Things haven't looked good for the Brooklyn Nets as of late. With James Harden still stuck on the sidelines and Kyrie Irving joining him on the injury report, losing the series to the Milwaukee Bucks feels like a looming reality after their 2-0 start.

Kevin Durant will have a huge burden to carry as he becomes the only remaining member of their superstar trio left standing for Game 5. But it looks like Harden might just be there to support KD sooner rather than later:

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski detailed further how the Nets are planning to gauge James Harden's readiness, with The Beard clearly intending to find any way to take the court:

“Harden is expected to test his hamstring in shoot-around today and has been determined to try and find a way to get cleared to play Game 5, sources tell ESPN. There are no guarantees on his status but Harden is trying to play with series 2-2.”

That's definitely some relieving news for Nets fans. Even if James Harden can't play for Game 5, the fact that he's even considering suiting up reveals he's obviously nearing a return regardless after initially being ruled out. The Nets try to defend their home floor in the Barclays Center on Tuesday night.