Help could soon be on the way for the fading Oklahoma City Thunder.
Reigning MVP Kevin Durant, who has been sidelined since preseason surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his right foot, took park in the team's practice Monday. After only taking part in non-contact portions of Saturday's practice, head coach Scott Brooks told reporters Durant did some contact drills Monday.
Durant is expected to be re-evaluated some time this week.
The Thunder are off to a Western Conference-worst 3-12 start, as they have dealt with injuries to Durant, Russell Westbrook, Reggie Jackson, Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb, and rookie big man Andre Roberson.
Westbrook, who suffered a broken right hand in the second game of the season, could return as early as Friday night against the New York Knicks.