James Harden Articles - Page 57

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving admitted that he’s already discussed firm roles with the most recent Nets superstar addition – James Harden. Looks like that decision paid off big time, as evidenced by the Nets’ dismantling of the Golden State Warriors, 134-117, at Chase Center on Saturday. The Beard beautifully orchestrated the Nets’ offense, dishing […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr did not sugar coat things when he addressed what went wrong in his team’s disappointing 117-134 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center. Post-match, the multi-titled tactician acknowledged that it was their inability to contain Nets superstar James Harden that led to their downfall, per Marcus Thompson […]

James Harden has always been a willing passer, which has actually been his strongest suit since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets early this season. Against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, The Beard made franchise history by being only the second Nets player since Deron Williams to record multiple 15 assists or more in […]

Following James Harden’s trade to the Brooklyn Nets, an increasing amount of chatter began around the NBA on the ill-effects the transaction would have on the health of the league itself. Claiming that not only was the presence of another “super team” bad for the parity around the association, but Harden’s actions in forcing the […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden sported a Juventus jersey as he showed support to his fellow Adidas athlete in Juventus midfielder Paulo Dybala who is having a rough campaign in the 2020-21 season thus far. Dybala appreciated the gesture as he posted a video of Harden on Twitter: ✌@JHarden13 thanks for the support!! ⚪ ⚫ […]

There were ample questions about how the Brooklyn Nets’ newly formed “Big 3” would share the ball after the Nets acquired James Harden from the Houston Rockets. Kevin Durant had experience playing alongside other superstars as a member of the Golden State Warriors dynasty and was as comfortable scoring off the ball as he was […]

According to Sam Amick in The Athletic, when the Denver Nuggets decided to sit out the James Harden lottery a certain expectation was set—the team, especially the trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter, Jr. must take a step forward building on the momentum of their 2020 Western Conference Finals appearance. Per Amick: […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden laments the way things went down in Houston. Harden sat down with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols to discuss the events leading to his trade from the Rockets to the Nets, as well as his outlook on Brooklyn’s future. “The Beard” apologized for how the situation devolved but said he felt he […]

Against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry tied James Harden’s record of at least four 3-pointers in 13 consecutive games — the longest streak in NBA history. Per ESPN, Harden achieved the milestone in the 2018-19 season during his time as a member of the Houston Rockets. Stephen Curry has […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered their third consecutive loss on Tuesday after bowing to the Detroit Pistons. Superstar guard Kyrie Irving admitted he isn’t too happy with their recent struggles, especially since they’re losing to teams that they’re supposed to beat. Per Brian Lews of the New York Post, Irving pointed out their lack of aggressiveness […]

It has not been long since James Harden started donning a Brooklyn Nets jersey and he’s already forging his name into the record books. Against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, The Beard matched an assists record by franchise icon Jason Kidd. Per ESPN, Harden has now recorded six straight games with at least 10 assists. […]

The Brooklyn Nets got Kyrie Irving back for Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, but after an early deficit cameras caught James Harden getting into a heated exchange during a timeout with some of his teammates. James Harden and DeAndre Jordan working out the kinks together as the Nets trail the Pistons early.pic.twitter.com/CqZMPXQm5m — ClutchPoints […]

The Brooklyn Nets continue to fill up the empty slots on their roster in an attempt to shore up their depth around Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. Big man Noah Vonleh is expected to join the club next, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Vonleh follows big man Norvel Pelle and […]

The saga in Brooklyn regarding Nets star Kevin Durant just keeps going and going. Now his Nets teammate James Harden chimed in with his thoughts regarding the situation during Friday night’s game. Harden on his pregame thoughts about Durant: "They just said contract tracing and I’m thinking to myself, 'Well, if it’s contact tracing, then […]

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall is attempting to seize the mantle of “franchise player” following the departure of James Harden. The Rockets have won seven of their last eight following Thursday night’s victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and Wall is looking to fill the leadership void as Houston battles back into playoff position: “I […]

James Harden has long been dominating the league with his eye-popping individual numbers which have already led him to an NBA MVP win in 2018 and a bevy of All-Star appearances. After several failed postseason runs with the Houston Rockets, Harden eventually decided to jump ship by forcing a trade to the Brooklyn Nets. The […]

On Tuesday, a report came out stating the NBA and NBPA are progressing toward a deal to hold the 2021 NBA All-Star Game on March 7. That same night, everyone witnessed a mini All-Star Game when Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets hosted Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the Los Angeles […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a statement win over another contending team in the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. James Harden was a catalyst in his team’s production on offense as he ended the encounter with a stellar triple-double performance. The 2018 NBA MVP then took to Twitter and shared his excitement after their latest […]

Back in their days with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant already knew of James Harden’s abilities. Since then, Harden has grown into one of the most potent scorers in NBA history. But for Durant, Harden’s defensive skills have always been there too. After the Brooklyn Nets’ 124-120 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on […]

Since donning the Brooklyn Nets jersey, James Harden hasn’t gone off for 40, 50, or 60 point outbursts like his days in Houston. Harden knows that with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving by his side, going on a scoring tear isn’t necessary anymore. At this point in his career, Harden simply wants to win. Per […]

