The Golden State Warriors are hopeful that Kevin Durant can return before the end of the regular season, according to Marc Stein of ESPN, given the progress he's made in his recovery from a Grade 2 MCL sprain and a tibial bone bruise.
Durant suffered the knee injury in late February and the Warriors have gone a pedestrian 7-5 in his absence, though they are currently on a five-game winning streak.
More to follow.