Kevin Durant: (Foot) Will Make Season Debut Tuesday
Durant (foot) will make his season debut Tuesday against the Pelicans, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.
Analysis:
The wait is over for the Thunder, who struggled to a 5-12 record without Durant. The superstar will debut Tuesday, joining Russell Westbrook, who made his return from a hand injury in Friday's blowout win over the Knicks. Coach Scott Brooks said Durant will be on a minutes limit of around 30 to begin, but even so, the 2013-14 Most Valuable Player is a must-start across all formats. Durant also benefits from a two-day break following Tuesday's contest - the Thunder play next in Philadelphia on Friday - so he should have ample time to recover following his first game back.