Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant is will not play against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday (AEDT) due to right rib soreness.
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The Warriors said Durant suffered the injury in the second quarter of Thursday's 117-106 victory against the Lakers. The injury is not considered serious, as Durant played through the soreness and finished wiith 26 points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals in 35 minutes.
Kevin Durant is out for the Kings game with sore ribs
— Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) March 16, 2018
Kevin Durant is out tonight with sore ribs
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 16, 2018
Durant participated in Friday's practice without restrictions.
Draymond Green has been cleared to return, while Stephen Curry (right ankle) and Klay Thompson (right thumb) are out for at least the next three games.
