Nets' James Harden out for Sunday's game with thigh contusion

Harden has been averaging a double-double since he joined the Nets

1/31/2021, 6:04 PM
Jan 29, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) reacts during a time out in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) reacts during a time out in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

The Nets are going for their fifth straight win on Sunday against the Washington Wizards, but they're going to have to do it without James Harden

Brooklyn announced that the superstar guard is dealing with a thigh contusion and will not suit up. 

Over eight games with the Nets, harden is averaging 24.3 points, 11.8 assists and 7.8 rebounds while shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point land. 

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