The Latest Breaking News from James Harden

NEW YORK — Nets star James Harden will miss his third straight game, against the Boston Celtics Tuesday, with left hamstring tightness. It is his fifth missed game due to injury in the team’s last seven outings and his fourth game missed because of his nagging left hamstring.

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Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said on Jan. 20 that it's "less likely than likely" that Simmons is moved prior to the deadline. A league source said Sunday that Simmons wouldn't be moved at least until June's NBA draft. And ...

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Brooklyn's GM and Philly’s team president have reportedly had almost no direct communication with each other this year.

Kevin Durant: Steve, since u decided to use ESPN to push your personal agendas, im sure your minions will run with this story for you, but if u believe this is what my career is defined by then you just a flat out hater. It's gonna be hard to box…

DENVER — With absolute language, Steve Nash tried to squash the idea of trading James Harden.

Nick Friedell: Nash said there is still no specific timeline for KD's return but they are happy with the reports they've been getting from home. "We feel really good about his recovery so far. I think he's well on his way. There's been no setbacks ...

The Nets have lost seven consecutive games.