Nets lose Beard

Hammy sidelines Harden as KD returns

James Harden is headed to the sideline just as the Nets prepare to welcome back Kevin Durant.

The Nets announced Tuesday that Harden would miss at least the next 10 days with a hamstring injury, a day before Durant is expected to rejoin the lineup.

Harden had an MRI exam that revealed a right hamstring strain. The Nets said he will continue to rehab the injury before being re-evaluated.

He was originally hurt last Wednesday, missing the fourth quarter of a victory over Houston with right hamstring tightness. Harden sat out two games before returning Monday, only to leave after just four minutes in a victory over the Knicks.

The Nets have had their Big Three of Durant, Harden and Kyrie Irving together for only seven games, with Durant sitting out for nearly two months with a strained left hamstring.

But the Nets are listing Durant as probable for their home game against New Orleans tonight. If Durant plays, it will be his first action since Feb. 13 at Golden State, his former team.