NEW YORK – James Harden will debut Saturday night with the Brooklyn Nets against the Orlando Magic.
Harden, who was traded to Brooklyn as part of a four-team deal earlier this week, will start for the Nets, coach Steve Nash said. It will be Harden’s first track action with the team.
On Friday, James was not fit to practice with the Nets because not all players involved in the trade had passed the physical exams.
“I think everyone is excited,” Nash said before the game. “We welcome one of the best players in the game to our team, so the mood is fantastic. This is a moving goal that we should try to incorporate as we go here and learn on the fly. , we adapt and try to make fun of each other. “
Harden will have no minute restriction. Nash said the team will use a “see how we go” approach to Harden’s playing time.
“[He is] more or less a complete test, “Nash said.” But we don’t want to drain our new Christmas presents so soon. “
This season, Harden makes 24.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game.