Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Mon 1/8/24 11:18 AM

Durant (hamstring) played 36 minutes in Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies, finishing with 23 points (11-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one block.
EDGE Analysis
Though coach Frank Vogel told Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic before Sunday's contest that Durant would be on a playing-time restriction, the veteran forward finished roughly in line with his season-long average of 37.1 minutes per game in his return from a three-game absence due to the hamstring strain. Durant turned in a relatively standard line and didn't appear to be hampered by the hamstring during his time on the court, though the Suns could nonetheless exercise caution with the 35-year-old and hold him out for the second leg of the back-to-back set Monday versus the Clippers. The Suns have yet to formally clarify Durant's status for that game.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Sun 1/7/24 7:52 PM

Durant will be on a minutes restriction for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although Durant has been cleared to return from a three-game absence against Memphis, his workload will be monitored in the first half of a back-to-back set. Coach Frank Vogel didn't reveal a specific range of minutes that Durant could play, but Chimezie Metu could be in line for a few more minutes than usual despite coming off the bench.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Sun 1/7/24 7:12 PM

Durant (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Durant missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury and was considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup. However, he's been cleared to return after participating in pregame warmups. He's averaged 24.6 points, 8.2 assists and 6.8 rebounds in 39.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances, but it's unclear whether he'll face any restrictions against Memphis.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Sat 1/6/24 4:05 PM

Durant (hamstring) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a lingering hamstring issue. More clarity on his status will come after he tests things out during pregame warmups. If the veteran star ultimately sits out again, Chimezie Metu would presumably be in line for another start.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Fri 1/5/24 7:20 PM

Durant (hamstring) will not play in Friday's game versus Miami, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant will sit for a third straight game Friday, but he's said to be getting closer to a return. He was able to go through a limited practice on Thursday, and he remains day-to-day. Chimezie Metu could be looking at another start Friday, but he's coming off a rough showing Wednesday against the Clippers in which he was limited to 15 minutes.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Fri 1/5/24 1:05 PM

Durant, who's listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury, wasn't getting shots up after the team's morning shootaround ahead of Friday's game against the Heat, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant has missed back-to-back games due to a right hamstring strain and is in danger of missing a third straight. His lack of basketball activities Friday morning is a bit concerning, but he was working with strength and conditioning coaches, so he wasn't completely inactive. Durant's official availability likely won't be known until shortly before the 9 p.m. ET tipoff versus Miami.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Thu 1/4/24 7:12 PM

Durant (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's game versus Miami, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant went through a non-contact, partial practice Thursday, and he'll walk away from it with a questionable tag. This is great news for the Suns, as Durant has missed the past two games due to a hamstring strain that was previously described as soreness. There is likely to be another update following Friday's morning shootaround. In addition to Durant, Eric Gordon (knee) and Nassir Little (knee) are also questionable.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Thu 1/4/24 3:48 PM

Durant (hamstring) went through a no-contact, partial practice Thursday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Durant has missed Phoenix's last two contests due to right hamstring soreness. While the superstar forward's practice limitations are a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Miami, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Wed 1/3/24 7:30 PM

Durant (hamstring) is considered day-to-day, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Durant has already been ruled out for Wednesday's contest.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the closing leg of the Suns' back-to-back set Sunday with right hamstring soreness, he was designated as out on PHoenix's initial injury report Wednesday. While it doesn't seem like the injury should keep him out long-term, his day-to-day tag certainly puts Durant's availability in question for Friday's game against Miami.

Kevin Durant
F/C PHX
Tue 1/2/24 7:37 PM

Durant (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Durant missed Monday's game versus Portland which was the second leg of a back-to-back set, but his "out" designation for Wednesday suggests that it was more than just a maintenance day. With Durant sidelined for a second straight game, this could be another opportunity for Chimezie Metu and Bol Bol. Metu started Monday's game and had 14 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers, while Bol had 11 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one triple in 20 minutes off the bench.