Impact No surprise here, as Durant was carrying a probable tag prior to this update. Considering Durant played 36 minutes Sunday night, his hamstring must've responded well to his return to action.
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KEVIN DURANT #35 - SMALL FORWARD - PHOENIX SUNS
27.6 PPG •
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27.6 PPG
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Good to go Monday Durant (hamstring) is good to go for Monday's game against the Clippers, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports.
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Listed as probable Durant (hamstring) is probable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Impact Durant returned to action Sunday following a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, posting 23 points (11-23 FG), 10 rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes. He was reportedly going to have his playing time limited during his return, but that wasn't the case. Surprisingly, the veteran superstar is expected to suit up again for the second night of Phoneix's back-to-back set, but the Suns may keep a closer eye on his playing time Monday.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Faces no limits in return Durant (hamstring) played 36 minutes in Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies, finishing with 23 points (11-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one block.
Impact Though head coach Frank Vogel told Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic prior to Sunday's contest that Durant would be on a playing-time restriction, the veteran forward finished roughly in line with his season-long average of 37.1 minutes per game in his return from a three-game absence due to the hamstring strain. Durant turned in a relatively standard line and didn't appear to be hampered by the hamstring during his time on the court, though the Suns could nonetheless exercise caution with the 35-year-old and hold him out for the second leg of the back-to-back set Monday versus the Clippers. The Suns have yet to formally clarify Durant's status for that game.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Facing minutes restriction Durant will be on a minutes restriction for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Although Durant has been cleared to return from a three-game absence against Memphis, his workload will be monitored in the first half of a back-to-back set. Coach Frank Vogel didn't reveal a specific range of minutes that Durant could play, but Chimezie Metu could be in line for a few more minutes than usual despite coming off the bench.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Sunday Durant (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Durant missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury and was considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup. However, he's been cleared to return after participating in pregame warmups. He's averaged 24.6 points, 8.2 assists and 6.8 rebounds in 39.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances, but it's unclear whether he'll face any restrictions against Memphis.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Durant (hamstring) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Durant is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a lingering hamstring issue. More clarity on his status will come after he tests things out during pregame warmups. If the veteran star ultimately sits out again, Chimezie Metu would presumably be in line for another start.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Suns F Kevin Durant (hamstring) missing third striaght game Phoenix star forward Kevin Durant will miss his third game straight game due to a hamstring injury when the Suns host the Miami Heat on Frid...
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Won't play Friday Durant (hamstring) will not play in Friday's game versus Miami, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Durant will sit for a third straight game Friday, but he's said to be getting closer to a return. He was able to go through a limited practice on Thursday, and he remains day-to-day. Chimezie Metu could be looking at another start Friday, but he's coming off a rough showing Wednesday against the Clippers in which he was limited to 15 minutes.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Not active after shootaround Durant, who's listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury, wasn't getting shots up after the team's morning shootaround ahead of Friday's game against the Heat, Duane Rankin o...
Impact Durant has missed back-to-back games due to a right hamstring strain and is in danger of missing a third straight. His lack of basketball activities Friday morning is a bit concerning, but he was working working strength and conditioning coaches, so he wasn't completely inactive. Durant's official availability likely won't be known until shortly before the 9 p.m. ET tipoff versus Miami.
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Deemed day-to-day Durant (hamstring) is considered day-to-day, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Durant has already been ruled out for Wednesday's contest.
Impact After missing the closing leg of the Suns' back-to-back set Sunday with right hamstring soreness, he was designated as out on PHoenix's initial injury report Wednesday. While it doesn't seem like the injury should keep him out long-term, his day-to-day tag certainly puts Durant's availability in question for Friday's game against Miami.
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Without Kevin Durant, Suns try to slow Clippers Kawhi Leonard looked solid in his return to the lineup and will attempt to put together another stellar outing when the Los Angeles Clippers...
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Kevin Durant's Injury Status vs. LA Clippers Revealed The Phoenix Suns have announced Kevin Durant’s status, per their injury report
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Out again Wednesday Durant (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Impact Durant missed Monday's game versus Portland which was the second leg of a back-to-back set, but his "out" designation for Wednesday suggests that it was more than just a maintenance day. With Durant sidelined for a second straight game, this could be another opportunity for Chimezie Metu and Bol Bol. Metu started Monday's game and had 14 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers, while Bol had 11 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one triple in 20 minutes off the bench.
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Won't play Monday Durant has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right hamstring soreness, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Durant played 39 minutes in Sunday's win over the Magic, recording 31 points (12-21 FG), five rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block. However, he'll take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set to manage a hamstring injury, which is new for him. Nassir Little, Chimezie Metu, Josh Okogie, Keita Bates-Diop and Yuta Watanabe are candidates for increased roles, but Bradley Beal and Devin Booker should run the offense.
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Shines against Orlando Durant notched 31 points (12-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's 112-107 win over the Magic.
Impact Durant led the Suns in scoring in this tight win over the Magic, and while he also made his presence felt in other areas, there's no question his role as a scoring threat is pivotal for his fantasy upside. Durant is averaging 27.9 points, 6.8 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game since the start of December.
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Double-digit assists again Durant accumulated 21 points (8-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 133-119 victory over the Hornets.
Impact Durant delivered double-digit assists for the second straight game, leading the Suns to a relatively comfortable win. He has recorded a combined 27 assists in the past two games, a nice bonus for anyone lucky enough to have him on their roster. He is the seventh-ranked player in nine-category leagues this season, averaging 29.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.2 three-pointers and 1.9 combined steals and blocks. Barring an injury, Durant should remain a solid first-round asset moving forward.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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