How many games has Kevin Durant missed due to injury? NBA star's injury record explored

Kevin Durant has missed a number of games due to injury in the 2022-23 season. Despite being one of the best players in the league, the 2-time NBA champion hasn't been able to stay healthy, which is very unfortunate.

Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns just before the trade deadline. However, he's only appeared in three games for them so far. The superstar forward is currently dealing with an ankle injury and will miss at least five more games.

With a 37-29 record, the Suns are the fourth-best team in the Western Conference. While they can finish the regular season with one of the top four seeds, they will need Durant if they want to have a deep playoff run.

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Kevin Durant has missed more than 20 games due to injury this season

Durant has played for both the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns this season. However, he hasn't been healthy for either team. This is very unfortunate considering how incredible he is and how many fans would love to see him on the floor.

After appearing in 27 games to start the 2022-23 season, Kevin Durant has missed 22 games since then. He hasn't appeared in six games as a member of the Suns, while the Nets couldn't count on his services in 16 games.

Durant has missed six games for the Phoenix Suns so far in the season (Image via Getty Images)

The 13-time All-Star has turned the Suns into contenders. However, it is very unlikely that the team will have a deep playoff run if Durant doesn't stay healthy.

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The Suns have many other talented players, including Devin Booker, who is one of the best scorers in the league. Despite this, the West has been very tough this season and advancing to the NBA Finals will be extremely difficult.

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When will Durant return to action?

Kevin Durant is currently out with a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The Suns have eight games in this period, including two on the second night of a back-to-back.

If everything goes according to plan, the 2-time NBA champion could return in late March. The Suns will host the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets in their last two games of the month, which is when Durant could return.

Durant may not return before late March (Image via Getty Images)

Durant has been fantastic for the Suns, averaging 26.7 points per game on 69.0% shooting. He's also been great at rebounding, averaging 7.3 boards per game.

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Despite all the injury problems he's had, KD has looked great for Phoenix. However, the Suns will need him to fully recover and be available for every single game in the postseason.