Shams Charania: Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant – off to an MVP-caliber start to the NBA season – suffered a left calf strain on Friday night and will miss be re-evaluated in two weeks, sources inform ESPN. Durant has led Suns to a primary place begin within the Western Convention at 8-1.
Supply: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Supply: Twitter @ShamsCharania
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns celebrity Kevin Durant can be re-evaluated in two weeks with left calf pressure (w/movies) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 7:56 PM
Phoenix Suns celebrity Kevin Durant can be re-evaluated in two weeks with left calf pressure (w/movies) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 7:56 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ryan Dunn (left ankle sprain) has been upgraded to possible for tomorrow’s recreation in opposition to the Kings. Kevin Durant (left calf pressure) is out, Jusuf Nurkic (left ankle soreness) is questionable and Collin Gillespie (left ankle sprain) is out – 7:36 PM
Ryan Dunn (left ankle sprain) has been upgraded to possible for tomorrow’s recreation in opposition to the Kings. Kevin Durant (left calf pressure) is out, Jusuf Nurkic (left ankle soreness) is questionable and Collin Gillespie (left ankle sprain) is out – 7:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns harm report vs. Kings:
Kevin Durant – OUT (left calf pressure)
Collin Gillespie – OUT (left ankle sprain, was with G League crew).
Jusuf Nurkic – QUESTIONABLE (left ankle soreness)
Ryan Dunn – PROBABLE (left ankle sprain) #Suns – 7:34 PM
Suns harm report vs. Kings:
Kevin Durant – OUT (left calf pressure)
Collin Gillespie – OUT (left ankle sprain, was with G League crew).
Jusuf Nurkic – QUESTIONABLE (left ankle soreness)
Ryan Dunn – PROBABLE (left ankle sprain) #Suns – 7:34 PM
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
Seeing the KD, Zion, Morant, + Butler harm information simply as we speak is a reminder that Gregg Farnam and the #Timberwolves medical/coaching workers = stable. And I get that there’s most likely some luck in play too. So many accidents throughout league, MN wholesome + had stable well being final 12 months too. – 7:14 PM
Seeing the KD, Zion, Morant, + Butler harm information simply as we speak is a reminder that Gregg Farnam and the #Timberwolves medical/coaching workers = stable. And I get that there’s most likely some luck in play too. So many accidents throughout league, MN wholesome + had stable well being final 12 months too. – 7:14 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kevin Durant out for 2 weeks with a left calf pressure, per the Suns.
Large blow for one of the best crew within the west, and for KD, who’s been enjoying distinctive ball – 7:05 PM
Kevin Durant out for 2 weeks with a left calf pressure, per the Suns.
Large blow for one of the best crew within the west, and for KD, who’s been enjoying distinctive ball – 7:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant to be re-evaluated in two weeks with a left calf pressure suffered in Friday’s win at Dallas, the Phoenix Suns introduced Saturday.
Durant was grabbing at his left calf throughout a timeout within the fourth quarter earlier than checking into the sport with 7:39 remaining. #Suns – 7:03 PM
Kevin Durant to be re-evaluated in two weeks with a left calf pressure suffered in Friday’s win at Dallas, the Phoenix Suns introduced Saturday.
Durant was grabbing at his left calf throughout a timeout within the fourth quarter earlier than checking into the sport with 7:39 remaining. #Suns – 7:03 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Kevin Durant is out with a left calf pressure. The Suns say he’ll be re-evaluated in 2 weeks. – 7:03 PM
Kevin Durant is out with a left calf pressure. The Suns say he’ll be re-evaluated in 2 weeks. – 7:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That’s a bummer about KD’s calf pressure. Fortunately the re-evaluation interval is just 2 weeks, the Suns have gotten off to an incredible begin at 8-1, and now would a great time for Devin Booker and Bradley Beal to get on monitor – 7:00 PM
That’s a bummer about KD’s calf pressure. Fortunately the re-evaluation interval is just 2 weeks, the Suns have gotten off to an incredible begin at 8-1, and now would a great time for Devin Booker and Bradley Beal to get on monitor – 7:00 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant – off to an MVP-caliber begin to the NBA season – suffered a left calf pressure on Friday evening and can miss be re-evaluated in two weeks, sources inform ESPN. Durant has led Suns to a primary place begin within the Western Convention at 8-1. pic.x.com/tVpUfeMcZ7 – 6:57 PM
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant – off to an MVP-caliber begin to the NBA season – suffered a left calf pressure on Friday evening and can miss be re-evaluated in two weeks, sources inform ESPN. Durant has led Suns to a primary place begin within the Western Convention at 8-1. pic.x.com/tVpUfeMcZ7 – 6:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final evening was one other instance of how Kevin Durant can get it going at any second, and why he informed us to not fear about him getting his photographs! We talked about it and lots extra on the newest @PHNX_Suns pod
Watch: youtube.com/live/odslaS-XX…
Pay attention: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.x.com/l70UCxwfQP – 11:03 AM
Final evening was one other instance of how Kevin Durant can get it going at any second, and why he informed us to not fear about him getting his photographs! We talked about it and lots extra on the newest @PHNX_Suns pod
Watch: youtube.com/live/odslaS-XX…
Pay attention: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.x.com/l70UCxwfQP – 11:03 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
What we realized as Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns pull off one other win at finish to increase streak to seven in a row, high Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks 114-113 Friday.
Suns 5-0 in video games determined by 4 factors or much less (w/movies). #Suns #MFFL azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 12:48 AM
What we realized as Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns pull off one other win at finish to increase streak to seven in a row, high Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks 114-113 Friday.
