It is reported that this is part of the procedures and protocols of back in the game during the coronavirus epidemic in NBA. Some people (players, coaches and staff) will be quarantined for seven days after exposure, because everyone will go back to their families or relatives. Durant was quarantined because he had close contact with infected people in COVID-19.
Interestingly, when the news comes out, everyone's focus is not Durant, but Owen, because after Durant's absence in the next four games, Owen will lead the team against Jazz, 76ers, Grizzlies and Thunder alone. This touched Owen's sensitive nerves, and his questionable ability to lead the team was also talked about by fans.
Throughout Owen's three periods, the results of leading the team were not very satisfactory. Whether in the initial knight period, Celtic period or the Nets period when Durant didn't come, Owen didn't show the temperament that a team leader should have. On the contrary, when he was absent due to injury, the team's combat effectiveness broke out with different energy. For example, last season, the Nets unexpectedly reached the playoffs when there were only personnel at that time, which was really embarrassing. At present, the record of the Nets is 3 wins and 4 losses, ranking 10 in the East. This season, the Nets are a brand-new team, led by Durant and Owen. Although the first cooperation showed strong combat effectiveness and started well, it gradually exposed many problems. The root of all this is that the running-in time of the team together is too short, and it takes time to find a tacit understanding.
Durant's absence is a major blow to the Nets. Originally, if Durant could play normally, the team could run in faster and win a better playoff seat, but now the time has to move back. It would be even more embarrassing if Owen led all four games.