Kevin Durant To Travel To New York For Achilles Evaluation: Report

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Durant is looking to get treatment outside of the Warriors.

Kevin Durant made his return to the basketball court in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, although his return only lasted for about a quarter as he injured his right leg in what is believed to be a tear of his Achilles. It's the type of injury that can keep you off of the court for up to an entire year which spells trouble for not only the Warriors, but Durant's earning potential in free agency. Many believe Durant came back to the lineup a little prematurely and that's why he was ultimately injured so severely. 

With the NBA Finals heading all the way back to Oakland for Game 6, Durant is going in the opposite direction as according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Durant is traveling to New York where he will receive an evaluation on his injury.

Durant ended up leaving the arena on Monday night with a leg boot on all while he had to walk using crutches. It was a pretty sad scene for Warriors fans and the players themselves who have grown to love KD over the years. Durant was cleared to play by the medical staff, although it appears like that was a huge mistake.

The Raptors are leading the NBA Finals 3-2 as Game 6 kicks off on Thursday at the Oracle Arena at 9 P.M. EST.


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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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