Is James Harden playing tonight vs Raptors? James Harden injury update

Brooklyn Nets have Kevin Durant back on court, only to lose James Harden for weeks due to his own hamstring injury. While he was acquired by team to play with a big three while aiming for a title, Harden, Durant and Kyrie Irving have hardly played toger this season. That being said, re is no proper timeline for Harden's return yet. 

James Harden injury update: Is James Harden playing tonight vs Raptors? 

Harden will not be playing against Toronto Raptors on Tuesday (Wednesday IST). game is scheduled at 7:30 PM EST (5:00 AM IST) at  Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Nets will also play without  Alize Johnson, Nicolas Claxton and Bruce Brown. 

James Harden return: When is James Harden coming back?

As per recent announcement by Nets, James Harden is out "indefinitely". This news comes after he apparently suffered from a setback during an on court rehab session. “We’ll rehabilitate him and get him back whenever we can. Who knows when that will be,” he coach Steve Nash said. He ded that team will support Harden and performance team to get him back in "best condition". 

While re is no guarantee, y all want Harden to be back soon. 

Per Steve Nash, Harden did not make a specific movement that caused him discomfort. Following setback on court, re was anor MRI. "He just felt it," Nash said, revealing that Harden did not fall, stumble or did anything out of ordinary. "n scan revealed he did suffer a setback. So not much more to it or than just disappointment and that we have to rebuild and get him going again". 

Harden has missed multiple games now, and last played vs New York Knicks on April 5. He was on court for four minutes before leaving with a sprain. As per Nets GM Sean Marks, Harden has been "progressing well", and has met all markers. 

"He'll be back when he's back," Nash said about Harden. "That may not be until playoffs. It may be sooner. I don't know". With every passing game, NBA season is moving closer to playoffs. 

Before his injury, Harden was averaging 25.2 points, 8 rebounds and 10.9 assists. "We just all want reps toger. But if we're not able to get that n we'll have to figure it out," Irving about players and ir injuries, ding that y are figuring out process and coming toger with every passing game. "Just stay in communication". 

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