Nets' Durant probable, Irving questionable to play Sunday vs. Thunder

January 09, 2021 - 6:19pm

The Nets' Kevin Durant (R) tries to get past the Hawks' Solomon Hill (L) during the first half of the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets. (EPA/JUSTIN LANE SHUTTERSTOCK OUT)

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, while teammate Kyrie Irving is questionable, according to the league’s latest injury report.

Durant has been out for the past week due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols, while Irving has missed the last two games due to personal reasons.

The Nets say Kevin Durant is probable for tomorrow's game against the Thunder. He's been out for the past week due to the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) January 9, 2021

The 32-year-old Durant, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus back in the spring, has had to quarantine for seven days due to the league’s return-to-play protocols for contact tracing and exposure to COVID-19.

As for Irving, it is not known exactly why he has been out. Nets head coach Steve Nash confirmed in a Friday press conference that he heard from Irving on Thursday evening, but he didn’t elaborate on the details of the conversation, opting to keep the matter private.

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