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Kevin Durant's Official Injury Status For Lakers-Suns Game

Kevin Durant is listed as probable for Tuesday's game.

Ben Stinar

Jan 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Jan 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Kevin Durant is available.

On Tuesday evening, the Phoenix Suns will host the Los Angeles Lakers in Arizona.

They have played the last seven games without their best player (Kevin Durant).

However, Durant is officially listed as probable for Tuesday's game.

Via The Phoenix Suns on Monday: "OFFICIAL: Kevin Durant & Bradley Beal are probable for tomorrow’s game."

Before getting hurt, the 2014 MVP had averages of 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 55.3% from the field and 42.9% from the three-point range in nine games.

Via Kay Adams on Monday: "a smiley Kevin Durant just confirmed:

He’s back tomorrow baby!!!!!! 🏀

Suns. Lakers."

Getting Durant back in the lineup is huge for the Suns because they have struggled without him.

Via ESPN's Shams Charania: "Phoenix is 8-1 with Durant in the lineup this season; 1-6 without. The two-time NBA Finals MVP is back Tuesday."

The Suns will enter play after having five days off.

They most recently lost to the New York Knicks by a score of 138-122 (at home).

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Mar 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Suns are currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 9-7 record in 16 games.

That said, are just 2.5 games back of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors for the second seed.

Following Los Angeles, the Suns will continue action when they host Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

At home, they are 5-3 in eight games.

As for the Lakers, they are the fourth seed in the west with a 10-6 record.

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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.