KEVIN DURANT NEWS

All-around performance not enough Durant recorded 37 points (12-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 126-120 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Durant's usage didn't dip during his first action with Kyrie Irving since his MCL sprain, as the All-Star forward dropped 30-plus points for a second straight game and dished out a team-high eight assists. The Nets don't have any back-to-backs during their upcoming three-game week, so Durant should be good to go for each contest. He hasn't displayed any rust following his month-and-a-half absence and should continue to dominate for Brooklyn during the stretch run.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum's 54 leads Celtics past Durant, Irving, Nets 126-120

Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 54 points and the Boston Celtics overcame a rare appearance of both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the Nets lineup to beat Brooklyn 126-120

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant's 37 points not enough as Tatum's 54 lead Celtics past Nets BOSTON — Sunday’s nationally televised game at TD North Garden started inauspiciously for the Nets. On the opening possession, Boston’s Jays...

MARCH 6, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM

Did Kevin Durant make the wrong choice by leaving the Warriors?

After three years in Brooklyn, is it possible Kevin Durant made the wrong decision to leave Golden State?

MARCH 4, 2022

Shines in return from injury Durant recorded 31 points (10-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-107 loss to the Heat.

Impact Durant stepped on the court for the first time since mid-January, but it seemed as if he hadn't missed a beat, operating as the Nets' main scoring weapon while also contributing in other areas of the game. Durant should only get better as he shakes the rust off, and he is expected to play a major role in the final weeks of the season leading to the postseason, both in fantasy and in real life.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Kevin Durant has impressive showing in return, but loss adds to Brooklyn's uphill battle ' Sporting News Kevin Durant scored 31 points in his return after nearly two months away from basketball with a sprained MCL, but it wasn't enough to stop t...

MARCH 4, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Durant's return not enough as Nets lose to Heat Kevin Durant was back on the floor, but his Nets could not get back in the win column. Durant played a magnificent game but missed two field...

MARCH 4, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM

Kristian Winfield: Short-handed Heat spoil Kevin Durant's return from injury NEW YORK — Two-time NBA championship-winning head coach Erik Spoelstra still believes the Nets have enough time to build the chemistry neede...

MARCH 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

East-leading Heat spoil Durant's return, edging Nets 113-107 Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and the Miami Heat spoiled Kevin Durant's return, beating the Brooklyn Nets 113-107 o...

MARCH 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Durant has 31 points in return, but Heat rally to beat Nets

Kevin Durant’s return couldn’t stop the Brooklyn Nets’ slide, as Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 113-107 victory

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Durant Gives Honest Reaction to Nets' Struggles Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is ready to make a playoff push

MARCH 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kevin Durant Gives Honest Reaction to Nets' Struggles Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is ready to make a playoff push

MARCH 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Durant back, will start for Nets against Heat on Thursday

Kevin Durant will start for the Brooklyn Nets against Miami after missing 21 games with a sprained left knee ligament

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No minutes limit in return Durant (knee) won't have a minutes limit in his return to the lineup Thursday against the Heat, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Considering Durant hasn't played since Jan. 15, this is an encouraging sign for the former MVP, who will be the only active member of the Nets' new "Big Three" on Thursday with Kyrie Irving ineligible and Ben Simmons (knee) still ramping up. Before Durant sprained his MCL, he was in the thick of the MVP race, averaging 29.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.9 threes and shooting 52 percent from the field. Given the long layoff, he may have some rust to shake off, but Durant's return comes as a major relief for fantasy managers who have been holding him in an injured reserve spot.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA odds: Ja Morant, Nikola Jokic, Embiid Lead MVP futures, and more

With the NBA season winding down to its home stretch, here's a look at the updated MVP odds and betting percentages from FOX Bet.

MARCH 3, 2022

Kevin Durant returns as Nets face East-leading Heat

Kevin Durant returns to action Thursday after missing more than a month with a knee injury. Can he get the Nets back on track?

MARCH 3, 2022

Kevin Durant return, Ben Simmons status: Why Nets making the playoffs isn't a certainty ' Sporting News With Kevin Durant returning to the court after a month-long absence, the Nets receive a big boost, but with Ben Simmons still sidelined and...

MARCH 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Looking back at the top five Texas men's basketball games in Erwin Center history From “Strollin’ Nolan” to Reggie Freeman to Kevin Durant, the Erwin Center saw some incredible moments in Texas men’s basketball history.

MARCH 3, 2022 • STATESMAN.COM

Brooklyn hosts Miami on home losing streak

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant expected to return for Nets on Thursday against Heat Kevin Durant is expected to return from a left knee injury that has sidelined him since mid-January when the Brooklyn Nets host the Miami He...

MARCH 2, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM