Sunday, October 12, 2014

Kevin Durant out 6-8 weeks with fractured foot

The Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant is out indefinitely,the reigning MVP has been diagnosed with a Jones fracture in his right foot.

The team announced Durant's injury in a press release, noting that this type of injury usually requires surgery and 6 to 8 weeks of recovery.

"We are in the process of collaboratively evaluating the most appropriate next steps with Kevin, his representatives, and Thunder medical personnel," general manager Sam Presti said in a statement. "Until a course of action is determined, we are unable to provide a timeline specific to Kevin's case."