Kevin Durant Could Return from Knee Injury Thursday or Sunday, Nets' Steve Nash Says

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is close to returning from his injured knee, and now there is more clarity as to when he could be back on the court.

Nets head coach Steve Nash told reporters Monday that the team is hopeful that KD will be able to play this week. Nash said it was possible that he would return on Thursday or Sunday against the Miami Heat or Boston Celtics.

Nash gave an update on Joe Harris and Ben Simmons. He said Harris is still working his way back from ankle surgery, but there is no real update.

Nash said that Ben was not going to play this week because he was still working through a number of things.

The Nets play the Raptors on Monday. Brooklyn beat the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Irving scored a season-high 38 points in the victory.

The Nets have lost 11 games in a row and have gone just 5-14. Brooklyn has struggled on defense, but the lineups have also been a problem.

Irving is not allowed to play in road games because of his refusal to comply with New York City's vaccine mandates.

The Nets will be looking to make a run at home-court advantage in the playoffs when they get Durant back.