Kevin Durant Injury: Updates on Thunder Star's Hamstring and Return

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant suffered a hamstring strain against the Washington Wizards on Nov. 10 and missed the next six games. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Durant Active vs. Jazz

Monday, Nov. 23

Durant is available to play against the Utah Jazz on Monday, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein. 

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Durant Comments on Recovery

Sunday, Nov. 15

"Feeling a lot better, way better actually," Durant told reporters. "This time around I just want to make sure I'm fully healed and feel good about going out there again.

"Yeah, hamstring is a little different," Durant continued. "You can reinjure it easily if you try to play through it. We say now, 'Be tough.' I call that being dumb. Hamstring strains you can't really try to play through it, you just got to get it right."

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Donovan Comments on Durant Injury

Friday, Nov. 13

Head coach Billy Donovan commented on the severity of his star's injury and a possible timeline, per Erik Horne of the Oklahoman:

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All these guys have been playing for a long time, and they understand that every time you step on the floor there’s an opportunity that you could get hurt. Thank God it’s nothing too serious for him. We’ll re-evaluate him in seven to 10 days to see where he’s at, but for the most part it’s a blessing for Kevin that it’s not something that’s really long term for him. He’ll work hard and get himself back, get himself healthy, and he’ll pick up where he left off.

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Durant MRI Reveals Hamstring Strain

Wednesday, Nov. 11

The Thunder released a statement confirming the strain and also noting Durant will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days (via Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin):

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Healthy Durant Biggest Key to Successful Season For Thunder 

Heading into Nov. 10, Durant was averaging 30.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting 50.3 percent from the field.

After being one of the NBA's iron men from 2007 through 2013, Durant faced adversity last season. He suffered a foot injury in the preseason and missed the first month of the regular season. For 27 games, Durant looked like the reigning MVP, but he was back on the shelf for good in February.

Durant was cleared for full activities before training camp, so there were no lingering effects in his recovery from the foot issues. Getting into game action was the biggest step for the 27-year-old in his road back. 

Last year was a mess for the Thunder, who still were in the playoff mix late despite not having Durant for most of the season. Serge Ibaka also missed the final 18 games after undergoing surgery on his right knee.

Oklahoma City is one of the Western Conference's best teams when everyone is healthy and on the same page.