BROOKLYN NETS NEWS

LaMarcus Aldridge - 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 rut

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cam Thomas - 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

Kessler Edwards - 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

Patty Mills - 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

James Harden - 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

Kevin Durant - 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

Durant, Brooklyn set for matchup with Cleveland

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn into a matchup with Cleveland averaging 29.3 points per game

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flowers leads LIU against Saint Francis (BKN) after 30-point outing

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooklyn Nets grades: Nets take care of Pelicans in blowout James Harden’s double-double leads the way for Brooklyn in their 15-point win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Kevin Durant limps off with knee injury during win over Pelicans, Nets star heading for MRI Sunday NEW YORK — The scariest hours are the ones you don’t think about. For the Nets, championship dreams just became regular-season nightmares.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Durant sprains left knee in Nets' victory over Pelicans MILWAUKEE - James Harden had 27 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets cruised to a 120-105 victory over the New Orlean...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Kevin Durant injury update: Nets star exits game vs. Pelicans Kevin Durant exited the game midway through the second quarter when Bruce Brown fell back into his left knee trying to defend a fast break s...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nets rout Pelicans but lose Durant to sprained left knee

James Harden had 27 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets cruised to a 120-105 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans despite losing Kevin Durant in the first...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant injures knee, but youngsters step up as Nets rout Pelicans With only one of the Nets’ Big 3 playing the whole game Saturday night, another type of Big 3 emerged. A junior version. After losing Kevin...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM

Panzura postgame wrap: Nets 120, Pelicans 105 ' New Orleans Pelicans By halftime Saturday, Brooklyn was down to one perennial All-Star among the three on its roster, but James Harden and a cast of high-perform...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • NBA.COM