Kevin Durant Injury Update: Star Nets vs. Magic with Shoulder Injury

The Nets will be without Kevin Durant when they play against Magic on Friday due to a shoulder injury.

It will mark the first game Durant has missed this season. He appeared in Brooklyn’s first 16 games, averaging 28.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists with 56.7 percent shots from the field. He has the second-highest scoring average in the league, behind only Stephen Curry (29.5).

What’s next for Durant? Here’s everything we know about his injury.

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What is Kevin Durant’s injury?

Durant is dealing with a sprain in his right shoulder.

When asked about it on Sunday, Durant told the media it was an injury he was going through and was being treated for.

“It is definitely,” he say. “It hurt a little here and there, but I played, not too much of a hindrance. Keep up the treatment and take it once a day.”

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How long will Kevin Durant be out?

It is currently unknown if Durant will miss more than one game.

Aside from Durant, the Nets will be without Joe Harris (left ankle sprain) and Paul Millsap (personal reasons) against Magic.

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The upcoming schedule will take place from 2021-22

The Nets entered their match against Magic with a 11-5 record, tying them with the Heat for best record in the Eastern Conference.

The Nets have two days off after that, their next game against the Cavaliers on Monday.

Brooklyn currently ranks 15th in offensive efficiency (107.3) and fifth on defensive effectiveness (103.7) in season.