Phoenix Suns superstar provides crucial update on thumb injury after match against Minnesota Timberwolves, says 'felt it after one play...I just hit somebody'

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant shared a crucial update on his thumb following their (121-113) loss to Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, January 29.

What did Kevin Durant had to say about his thumb?

After the game, Durant was interviewed where he was asked about his thumb and he was quick to dismiss any injury-related woes.

If I'm out there, I ain't worried about it, he said.

It seems like Kevin Durant picked up his injury during their win over LA Lakers on Monday. But, he soon recovered as he was given the green signal to play against the Timberwolves and was seen donning a thumb brace during the game.

After one play, I just felt it after one play. I don't know exactly what happened, but I think I just hit somebody. When I'm out there, I felt good tonight. Everything felt great tonight, Durant said.

Kevin Durant led the charge for the Phoenix Suns against their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves as he scored 33 points, two rebounds, seven assists, two steals and four blocks.

Kevin Durant's feelings on trade deadlines

With just over a week before the trade deadline, a sense of unease is there around the NBA teams and players as their future still remains uncertain. When Durant was asked whether it could be a source of distraction, he immediately dismissed the idea in his postgame interview on Wednesday.

I don't think so. We are grown men, most of these guys been in the league 8+ years, 9+ years. They understand the business, it's nothing new. It's about doing your job and controlling what you can control every single day, Durant added.

Until your name is called or it’s not called, you still gotta do your job, even if it’s here or in another jersey. That's just the part of the business, Durant further added.

The two-time NBA champion wants his team to feel comfortable before the trade deadline and they must focus on their roles without having any sort of pressure.

I want everybody on this team, I want everybody to feel comfortable with their role, their future, their contracts, and all of that stuff. I'd love that for each one of my teammates and for myself. I've been traded before too, you know, so I understand that the part of around this time is a hectic part, but you dive into the work, and everything else takes care of itself, Durant concluded.

The former NBA MVP so far this season has been averaging 27.1 points along with 6.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. He is shooting 52.3% from the field, which includes 39.8% from deep. Phoenix Suns are currently ninth in the Western Conference with a 24-22 record.