Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is set to be reevaluated in two weeks following a left calf strain sustained during the team's recent game against the Dallas Mavericks. Reports indicate that Durant played 37 minutes in the Suns' narrow 114-113 victory on Friday night.
This season, Durant has been a standout performer, contributing significantly to the Suns' impressive 8-1 record, which currently places them in first place in the Western Conference. With averages of 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while shooting 55.3 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc, his absence will be felt deeply by the team.
In the wake of Durant's injury, the responsibility to compensate for his scoring and usage will likely fall on fellow stars Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Additionally, Royce O'Neale is expected to see increased playing time in Durant's absence. The Suns are scheduled to take the court against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday without their star forward.