PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have announced that Kevin Durant will be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks due to a strain in his left calf, posing a setback to the team’s strong early season performance.

Following their recent victory over the Dallas Mavericks, where they triumphed with a score of 114-113, the Suns confirmed Durant’s injury. This game marked their seventh consecutive win and their eighth victory in just nine games this season. Durant contributed significantly to the win, scoring 26 points.

At 36 years old, Durant has been showcasing performance that could earn him MVP consideration, currently averaging 27.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game across the first nine games of the season. His proficiency on the court has been evident, and he was also dealing with a left calf strain earlier this summer during the Paris Olympics, which did not hinder his ability to lead the national team to a gold medal.

As the team looks to maintain their momentum in the absence of Durant, they will re-evaluate his condition in two weeks to determine his readiness to return to the lineup.