Out through All-Star break Durant (knee) won't be available to play for the Eastern Conference in the Feb. 20 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports said in his appearance on "NBA on TN... Impact When Durant was diagnosed Jan. 16 with a sprained MCL of his left knee, the Nets pegged his estimated recovery timeline at 4-to-6 weeks. While the short end of that timetable would theoretically give Durant a chance at playing in the All-Star Game, he apparently hasn't made enough progress at this point to make himself available for the exhibition. Brooklyn likely won't provide an update on a target date for Durant's return to the lineup until he's able to resume practicing in some capacity.
JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE