Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (knee) is set to get back into game action within the next week, per head coach Steve Nash. Durant has been sidelined since Jan. 15 due to a sprained left MCL, but he has recently logged a high intensity workout in his quest to return. On pace to tie his career high with 10.5 made field goals per game this season, Durant and his 29.3 PPG average stand to vault into the highest fantasy tier immediately once he is cleared. With James Harden in Philly and Kyrie Irving still not cleared for home games, Durant's fantasy value stands to be immense for the duration of the regular season. His next chance to play comes Saturday vs. Milwaukee.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) remains without a timetable to return to the court due to an MCL sprain. On Thursday, Nets coach Steve Nash discussed the injury with the press, saying there's a "small chance" that Durant returns shortly after the All-Star break, but that it was more likely he'll need a bit longer as the team is being extra cautious with him. Nash said, "We want to be really careful because a setback would be tough when there are 20 or so games left." Durant has been out since January 15. For now, the team will continue to lean on the likes of Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, LaMarcus Aldridge and, in road games, Kyrie Irving.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) remains without a firm timetable, according to head coach Steve Nash. He has been doing some individual workouts, but isn't expected back until mid-March. The Nets are in the middle of a 10-game losing streak and desperately need Durant back on the floor. However, he was given a 4-6 week timetable and it doesn't sound like he's going to beat it. Fantasy managers will have to sit tight and be patient until Durant gets back out there.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) will miss at least a month. The former MVP sustained a sprained left MCL during Saturday's win over New Orleans, and he will now be on the shelf for four-to-six weeks. The 33-year-old has played well this year, averaging 29.3 points, 7.4 boards, and 5.8 assists. However, his workload has been a concern, so he may see a slight reduction in minutes upon his return in an attempt to preserve him for the postseason. Nonetheless, with Joe Harris (ankle) out as well, James Harden and Kyrie Irving will likely be the top producers moving ahead, although guys like Bruce Brown, DeAndre' Bembry, and Kessler Edwards could also benefit.

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (rest) and point/shooting guard Patty Mills (rest) will be held out of Thursday's contest against the Thunder due to rest purposes. Durant, the league's leading scorer at 29.7 points per game, has been on a scoring tear as of late, having dropped at least 24 points in each of his last 17 outings. The absence of Mills marks his first of the year, paving the way for Cameron Thomas to see a larger role, and thereby higher DFS exposure. James Harden should garner enormous DFS appeal as well with Kyrie Irving (vaccination status) unavailable. Fantasy managers can anticipate Durant and Mills to return for Saturday's game vs. New Orleans.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant was back from health and safety protocols Thursday night against the Sixers and went off for 33 points in 38 minutes, shooting 13-for-24 from the field and 3-for-8 from outside. He picked up six rebounds and had four assists with one block and four turnovers. Durant last played on Dec. 16 but it seems like he didn't have any rust on him. The NBA's leading scorer was on fire throughout December, averaging 33.3 points per game. Kyrie Irving's return to action could rattle the cage a bit in Brooklyn, but Durant should still be the head honcho when it comes to getting buckets, and having another creator on the court could actually even give his scoring numbers a boost.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durantis expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Both Durant and LaMarcus Aldridgeplan to play in this contest, according to head coach Steve Nash. That being said, Bruce Brown should see his value take a significant hit. Patty Mills won't see as much usage either, which is a shame because he has been fantastic lately. He should still see shots coming his way, but he won't have as much streaming appeal or DFS value anymore.

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant and center LaMarcus Aldridge are on track to return to action after clearing the league's health and safety protocols Tuesday. Durant, the league's leading scorer (29.7 PPG), will get back into the mix after a three-game absence, whereas Aldridge had missed the team's past five outings. Brooklyn's next matchup comes Thursday vs. Philadelphia, with fantasy managers wanting to check back prior to tip-off to see if either Durant or Aldridge will have a minutes restriction for the contest. The duo's return takes much of the fantasy shine from Nicolas Claxton, Blake Griffin, and James Johnson, with the Nets' roster nearing a return to full health.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is currently in the league's COVID-19 safety protocols and is unavailable for Monday's contest. However, head coach Steve Nash is hopeful that Durant is cleared in time for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It's a possibility, considering Tuesday would mark 10 days for Durant in the protocols, so a return on Thursday isn't out of the question. Until then, James Harden will continue to be the focal point with Patty Mills having increased usage as well.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. That means, the superstar forward will miss at least one more game due to protocols. As a result, James Harden will serve as the focal point on offense, while Patty Mills will see more chances on offense. Harden is likely to be a popular DFS option until Durant returns. Mills should be rostered in most formats right now while the Nets are shorthanded. He'll get plenty of scoring chances since the Nets don't have many options right now.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) was already ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against Orlando. However, the former MVP was placed in health and safety protocols, so he is now in line to miss more time. This is both a blessing and a curse for fantasy managers, mainly since he has played so well all season. Yet, the 33-year-old is averaging 37 minutes per game, which certainly isn't ideal for a player who missed time because of a torn Achilles. Nonetheless, with most of the team in the same boat as Durant, Blake Griffin and Patty Mills are the favorites to lead the way offensively moving ahead.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. The All-Star forward has been carrying this team on his back lately. The COVID protocols have made the Nets extremely shorthanded. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about Durant. This is likely more of a rest day than anything else. Nicolas Claxton (wrist) is questionable, while David Duke Jr. (hip) is probable. Patty Mills, Cam Thomas, and Blake Griffin should be asked to take on bigger roles, assuming Durant does sit out on Saturday.

Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant posted 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists during a 131-129 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. The Slim Reaper shot 12-for-29 from the field, including 2-for-8 from deep, and a perfect 8-for-8 from the line. The 33-year-old also added a block and four turnovers across 48 minutes. Durant is averaging 29.6 points, 7.8 boards, 5.8 assists, 1.8 triples, and 1.5 stocks per game while shooting 52.3% from the field, including 37.5% from deep, and 88.2% from the line. KD's ability to produce at every level has him in the conversation for best player in fantasy and has put his Achilles injury of 2020 firmly in the rearview mirror.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This is great news with James Harden and a handful of others unavailable due to safety protocols. Durant will be a popular DFS option for Tuesday's small slate. He'll be asked to do everything he can with guys like Patty Mills, Cam Thomas, and Nicolas Claxton helping out. All three of them are possible DFS candidates as well since the Nets are extremely shorthanded.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This is not good news with the Nets already shorthanded due to safety protocols. Bruce Brown would likely be asked to join the starting five, assuming Durant is out. Also, Cam Thomas would see additional playing time off the bench. Brown could be a streaming option and low cost DFS option without Durant available on Tuesday. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to tip off for more information.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant torched the Pistons for 51 points in Sunday's 116-104 win, shooting 16-for-31 from the field and 14-for-15 at the foul line. He also logged nine assists with five turnovers and notched seven rebounds, one steal and two blocks, while shooting 5-for-10 from downtown. This was a huge performance from Durant, who set the league's new scoring record for the season. Stephen Curry held it previously with a 50-point effort. James Harden (rest) sat this one out, so KD was completely running the show. The veteran scorer rarely has an off night, and he's averaging a league-high 29.4 points per game.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. It's the second night of a back-to-back set, so it's not shocking to see Durant sitting out. LaMarcus Aldridge (rest) will join Durant on the sideline for this game. Paul Millsap and Bruce Brown could have some streaming appeal and low cost DFS value for Wednesday's slate. James Harden will do the heavy lifting on offense and be a popular option for DFS contests without Durant on the court.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant enjoyed his best outing of the season with 39 points on Saturday but couldn't save his team from a 113-107 loss against the Suns. He went a nice 4-for-7 from downtown, but his overall shooting was at a mediocre 13-for-28 and Durant went 9-for-11 at the charity stripe. He pulled down nine boards and handed out seven assists with five turnovers while picking up four steals and one block in 45 minutes. Despite his shooting, this was a juicy fantasy line from Durant, who now has eight 30-point performances for the season. He now gets a few days off before taking on a Knicks team that has improved defensively in recent outings.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (shoulder) was unable to suit up for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. Despite that, Durant's injury is not expected to linger, according to head coach Steve Nash. The organization is hopeful that the superstar forward can suit up for their next contest on Monday. He'll get a few days to rest and will hopefully be ready to play after that. Fantasy managers are certainly hopeful that Durant doesn't miss significant time because of this. James Harden will continue seeing a spike in usage if Durant sits out Monday. Also, James Johnson, Blake Griffin, and LaMarcus Aldridge would likely see more minutes as well.

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. The superstar forward looked fine in his last game, but is reportedly dealing with some shoulder discomfort. Hopefully, this isn't the type of problem that will force him to miss significant time. To be honest, it could be the Nets giving him a night off to rest against the below average Magic roster. In the meantime, James Harden will see a spike in usage and be a popular DFS option. Also, Patty Mills should be involved more and is someone worth streaming and looking at for DFS contests on Friday.