Kevin Durant, Suns' Star Player, Sidelined with Left Calf Strain, Expected to Miss 2 Weeks at Minimum

Durant's recovery from a left calf strain, sustained in Friday's intense 114-113 win against Dallas, will sideline him for a minimum of two weeks, as confirmed by the Suns on Saturday. An assessment will be conducted after this period to determine his progress.

The 36-year-old Durant has led Phoenix to a franchise-record 8-1 start, including a seven-game win streak entering the weekend. Most of that success has come through the heat of closely contested finishes. Durant has flourished in those settings, shooting 63.2% and leading the league in total clutch scoring (29 points).

Overall Durant is averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting 42.9% from 3-point range, his best mark since 2020-21.

Phoenix will look to four-time All-Star Devin Booker and three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to shoulder more of the scoring load until Durant returns. The Suns will also hope Royce O’Neale, rookie Ryan Dunn and other options can soak up Durant’s vacated frontcourt minutes.

The Suns (8-1) entered the weekend in first place in the Western Conference.