National Basketball Association

Durant out up to 8 weeks with foot injury

Published Oct. 12, 2014 11:32 a.m. ET

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Kevin Durant, who won his first NBA MVP last season, will be out for up to eight weeks after the team announced Durant has been diagnosed with a Jones fracture.

"After practice yesterday, Kevin made us aware of discomfort in his right foot," general manager Sam Presti said. "We proceeded to perform the necessary imaging studies to determine the cause of his discomfort. At this stage, Kevin has been diagnosed with a Jones fracture. Traditional treatment of this injury requires a surgical procedure and recent NBA cases have resulted in a return to play in six-to-eight weeks. We are in the process of collaboratively evaluating the most appropriate next steps with Kevin, his representatives, and Thunder medical personnel. Until a course of action is determined, we are unable to provide a timeline specific to Kevin's case."

It's been a difficult preseason for the Thunder this season. Already the team lost rookie forward Mitch McGary with a foot injury that will keep him out five-to-seven weeks and is dealing with Reggie Jackson's wrist injury.

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