13 points.
Durant missed roughly two weeks earlier this season because of a strained left calf. The 36-year-old is averaging 25.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game this year.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant reacts after falling to the floor against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will be re-evaluated in one week after suffering a left ankle sprain, an NBA insider said on Thursday.
“Phoenix Suns All-NBA forward Kevin Durant will be re-evaluated in one week due to a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN,” NBA insider Shams Charania said on X. “Durant suffered the injury while landing on a Spurs player’s foot during Phoenix’s win on Tuesday night.”
Durant exited early from Tuesday’s Emirates NBA Cup matchup against the San Antonio Spurs due to a left ankle injury.
The 36-year-old averaged 25.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season.
He won consecutive NBA championships and NBA Finals MVP Awards in 2017 and 2018, both with the Golden State Warriors.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts with forward Kevin Durant after scoring his 1500th career point against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)