Kevin Durant to have another surgery, will miss rest of season

NBA MVP Kevin Durant will miss the rest of the season and have bone graft surgery next week to treat a fractured bone in his right foot. The Oklahoma City Thunder had said last week he likely would be shut down for the season. The team was trying to figure out why his pain remained long after he was supposed to be able to play. General manager Sam Presti said Friday the team expects Durant to return to basketball activities within the four to six months. He said the procedure was the “most proactive and recommended approach.” The Thunder are in position to make the playoffs without Durant, but they clearly will miss one of the game’s most dynamic players. Durant last played Feb. 19 before the discomfort became too much to bear. He has played in just 27 games, averaging 25.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists. – AP