Nets' Kevin Durant to return vs. Miami Heat on Thursday

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is expected to return for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. He was not listed on the Nets' injury report on Wednesday.

Durant has been out since Jan. 15. He had been dealing with a knee injury, and he's averaging 29.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.8 rebounds this season.