Kevin Durant suffered a left ankle sprain during the NBA Cup game against the San Antonio Spurs, forcing him to exit just before halftime. He landed awkwardly after stepping on Julian Champagnie's foot while attempting a shot.

Despite the injury, Durant managed to score 13 points before leaving the game. The Phoenix Suns announced he would not return, marking a setback for the 14-time NBA All-Star, who had recently returned from a calf injury.