JANUARY 17, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Analysis ' Kevin Durant's knee sprain hits Nets where it hurts the most The Nets forward will probably be out until after the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in mid-February.
The James Harden trade, one year later: Looking back at 10 important Nets moments From the latest injury to Kevin Durant to Kyrie Irving's absences, there have been plenty of storylines for the Nets in the last 365 days.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Why did Kyrie Irving leave the Cavaliers? When Kyrie Irving was selected number one overall by the Cavaliers in 2011 it was supposed to signal a refresh for the organization after th...
JANUARY 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
The ripple effect of Kevin Durant's absence: How injury impacts Nets, playoff picture and MVP race Kevin Durant's standing as one of the best players in the NBA means his absence will be felt across the league.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Nets can't catch break, but some of it's their own fault I know, I know, it’s hard to feel bad for a super team. It’s hard to feel bad for a team like the Nets with an embarrassment of riches, a te...
JANUARY 16, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Brooklyn Nets' Rookies Are Rising to the Occasion ' Brooklyn Nets Kessler Edwards, Day'ron Sharpe, and Cam Thomas have had a big week for Brooklyn.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • NBA.COM
Kevin Durant diagnosed with sprained MCL, expected to miss 4-6 weeks in rehab: report NEW YORK — Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his left knee.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Out Monday for personal matter Millsap has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers while he tends to a personal matter, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Impact The veteran big man previously went on a three-week personal leave in late October before rejoining the Nets, though it's unclear if Millsap's absence will be as lengthy this time around. Regardless, Millsap hasn't been a regular member of the rotation this season, appearing in just three of Brooklyn's 12 games since he cleared the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols Dec. 23.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out second straight game Johnson (illness) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Impact A non-COVID-19-related ailment will keep Johnson sidelined for the second game in a row. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant (knee) and Paul Millsap (personal) are also listed as out while Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) is considered questionable, so Brooklyn could be shorthanded in the frontcourt heading into a four-game week.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable for Monday The Nets list Claxton (hamstring) as questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Brooklyn has already ruled out three other frontcourt players in Kevin Durant (knee), James Johnson (illness) and Paul Millsap (personal), but Claxton's availability heading into the Nets' four-game week is more up in the air. Meanwhile, LaMarcus Aldridge (foot) has been bumped up to probable following a five-game absence, so he, Day'Ron Sharpe and Blake Griffin would likely cover most of the minutes at center if Claxton is forced to miss a fourth straight game.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Monday Aldridge (foot) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Impact So long as he comes out of the Nets' morning shootaround no worse for the wear, Aldridge looks like he'll be able to put an end to his five-game absence due to right foot soreness. Meanwhile, Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) is listed as questionable, while all of Kevin Durant (knee), James Johnson (illness) and Paul Millsap (personal) are out for Monday's game, so Brooklyn finally finds itself thin in the frontcourt.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Warriors fans will have to wait another season to see Kevin Durant at Chase Center Durant sprained the MCL in his left knee Saturday night.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Leave Bruce Brown alone — it was a foul, not a flop, that injured Kevin Durant's knee The Nets will be without Durant until after all-star break, and some people blame Brown
JANUARY 16, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
Report: Durant to miss 4 to 6 weeks with sprained MCL It wasn’t the worst news the Nets could have gotten on Kevin Durant’s left knee, but for a team that’s battled injuries and COVID-related ab...
JANUARY 16, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
What Kevin Durant's MCL sprain means for the Nets, the big three and their season Durant is expected to miss four to six weeks with the injury — and the Nets begin a four-game road trip Monday in Cleveland.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
East-leading Bulls opening eyes, next up: suprising Memphis
The Chicago Bulls have been a one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season despite a recent rutJANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 20 off bench Thomas provided 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes during Saturday's 120-105 victory over New Orleans.
Impact Kevin Durant left the game with a knee injury after playing just 15 minutes, which left the door open for Thomas to play 35 minutes off the bench -- his most since playing 36 during a Dec. 18 start. Durant was diagnosed with an MCL sprain Sunday and is expected to miss at least a month, so Thomas will be a likely candidate to step up during the star forward's absence. The rookie first-round pick has played at least 20 minutes 14 times this season and has averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists during those contests.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
All-around performance in win Edwards contributed 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 37 minutes during Saturday's 120-105 win over the Pelicans.
Impact Edwards drew his third straight start but was quickly thrust into a bigger role after Kevin Durant left the game with a knee injury after playing just 15 minutes. Durant is slated to miss at least a month after being diagnosed with an MCL sprain Sunday, so the rookie second-round pick could be a candidate for an increased role during the duration of Durant's absence.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant sidelined with sprained knee Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant's injury happened in the second quarter of Saturday's game, and was confirmed by an MRI on Sunday.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Scores 21 points in win Mills registered 21 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 120-105 victory over the Pelicans.
Impact Mills returned from a one-game absence to score 21 points for the second straight game. Kevin Durant played only 15 minutes before leaving with a knee injury, which resulted in numerous Nets players having to step up. Durant was diagnosed Sunday with a sprained MCL and is expected to miss at least a month, so Mills will likely see an increased workload for the foreseeable future.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drops game-high 15 dimes Harden recorded 27 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, 15 assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Saturday's 120-105 win over New Orleans.
Impact Kevin Durant played just 15 minutes before leaving the game with a knee injury, which left Harden to run the show. Over his last three games, the starting point guard has found his grove, averaging 26.0 points, 13.3 assists, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.7 blocks. With Durant expected to miss at least a month after being diagnosed Sunday with a sprained MCL, Harden should be in line for increased usage for the foreseeable future.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
KD Suffers Sprained MCL; Reportedly Out at Least a Month Durant left Saturday's game vs. the Pelicans in the second quarter and did not return.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • SI.COM
Kevin Durant Medical Update ' Brooklyn Nets BROOKLYN (Jan. 16, 2022) – Following an MRI this morning, Kevin Durant was diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral of the left knee. The...
JANUARY 16, 2022 • NBA.COM
Durant has sprained knee ligament, no timetable for return
Kevin Durant has a sprained medial collateral of his left knee, sidelining the NBA’s leading scorer just as the Brooklyn Nets were poised to finally have a lengthy run with their B...JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out 4-to-6 weeks with MCL sprain Durant was diagnosed with an MCL sprain of his left knee after undergoing an MRI on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The Nets are optimistic Durant will be ready to play...
Impact Durant suffered the injury early in Saturday's game against the Pelicans, and though he was initially hopeful that he would avoid an extended absence, the MRI revealed a bleaker prognosis for the star forward. The Nets are set to return from the All-Star break Feb. 24 against the Celtics, and the team is unlikely to rush him back before the end of the first half. Kessler Edwards and DeAndre' Bembry could serve as the Nets' starting forwards in the short term while Durant is out, though Joe Harris could eventually displace one of the two once he makes a full recovery from ankle surgery.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
