Kevin Durant Is Reportedly "Not Close" To Returning To Action

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Durant injured his right calf in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets.

For the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs, Kevin Durant was easily one of if not the best player on the court. While Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokoumpo are making valiant efforts to carry their teams, Durant was putting up numbers that seemed otherworldly. Unfortunately for the Warriors, that production came to a screeching halt in Game 5 of their series against the Houston Rockets as Durant suffered a right calf strain. Since then, Durant hasn't played a single second and has been busy rehabbing his leg.

So far, Durant has yet to play in the Western Conference Finals and won't be able to return for Game 2. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne was told by a source close to the team that Durant is "not close" to returning and will miss even more games. In the report, it states that Durant has not participated in anything basketball related which is typically the first step before a player can come back to the lineup.

Kevin Durant Is Reportedly "Not Close" To Returning To Action
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Despite Durant's absence, the Warriors have been flawless as they eventually won games 5 and 6 against Houston. They also won Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 116-94.

If the Warriors win again tonight, it's safe to say the squad will feel better about sitting Durant so he can be healthy for a potential run in the NBA Finals.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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