NBA Rumors: Former MVP Listed Out Indefinitely; Nets Title Bid In Limbo

The Brooklyn Nets just cannot shake the injury bug, and the latest update on James Harden is bound to disappoint NBA fans.

It appears the 31-year-old suffered a setback after he was conducting an on-court rehab session on Monday and will remain out indefinitely.

The recent evaluation included an MRI, and the results were not good. Nets head coach Steve Nash is clueless on whether the former NBA MVP can return at some point this season, something that may seriously hinder Brooklyn’s NBA title drive.

"Really, I knew. I was at the workout but we didn't know until you have the scan. So I just found that news as well," Nash said. "Yeah, back to square one. We'll rehabilitate him and get him back whenever we can, and who knows when that will be.”

Despite the bad news, Nash reiterated that they are supporting Harden and will try to get him back in the best condition possible.

Along with that comes questions on whether the nine-time All-Star can return by the NBA playoffs at the least.

On paper, the Nets look more than formidable with an array of talent. That list includes Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin.

However, injuries have muffed their run with several of those names carrying big questions on how they can stay fit.

Durant, for example, is dealing with a leg injury he sustained against the Miami Heat last Sunday.

The good news is that the setback was not too serious and that it could only be a matter of time before the two-time NBA champion may return.

But as pointed out in a previous post, any injury related to Durant is a cause for concern.

Kyrie Irving has been on and off the court, a reason why Nash and company could be concerned about the chemistry of the team.

Irving, Durant and Harden have played only seven games together or a combined 186 minutes.

With only 15 regular-season games, the Harden update could be big for the Nets who have likely kissed their chances of securing home-court advantage goodbye.

The Philadelphia 76ers are ahead by only a game, but a more pressing concern is the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Nets are three games ahead, but if they are not careful, there is a chance the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led squad may dislodge them at the second spot.