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Kevin Durant Could Return To The Phoenix Suns Next Week After Ankle Injury

KD's return date has been revealed.

Nico Martinez
Mar 24, 2023
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After just three games with Kevin Durant, the Suns were dealt a massive blow after the 2x Finals MVP tweaked his ankle in a freak pre-game accident.

After much speculation about when Durant would return and how it would impact Phoenix’s playoff hopes, NBA insider Shams Charania finally revealed his likely return date.

“Phoenix Suns’ 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant (sprained ankle) is progressing toward a potential return to action on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, barring any setback, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. A targeted home return of Wednesday vs. Minnesota will give Durant and the Suns seven final regular season games to prepare for the playoffs,” reported Shams. “Phoenix currently holds the fourth seed in the West, just two games ahead of the No. 7-seeded T’Wolves.”

A targeted home return of Wednesday vs. Minnesota will give Durant and the Suns seven final regular season games to prepare for the playoffs. Phoenix currently holds the fourth seed in the West, just two games ahead of the No. 7-seeded T'Wolves. https://t.co/sZYwcEEZSX

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 24, 2023

Durant, 34, was traded to the Suns after a series of controversies de-railed his tenure in Brooklyn. Now, he’s in a place where he can devote his entire focus to the game in distraction-free surroundings.

But will the addition of Durant be enough to push the Suns past the steep competition in the West?


Are The Suns Favorites To Win The Title?

With Durant, Booker, and Chris Paul, there is no question that Phoenix has the talent to beat any team in a playoff series. Unfortunately for them, however, depth is also a huge factor in the postseason, and the rotation is pretty thin outside their top four.

“Following the addition of Durant, the largest looming concern for Phoenix for the rest of the season is health,” wrote CBS Sports’ Michael Kaskey-Blomain. “As currently constructed, they’re just not built to survive a sustained absence from a key contributor, and therein lies Phoenix’s second biggest concern moving forward: Depth, or the lack thereof.”

It’s clear that the key to success for Phoenix will rest on the shoulders of Durant and Devin Booker, who may be the best duo in basketball right now.

With Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton, the stars have some quality backup options that should relieve some pressure for them to score.

Beyond that, the Suns are still looking for consistent contributors, and their shortcomings have been made clear with KD out of the lineup.

The hope is that, even with their flaws, the combined powers of Durant, Booker, and Chris Paul will be enough to push them over the edge in a tight series.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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