OKC Thunder general manager Sam Presti held a press conference Friday afternoon, addressing Kevin Durant’s increasingly distressing right foot injury.
Presti says that Durant is being removed from all basketball activities, but not officially ruled out for the remainder of the season.
For now, Durant is “out indefinitely.”
Per the AP and The Oklahoman:
General manager Sam Presti says Durant still has pain in his right foot and will remain out indefinitely. Durant will see specialists to determine the next step.
Earlier this month, coach Scott Brooks said Durant could return to the lineup in 1-2 weeks. Instead, Oklahoma City is facing the prospect of trying to make the playoffs without him. […] Durant last played Feb. 19 against Memphis and had surgery three days later to replace a screw that was causing discomfort in the right foot that he broke during the preseason.
Thunder forward Serge Ibaka could miss the rest of the season after having an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee earlier this week.
Presti said Kevin Durant has been removed from basketball activities. Not officially ruled out for the season, but doesn't sound optimistic.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 20, 2015
Presti says "he's not going to be playing right now."
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) March 20, 2015
Sam Presti on KD: "Unless he's able to be back on the floor without soreness, he won't be back on the floor."
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 20, 2015
Sam Presti said "we're moving in that direction" when asked directly if it would be better to shut Kevin Durant down for the season.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 20, 2015
