Nets’ James Harden ruled out vs. Warriors with hand strain

Sportsnet Staff January 29, 2022, 8:12 PM

The Brooklyn Nets have ruled out James Harden for Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to a right hand strain.

Update to the Status Report for tonight’s game at Golden State:

Harden (right hand strain) – OUT

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 30, 2022

According to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews, Nets head coach Steve Nash said Harden had been feeling discomfort in his hand for quite some time, but thought it was fine. Following a Saturday morning morning flare up, tests revealed a strain.

Steve Nash said James Harden had been feeling some discomfort in his hand for a while but thought it was fine. The hand flared up this morning and scans revealed he suffered a hand strain.

He’s a game-time decision.

— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) January 30, 2022

Harden missed Wednesday’s contest against the Denver Nuggets due to a hamstring injury.

The nine-time All-Star is currently averaging 23 points, 10.1 assists and 8.1 rebounds in the 42 games he’s played this season.