Just over two weeks ago, after the Phoenix Suns had started the Kevin Durant era 3-0, the MVP candidate and 10-time All-Star turned his ankle in pregame warmups and hasn’t been seen in a Suns uniform since.
One local report had Durant being out 4-6 weeks. National insiders said the return was targeted for three weeks. The Suns themselves issued a statement that he would be re-evaluated in three weeks, which usually means more time out beyond the three week date.
Turns out the middle reports were right.
As many expected, Durant is planning to return to the Suns lineup exactly three weeks after turning his ankle, in a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.