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James Harden set to return for Nets clash with Warriors

James Harden set to return for Nets clash with Warriors

After watching James Harden practice, Nets coach Steve Nash declared the guard would be ready to play Saturday at Golden State.

Nic Claxton, who should be returning to the Netsā€™ rotation, too, was more colorful.

ā€œHe looks like money,ā€ the big man said of Harden after practice on Friday.

Harden will not have any limitations upon returning after a one-game absence because of hamstring tightness, Nash said, meaning the Nets will take on the Warriors with two of their three stars. Kevin Durant is out with a sprained left MCL, but Kyrie Irving, who is not able to play at home, will be able to suit up for the five-game road trip.

Harden had reported left hamstring tightness after the Nets lost to the Lakers on Tuesday in Brooklyn, then watched as his team lost at home to the Nuggets on Wednesday. Claxton was also out against Denver, sitting on the second end of the back-to-back after missing seven consecutive games with a left hamstring…

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