Last season, the Brooklyn Nets fell from No. 1 to No. 10 during Kevin Durant’s six-week absence due to an MCL injury in his left knee.
The Nets lost 16 of 21 games, including 11 straight, fielding teams that resembled more like a G League squad than an NBA team. Kyrie Irving was unavailable due to his unvaccinated status, leading to James Harden quitting the team and forcing his way to Philadelphia.
Durant is out again with an MCL injury on the opposite knee. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks, which does not necessarily mean he will be ready to return to action by then.