The Phoenix Suns are 11-2 with Kevin Durant in the lineup this season and 1-9 without him. He sprained his left ankle last Tuesday, and the next day the Suns announced he would be out for at least a week.

The Phoenix Suns have "optimism" that Kevin Durant can return by Sunday from the ankle sprain that has sidelined him for four games, according to ESPN's

Suns star Kevin Durant received some encouraging news regarding his recovery for his ankle injury he suffered against the Spurs.

Grayson Allen started for Durant in the second half. Leading 52-39 at the break, Phoenix saw its double-digit advantage dwindle to two points, 59-57, in the third quarter before responding with an 8-0 spurt to go back up double figures.

Kevin Durant's injury leaves the Phoenix Suns struggling. How long will he be out, and can Booker and Beal keep the team competitive?

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is out for at least the next week after spraining his left ankle in Tuesday night’s win over the San Antonio Spurs.

"Phoenix Suns All-NBA forward Kevin Durant will be re-evaluated in one week due to a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. Durant suffered the injury while landing on a Spurs player’s foot during Phoenix’s win on Tuesday night," wrote Charania on Twitter.

The Suns ended their three-game road trip winless, falling 115-110 Sunday to the Orlando Magic before a crowd of 18,311 at Kia Center. They are now 1-9 without Durant, who is in Phoenix working his way back from a left ankle sprain suffered in their last win last week against San Antonio.

After Kevin Durant's latest injury update, the Phoenix Suns are looking forward to getting him back as soon as possible in order to turn around a challenging NBA season and make the playoffs. The Phoenix Suns have lost the last three games in a row without Kevin Durant.