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Nets GM confirms Kevin Durant to miss the entire season

Irrational rumors were circulating over the past week that new Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant might end up playing at some point during the 2019-20 season.

Given that he’s mere months removed from suffering a torn Achilles in the NBA Finals, this seemed to be a bit foolish.

We’ve now received some confirmation from Nets general manager Sean Marks, who indicates that the team expects him to miss the entire season.

Brooklyn signed Durant to a four-year, $164.3 million deal back in July. It makes no real sense for the team to rush the two-time NBA champion back.

Remember, Durant suffered the Achilles injury after forcing his way back from a calf injury as a member of the Golden State Warriors last season.

Returning too early from an injury of this ilk could have wide-ranging ramifications. The Nets are smart to play it safe with their new franchise cornerstone.

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