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[Saba Sports News] Kevin Durant has been recovering from an injury ahead of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, but the two-time NBA Finals MVP seems to be making good progress.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Durant is expected to return to practice with Team USA on Friday and could potentially play in Saturday’s exhibition against South Sudan.
The 35-year-old has been sidelined for nearly two weeks due to a calf strain, with his absence from training camp described as a precaution. This caution is understandable given Durant’s history of a torn right Achilles tendon in 2019, which caused him to miss an entire season.
Durant has previously won gold medals with Team USA in 2020, 2016, and 2012, tying with Carmelo Anthony for the most Olympic gold medals in basketball. He is also the all-time leading scorer for Team USA Basketball at the Olympics with 435 career points.
Team USA’s first Olympic game is on July 28 against Serbia, and Durant is on track to be cleared for that game barring any setbacks.