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden showcased his basketball IQ by fooling the entire Los Angeles Clippers squad with a game-winning touchdown pass to Jeff Green. With less than six seconds remaining and with just a one-point lead, the Nets had a tedious task of inbounding the ball. The Clippers did the right thing of pressuring […]

In spite of some doubt as to whether or not he would be able to fit in with the Brooklyn Nets, James Harden has had a tremendous start to his career with his new team. Brooklyn head coach Steve Nash had nothing but praise for his new superstar, with the first-year shot-caller expressing just how […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were unable to defeat the Miami Heat in the 2012 NBA Finals, and Kendrick Perkins believes part of the reason why is due to James Harden’s off-court activities. While speaking about the 2012 NBA Finals, Perkins revealed that Harden’s strip club habits played a role in the Thunder losing the series. Perkins, […]

For the past couple of seasons, Bradley Beal has been mentioned in trade rumors due to the Washington Wizards not being a playoff contender. Beal has seemingly single-handedly kept D.C. afloat, cementing himself as a true star in this league. To no one’s surprise, if a team wants to land Beal in a trade they […]

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to have James Harden back for their nationally televised showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. The superstar scorer missed Brooklyn’s wild last-second loss to the Washington Wizards on Sunday due to a thigh contusion. However, Harden was not listed on the team’s latest injury report, according to Marc […]

The Los Angeles Clippers took care of the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon, extending their winning streak to three games. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George led the way in their second game back from the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Just hours later, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, and the new-look Brooklyn Nets, […]

Superstar forward Kevin Durant fully understands that the Brooklyn Nets must become a more cohesive defensive unit for a chance to contend for a title this season. That glaring issue was evident on Sunday as the Nets’ putrid defense allowed the Washington Wizards to seal a last-second, come-from-behind victory at their expense. Speaking in the […]

The Brooklyn Nets announced superstar James Harden will miss Sunday night’s game against the Washington Wizards due to a thigh contusion. It’s unclear if this injury will keep Harden out longer than just this game against Russell Westbrook and Co., but there are no signs that it’s anything serious after the Nets star was ruled […]

The Brooklyn Nets are set to take on the Washington Wizards on Sunday and they may be without one of their All-Stars. According to ESPN’s Marc Spears, James Harden is questionable to play his former teammate in Russell Westbrook on Sunday. Nets Status Report for tomorrow night's game at Washington: James Harden (left thigh contusion) […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ Big 3 has always been a long-term play, especially with the need for the trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving to develop chemistry and learn how to play with each other. Fortunately, it looks like they are trending in the right direction. After the Nets’ blowout 147-125 victory over […]

The Houston Rockets shipped off superstar James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets a couple of weeks ago, but it turns out the trade might’ve benefited the team, especially on the defensive end. James Harden lifting off for the Nets has done wonders for the Rockets. 😳 pic.twitter.com/Mu84RDz17M — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 30, 2021 The Rockets […]

The Houston Rockets picked up their fourth win in a row after beating the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, 104-101. After the win, Rockets star point guard John Wall noted how the James Harden fiasco strained the team’s progress early on. But now that it’s over, they are exactly where they want to be. The […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is extremely happy for his teammate James Harden, who was back to his old self against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. The Beard aggressively looked for his shot all game and led Brooklyn to a 132-128 road win in overtime at State Farm Arena. Post-match, Uncle Drew had some high […]

It’s quite evident that James Harden hasn’t looked like the same player since joining the Brooklyn Nets. But judging by his first-half scoring outburst against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, it looks like he is slowly returning to the fearless gunner fans are used to seeing. The Beard put up 18 points in the first […]

The Houston Rockets are suddenly seeing a resurgence after the blockbuster trade that sent former star James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Rockets point guard John Wall eventually threw a bit of shade at the 2018 NBA MVP with his explanation as to why the team is improving on the floor lately. John Wall on […]

Kevin Durant isn’t exactly a stranger to James Harden, having played together with the Oklahoma City Thunder. So it didn’t take long for Durant to think of a perfect analogy to Harden’s still iffy situation with the Brooklyn Nets. In a story by ESPN’s Malika Andrews, KD was asked about The Beard’s early struggles with […]

James Harden has made a concerted effort to share the ball with his Brooklyn Nets teammates, perhaps too much so. Nets guard Bruce Brown suggested Harden has been “too passive” since coming to Brooklyn, per Alex Schiffer of The Athletic. Brown also said he has encouraged Harden to seek his own shot more frequently. Bruce […]

Over the last couple of games, James Harden hasn’t been looking like his old self. Instead of unleashing a series of dribbling moves for his deadly step-back jumper or an unstoppable drive to the hoop, Harden has been looking to let Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant carry the scoring chores. This strategy worked on Monday […]

When news broke that James Harden was about to join forces with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in the Brooklyn Nets, many were skeptical as to how the new Big 3 would work. After all, all three players need the ball in their hands to be successful, most especially Harden who was used to being […]