The Phoenix Suns will be without Kevin Durant, their leading scorer, tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers.Just hours before the news broke, coach Frank Vogel spoke about the extent of Durant’s injury. Vogel clarified that KD began feeling tightness in his right hamstring during the 4th quarter of the Suns’ matchup with the Magic on New Year’s Eve.
Vogel explained that while the injury isn’t expected to be excessive, it’s “enough to keep him out tonight.” When asked if Durant is expected to miss any more games, Vogel said “let’s hope not.”While it’s true that the Suns are playing back-to-back games, leading speculators to believe that KD is just resting, Vogel quickly dismissed that idea, saying, “No rest for him,” “No.”According to Vogel, rested players are not something the Suns are interested in.
Durant’s replacement in the starting lineup is Chimezie Metu. Metu has only started two more games this season.Also on the injury report for Phoenix is Eric Gordon, who is questionable due to right calf soreness. Vogel confirmed that Gordon will be a game-time decision.
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