Durant likely to be out for another week – Nash
Steve Nash provided an update on Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, who has been sidelined since February.
Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash said while Kevin Durant "looks great", the former MVP is likely to miss another week as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
Durant has been sidelined since February 13 due to a hamstring strain, which forced him to sit out the NBA All-Star Game this month.
As the star-studded Nets prepare to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Nash provided an update on Durant.
"There's still steps for him to take, although he looks great, is progressing and will definitely be back with us," Nash said.
"It's just, I don't think this week is likely."
Durant is averaging 29.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game for the Nets this season.
"Durant needs to be monitored"
Nash added: "[He] still needs to be monitored and still needs to get a certain amount of markers under his belt."
The Nets, though, will welcome back star Kyrie Irving following a three-game absence due to a family issue.
Irving is averaging a career-high 28.1 points, 5.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Nets in 2020-21.
Brooklyn recruit LaMarcus Aldridge
The seven-time All-Star's field-goal percentage this season (52.0) is also a career-high.
Brooklyn (31-15) – who have recruited veteran All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge – are second in the Eastern Conference, one game behind the Philadelphia 76ers (32-14).