Absent from the field since January 8 and announced out for at least a month because of a sprained knee, Kevin Durant is on time to return before the next All-Star Weekend. In any case, this is what the main NBA insiders indicate on Tuesday evening.
Whether it’s from Shams Charania or Adrian Wojnarowski, the news is pretty good about KD. The two best-informed NBA insiders are effectively announcing that rehabilitation is going as planned for the Nets superstar, who is set to return to running and basketball activities. Durant should be re-evaluated in two weekswhich brings us to February 7.
Recovery has progressed as hoped, but question will be if it makes sense to bring Durant back — if he’s ready — for only a few games ahead of All-Star break. Nets could give him even more time to rehab for resumption on Feb. 24. https://t.co/5j2FzDVt4l
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 24, 2023
Will Kevin Durant be able to put on the sneakers again around the trade deadline (February 9), or will we have to wait longer?
It’s still too early to tell. According to Shams Charania, chances are the Slim Reaper will return before the All-Star Game and compete in the All-Star Game. But as Woj mentions, we can’t rule out a scenario in which Brooklyn simply decides to go without Easy Money until the All-Star Break ends, just to give their superstar more than two extra weeks in his re-education.
There is optimism that Kevin Durant will return to action for Nets ahead of the All-Star break – and play in the All-Star Game, sources said. https://t.co/AY4OBNCV8j
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 24, 2023
While Durant’s health obviously remains the top priority on the Nets side, perhaps the results of Jacque Vaughn’s team over the next two weeks will influence the New York franchise’s decision on KD. By February 7, the Nets have seven games to play, they who currently have a record of 4 losses in 6 games without Durant.
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Source texte : The Athletic / ESPN
