Nets rule Harden out against Celtics with hamstring injury
The Brooklyn Nets have ruled James Harden out with left hamstring tightness, leaving the skidding team without its three stars against BostonFEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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LaMelo Ball gets nod over Jarrett Allen for Kevin Durant's spot: NBA All-Star Game 2022 countdown with 12 days to go The 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland is 12 days away.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Nic Claxton - Out vs. Celtics Claxton (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against Boston, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Impact The hamstring has bothered Claxton since mid-January, and he'll miss yet another contest as the Nets look to avoid a ninth consecutive loss. With LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) still sidelined, Blake Griffin will likely be in line for another start at center.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Harden - Ruled out Tuesday Harden (hamstring) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Impact Harden was present at shootaround Tuesday morning, but shortly thereafter, the team ruled him out for a third straight game as he deals with a left hamstring issue. The Nets, who have lost eight games in a row, will also be without Kyrie Irving (not eligible) and Kevin Durant (knee), leaving Patty Mills and Cam Thomas as perhaps the team's top two offensive options. Of course, rumors continue to swirl around Harden ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, and it remains to be seen whether the Nets will engage with teams -- specifically, the 76ers -- regarding a possible Harden swap.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Is James Harden playing tonight in Nets vs. Celtics on TNT? As of the Nets' latest injury report, 24 hours before the team's game against the Celtics, Harden is listed as "questionable". He has missed...
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Mitchell nets 32, rallies Jazz past Knicks for 3rd straight
Donovan Mitchell had 32 points, seven rebounds, and six assists to lead the Utah Jazz to a 113-104 victory over the New York KnicksFEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nic Claxton - Questionable against Boston Claxton (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Boston, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Claxton was unavailable Sunday against Denver after he left Friday's loss to the Jazz with a hamstring injury. If he's held out once again Tuesday, Day'Ron Sharpe and Blake Griffin should see additional playing time.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LaMarcus Aldridge - Won't play Tuesday Aldridge (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Celtics, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Aldridge will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. Fellow big man Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) is questionable, so Blake Griffin, James Johnson and Day'Ron Sharpe could all be in line for increased roles once again.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Harden - Questionable Tuesday Harden (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
Impact Harden was also listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Nuggets, but he was ultimately held off the court. If he remains out Tuesday, DeAndre' Bembry and Cam Thomas should continue to see increased run.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ball, Murray to replace Durant, Green in NBA All-Star Game
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray have been named to the NBA All-Star Game as injury replacementsFEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why a James Harden for Ben Simmons trade might save the Nets season The struggling Nets are in desperate need of an answer to their problems. As rumors swirl, could a James Harden-for-Ben Simmons swap actuall...
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Boston puts road win streak on the line against Brooklyn
Boston is looking to extend its three-game road win streak with a victory over BrooklynFEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bruce Brown - Puts up 10 points off bench Brown registered 10 points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes during Sunday's 124-104 loss to Denver.
Impact Brown played only 13 minutes off the bench but was productive during his brief time on the court, and it was the first time since making a start Jan. 13 against Oklahoma City that he scored in double figures. The 25-year-old's limited role even with James Harden (hamstring) sidelined illustrates his lack of fantasy utility.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blake Griffin says Nets level of concern 'very high' as they stumble to eighth loss in a row No team in NBA history has gone on to win the championship after suffering a losing streak of seven or more games.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Blake Griffin - Produces season-high 19 points Griffin had 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 124-104 loss to Denver.
Impact Griffin made his first start since mid-December in the absence of Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) and LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle), and he drained five triples while delivering a season high in points. The 32-year-old was reduced to a minor role in Brooklyn's rotation in early January, but he's seen more consistent playing time lately and should continue to do so while Claxton and Aldridge remain banged up.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patty Mills - Scores 14 in defeat Mills produced 14 points (5-14 FG, 4-12 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 124-104 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Mills wasn't particularly involved offensively Sunday besides his three-point attempts, as he took only two shots inside the arc for the second straight contest. The 33-year-old has made at least three three-pointers in each of the past eight games, and he's shot 47.3 percent from deep during that stretch while averaging 16.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steve Nash says the Nets aren't trading James Harden as Brooklyn's losing streak extends to eight "James wants to be here. We're building with James, and we think we have the best chance to win with James," Nash said of Harden's future.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Toyota Game Recap: Nuggets 124 - Nets 104
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets over Nets 124-104 Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 124-104 win over Brooklyn, extending the Nets’ losing...
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Steve Nash: James Harden not on trading block - The Boston Globe James Harden has missed two games with a left hamstring injury and has been the subject of trade rumors, including a possible deal to send h...
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
