Durant remains out through All-Star break with hamstring injury

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts as he sits during a time out against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center on February 05, 2021 in New York City. Durant, initially called for a foul, a coach's challenge the on the call was was successful and it was overturned. Durant was not charged with a foul. Durant left the court after contact tracing determined he had contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.
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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant will remain sidelined through the All-Star break following the results of an MRI on his left hamstring, the team announced Friday.

Durant, who has missed Brooklyn's last six games, will require "additional recovery," according to the team statement. No timeframe for his return was announced.

The two-time NBA champion has also missed two stretches this season due to the league's health and safety protocols, including a spell in early February after he was pulled during a defeat against the Toronto Raptors.

Durant was named an All-Star Game starter and chosen as team captain for next weekend's festivities in Atlanta, his 11th selection for the midseason exhibition.

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis was selected to replace Durant on the Eastern Conference's All-Star team, while Boston Celtics wing Jayson Tatum will take Durant's place in the starting lineup.

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