Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant out through All-Star break

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant will remain out through the NBA All-Star break as he recovers from a left hamstring strain, the team announced Friday.

Durant has missed the last six games with the injury. Coach Steve Nash said earlier this week they expected Durant back ahead of the All-Star break but the Nets determined the star forward would require additional recovery time following a follow-up MRI.

"The latest images provided a clearer picture of the hamstring and while we are confident that Durant will return at full strength, this extra recovery time will allow him to perform at the level at which he has been playing this season once he returns," the Nets said in a statement.

Durant will be re-assessed following the All-Star break, which runs from March 5-10.