Suns 5-0 in video games determined by 4 factors or much less (w/movies). #Suns #MFFL azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 12:48 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
De’Aaron Fox made 2 of 5 3s
His teammates made 1 of 21 3s
Associated!
Fox had 0 assists, 7 turnovers tonight. His fifth profession recreation with no assists. Earlier excessive in TOs in these video games was 2.
KD additionally had a 0 help, 7 turnover recreation vs Clippers protection this season. pic.x.com/IxUikr2R7l – 12:42 AM
De’Aaron Fox made 2 of 5 3s
His teammates made 1 of 21 3s
Associated!
Fox had 0 assists, 7 turnovers tonight. His fifth profession recreation with no assists. Earlier excessive in TOs in these video games was 2.
KD additionally had a 0 help, 7 turnover recreation vs Clippers protection this season. pic.x.com/IxUikr2R7l – 12:42 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 3Q: PHX 87, DAL 83
Durant: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Blk, 6-10 FG
Jones: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-9 FG
Booker: 13 Pts, 10 Ast, 4 Reb, 5-11 FG
Doncic: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 9-18 FG, 5-10 3P – 9:28 PM
Finish of 3Q: PHX 87, DAL 83
Durant: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Blk, 6-10 FG
Jones: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-9 FG
Booker: 13 Pts, 10 Ast, 4 Reb, 5-11 FG
Doncic: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 9-18 FG, 5-10 3P – 9:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant X Klay Thompson = as soon as teammates. #Suns #Mavs pic.x.com/jlzkUpAosd – 9:23 PM
Kevin Durant X Klay Thompson = as soon as teammates. #Suns #Mavs pic.x.com/jlzkUpAosd – 9:23 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KD is just too powerful 😤
(by way of @Suns)
pic.x.com/0tAKN7Xe2c – 9:18 PM
KD is just too powerful 😤
(by way of @Suns)
pic.x.com/0tAKN7Xe2c – 9:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant simply lit into Nurkic, pointing to the opposite finish the place Nurkic didn’t end the shot as Nurkic was known as for a tech for arguing a name in opposition to him.
Nurkic first pointed all the way down to different finish, then Durant stepped between him and referee and received after him. #Suns #Mavs. – 9:14 PM
Durant simply lit into Nurkic, pointing to the opposite finish the place Nurkic didn’t end the shot as Nurkic was known as for a tech for arguing a name in opposition to him.
Nurkic first pointed all the way down to different finish, then Durant stepped between him and referee and received after him. #Suns #Mavs. – 9:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doncic.
Durant reply.
9 ties. Eight lead adjustments. #Suns #Mavs – 9:12 PM
Doncic.
Durant reply.
9 ties. Eight lead adjustments. #Suns #Mavs – 9:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka 3.
Durant reply.
Irving reply
Jones reply.
Irving reply.
Tie recreation 7:36 left in third. #Suns #Mavs – 9:08 PM
Luka 3.
Durant reply.
Irving reply
Jones reply.
Irving reply.
Tie recreation 7:36 left in third. #Suns #Mavs – 9:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant drive, draw, dish to Nurkic for layup.
Marshall giving Mavs early spark in 2nd half. Suns up 65-57. #Suns #MFFL – 9:01 PM
Durant drive, draw, dish to Nurkic for layup.
Marshall giving Mavs early spark in 2nd half. Suns up 65-57. #Suns #MFFL – 9:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: PHX 36, DAL 26
Jones: 8 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-4 FG
Durant: 7 Pts, 2 Reb, 2-2 FG
Nurkic: 6 Pts, 3 Reb, 2-3 3P
Booker: 5 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-4 FG, 0 Headbands
Irving: 8 Pts, 3 Ast, 2 Stl, 5-6 FT – 8:12 PM
Finish of 1Q: PHX 36, DAL 26
Jones: 8 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-4 FG
Durant: 7 Pts, 2 Reb, 2-2 FG
Nurkic: 6 Pts, 3 Reb, 2-3 3P
Booker: 5 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-4 FG, 0 Headbands
Irving: 8 Pts, 3 Ast, 2 Stl, 5-6 FT – 8:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Couple of badly missed 3s by Marshall — and on the opposite finish Durant and O’Neale drain 3s. In whole the Suns are on an 8-0 run, lead 31-22. – 8:08 PM
Couple of badly missed 3s by Marshall — and on the opposite finish Durant and O’Neale drain 3s. In whole the Suns are on an 8-0 run, lead 31-22. – 8:08 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mavericks are actually locked in on Durant getting the ball across the elbows/high of the important thing. Twice now they’ve compelled a turnover off it. An excellent defensive crew. – 8:06 PM
Mavericks are actually locked in on Durant getting the ball across the elbows/high of the important thing. Twice now they’ve compelled a turnover off it. An excellent defensive crew. – 8:06 PM
Extra on this storyline
Kellan Olson: This is the same calf Kevin Durant strained over the summer prior to Team USA training camp. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / November 9, 2024
After the sport, James introduced McCain with a signed No. 23 recreation jersey. This got here two video games after Phoenix Suns perennial All-NBA ahead Kevin Durant introduced the 20-year-old together with his Suns recreation jersey. “I feel like I say it every single game,” McCain said. “Every game is like a dream come true. Clearly, we’re making an attempt to win each recreation and each possession. We’re making an attempt to get a cease. However I all the time look again like 5 years in the past [and] take into consideration what I’d have thought [and] how I’m feeling [currently].” -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / November 9, 2024
