Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant announced on Instagram Wednesday that he has undergone surgery to repair a torn Achilles.

Durant will miss the rest of the NBA Finals and could miss most or all of next season:

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Durant suffered the Achilles injury early in the second quarter of Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. He had scored 11 early points in his return from a calf injury, which had kept him out a month after he suffered that injury in Game 5 of the second-round series against the Houston Rockets.

There was plenty of drama surrounding Durant's pending return, with rumors of frustration within the Warriors cropping up. Warriors coach Steve Kerr insisted Wednesday that Durant was cleared to play by multiple parties and not rushed back into action, echoing what president Bob Myers said after Game 5.

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Durant's free agency this summer has been one of the biggest storylines of the season, and his prolonged absence could throw a major wrench into what goes down in the NBA. However, it seems his suitors have no issues offering up a max contract even despite this major injury.

Kevin Durant will be 31 years old at the start of next season and could be 32 by the time he sees the floor again. Achilles tears are tough to come back from, but Durant's skill should help him remain one of the most potent scorers in the NBA upon his return, even if he's not quite at peak levels.