As the playoffs approach, Suns’ Kevin Durant will miss three weeks due to an ankle sprain.

When Kevin Durant was finally ready to play at home for the Phoenix Suns, a careless step derailed his good night and forced him to return to the disabled list.

Durant, who damaged his left ankle while warming up before Phoenix’s 132-101 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, will be out for at least three weeks, the Suns said on Thursday.

Durant, 34, was acquired by the Suns in a deal with the Brooklyn Nets on February 9 and unveiled to Phoenix supporters at a boisterous press conference a week later. Kevin Durant But, the 2014 MVP was sidelined until March 1 due to a knee strain. During Wednesday’s game at Phoenix’s Footprint Center, Durant slid awkwardly while driving to the basket after enabling the Suns to three consecutive road victories to open the month. The 13-time all-star forward took a pass on the left wing, Kevin Durant faked many times, and then sprinted for the basket in the absence of a defender. His ankle severely twisted when he placed his left foot for a layup, sending him sprawling on the floor.

Durant was declared out for the evening despite finishing his warm-up routine, and the Arizona Republic claimed that he exited the arena on Wednesday wearing a walking boot.

Devin Booker of the Suns claimed that the man was in high spirits. Kevin Durant “To me, that is everything. The treatment procedure has already begun. This has been anticipated by the city. A huge day has come. We’ll change the party’s date. I’m certain they’ll return.

As the playoffs approach, Suns’ Kevin Durant

There are only 16 games left for the Suns (37-29) until the regular season ends on April 9. They are now the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. The following ten games, which include crucial conference contests against the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers, will be missed by Durant, at least. He might participate in six games before the playoffs if he is permitted to return after three weeks.

Phoenix is 5-1 since the all-star break, and Booker has improved greatly after missing time with a groyne ailment earlier this year. But, Durant’s absence will severely hamper his ability to get along with his new colleagues before the postseason, Kevin Durant which will increase the pressure on the Suns to perform well right away.

Also Read : Actor Robert Blake, known for roles in “In Cold Blood” and “Lost Highway,” has died at the age of 89.

The Suns could enter the postseason with home-court advantage in the first round and title hopes thanks to their blockbuster deal for Durant, Kevin Durant barring a significant decline in the standings. Coach Monty Williams will have few explosive frontcourt alternatives without Durant after Phoenix traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four unprotected first-round selections, and a pick exchange.

He is out there working really hard to get ready for the game when he twists his ankle, according to Williams. “You can’t become angry about it. Such is life. Kevin Durant He feels horrible, therefore I feel bad for him. I could see his face. I’ve had a lot of experience with him. I am aware of his emotions. He shouldn’t feel that way at all, in my opinion. During the summer till now, our group has adapted to a variety of things. This is the same as before.

Durant has endured a run of minor ailments since tearing his Achilles tendon in the 2019 NBA Finals, which forced him to miss the whole 2019–20 season. Durant has averaged 29.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 42 outings this season after participating in 35 games in 2020–21 and 55 games in the previous campaign.