NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 03: Kevin Durant # 7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribles during the second … [+]
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While quarantine Kevin Durant Covid-19 was reported as seven days and four games, Nets coach Steve Nash said quarantine length remains to be debated.
“The length of the quarantine is still a moving target, I think there are negative tests, there are days since the communication trail and all sorts of things that go into it, so I don’t have a response yet. on how long, ”Nash said Tuesday on Zoom’s call ahead of the team’s Utah game.
“I think some of those factors are in flux or debate, so we’re waiting for an official word.”
A seven-day quarantine would mean Durant returning for Jan’s game. 12 in Denver.
The Nets officially listed Durant as out Tuesday vs. Jazz for “health and safety protocols.”
Durant was among four Nets that tested positive for the virus in May, but are still testing positive for antibodies, according to ESPN.
After recovering from an Achilles tendon fracture suffered on June 10, 2019 in the NBA finals, Durant averages 28.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Nets (3-4) .
“Of course, Kevin finds it very difficult to waste time,” said Nash. “It’s awful for him, he’s on his way back after a layoff for so long and then missing games like this is hard for him, but we just stick with it and play the long game and we know he will be back in time and we forgot about this missed window. “
The Nets are now down both Durant and guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who underwent ACL surgery Monday.
“It’s sad, but you always have to think of a big, long-term picture,” Nash said. “… Losing Spencer is a big piece, it’s hard to lose Kevin here for a week or whatever, but that’s professional sport. ”