Cavaliers' James Harden: Nets 30 points with eight assists
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Harden recorded 30 points (11-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and eight assists in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 loss to the Magic.
Harden missed only five shots, and he came through with some big buckets down the stretch to keep the game close, but ultimately, the Cavs weren't able to get the win. Evan Mobley double-doubled with 18 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-7 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 32 minutes in the six-point loss.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Double-double against Boston
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Harden finished Sunday's 109-98 loss to the Celtics with 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds and 10 assists over 38 minutes.
It was the 17th double-double of the season for Harden, and his third in 10 games as a Cavalier. Since joining his sixth NBA team in 17 seasons, the 36-year-old guard is averaging 19.1 points, 8.1 assists, 5.0 boards and 2.9 threes.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Powers through thumb injury in win
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Harden (thumb) chipped in 22 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-12 FT), nine rebounds and eight assists in 36 minutes during Sunday's 106-102 win over the Nets.
The 22 points led the Cavaliers on the afternoon, and Harden's near triple-double was even more impressive considering he's playing through a fractured right thumb that had sidelined him for the previous two games. The veteran guard has scored at least 20 points in five of his last eight appearances, averaging 19.3 points, 8.0 assists, 5.1 boards and 3.0 three-pointers over that stretch.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Good to go Sunday
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Harden (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Harden will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a fractured right thumb. With the veteran guard back in action, Dennis Schroder will likely slide to the bench. Over seven February appearances, Harden averaged 18.9 points, 8.0 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 32.0 minutes per tilt.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Questionable for Sunday
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Harden (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Harden was sidelined for Friday's overtime loss to the Pistons and could miss a third straight game while nursing a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb. While he remains intent on playing through the issue, the Cavaliers may choose to be cautious with their star guard to ensure the injury doesn't linger. Donovan Mitchell (groin) has already been ruled out, so the Cavaliers would likely continue to lean on Dennis Schroder, Sam Merrill and Craig Porter to handle increased roles in the backcourt if Harden is unable to suit up.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Not playing Friday
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Harden (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Harden was initially tagged as questionable while nursing a fractured right thumb, but the superstar guard will be sidelined for Friday's contest and will look to be available for Sunday's game against the Nets. With Harden and Donovan Mitchell (groin) both ruled out, the Cavaliers will turn to Dennis Schroder, Sam Merrill and Craig Porter to all step into larger roles in the backcourt.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Iffy for Friday
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Harden (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Harden sat out of Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks due to a fractured right thumb, but he remains intent on playing through the issue, which is signified by his questionable tag for Friday. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff. Donovan Mitchell (groin) has already been ruled out, so it would once again be up to Dennis Schroder (ankle), Sam Merrill and Craig Porter to step up in the backcourt if Harden can't go.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Won't play Wednesday
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Harden (thumb) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.
Harden has a fractured right thumb, and while he's planning on playing through the injury going forward, he'll be sidelined Wednesday night. The injury is to Harden's non-shooting hand and won't require surgery. His absence will likely leave more playing time for Dennis Schroder and Craig Porter. Harden's next chance to play will come Friday at Detroit.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Plans to play through thumb injury
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Harden plans to play through his fractured right thumb, but he remains questionable for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Harden suffered a non-displaced fracture to the right thumb on his non-shooting hand during Tuesday's win over the Knicks, but after visiting with a hand specialist Wednesday afternoon, it was determined that surgery will not be required to repair the injury. He may still skip Wednesday's game to allow some swelling in his thumb to go down, but this isn't expected to devolve into a long-term absence for Harden.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Breaks thumb, iffy for Wednesday
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Harden sustained a non-displaced right thumb fracture in Tuesday's 109-94 win over the Knicks and is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
The Cavaliers aren't yet ready to rule Harden out for the second leg of their back-to-back set, but Shams Charania of ESPN relays that the star point guard is undergoing further evaluation and treatment before a decision on his availability for Wednesday's game and beyond is made. Even if Harden plays through the injury Wednesday, the Cavaliers will be shorthanded with co-stars Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Evan Mobley (calf) sitting out against Milwaukee. Expect further clarity on Harden's status to arrive closer to the 8 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Just misses double-double Sunday
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Harden closed Sunday's 121-113 loss to Oklahoma City with 20 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes.
Three different Cavaliers tied for the team lead in scoring with 20 points, but Harden also led the squad in assists. It's the third time in six games since joining Cleveland that the veteran guard has scored at least 20 points, a stretch in which he's averaging 18.7 points, 8.7 assists, 5.0 boards, 2.7 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Dishes eight dimes vs. Charlotte
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Harden recorded 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists, three rebounds and one steal over 34 minutes during the Cavaliers' 118-113 win over the Hornets on Friday.
Harden continues to serve as the leading distributor for his new team, but he also helped close things out with seven points in the fourth quarter. He has fit seamlessly into the Cavaliers' offense since being acquired from the Clippers in early February, as he's taken a back seat to Donovan Mitchell in the scoring category. Through the first five games of his tenure with the Cavaliers, Harden is averaging 18.4 points, 8.6 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.6 threes and 1.0 steals over 31.8 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Impresses on both ends
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Harden totaled 16 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 112-84 victory over the Nets.
Harden continues to look comfortable in Cleveland, posting a third consecutive double-double. It was an efficient scoring night for Harden, who also made an impact on defense with three steals. His 28 minutes were a team-high mark as Cleveland won big versus Brooklyn. Harden is now averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists in four games with the Cavaliers.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Sparks late rally
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Harden chipped in 22 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks across 36 minutes during Monday's 119-117 victory over Denver.
Harden was a key element in a late rally that erased Denver's 11-point lead in the fourth quarter. The veteran posted another excellent number in his second game with the Cavaliers, and he managed his second-highest rebound total of the season to acquire his 13th double-double of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Scores 23 in team debut
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Harden totaled 23 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists, two rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 132-126 win over the Kings.
Playing for the first time since Jan. 30 in what was his Cavaliers debut, Harden looked comfortable during his time on the court and hit a couple of clutch buckets down the stretch to aid Cleveland in its comeback effort. The backcourt partnership between Harden and Donovan Mitchell may only improve as the two spend more time playing alongside one another, but Saturday's game offered a glimpse of the great heights they can achieve. The duo combined for 58 of Cleveland's 132 points and 12 of the team's 30 assists.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Will play Saturday
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Harden (recently traded) is available for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Harden will make his Cavaliers debut Saturday after being traded from the Clippers on Tuesday. The star guard averaged 25.4 points, 8.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 35.4 minutes per contest over 44 regular-season appearances for Los Angeles before the trade.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Listed questionable for Saturday
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Harden (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Harden was traded to Cleveland on Tuesday and will have a chance to make his Cavaliers debut Saturday. The star guard appeared in 44 regular-season games with the Clippers in 2025-26, during which he averaged 25.4 points, 8.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 35.4 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Slated for Cavs debut Saturday
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Harden (recently traded) is expected to make his Cavaliers debut against the Kings on Saturday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Harden was acquired by the Cavaliers from the Clippers on Tuesday in exchange for Darius Garland (toe) and a second-round pick. The Cavaliers and Clippers face off Wednesday in Los Angeles, but Harden won't have to go through facing his former team just one day after being dealt. Assuming he's cleared to play Saturday, Harden would join Donovan Mitchell to form a starting backcourt that has accumulated 18 All-Star selections between the superstar guards.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Shipped to Cleveland
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The Clippers traded Harden (personal) to the Cavaliers on Tuesday in exchange for Darius Garland (toe) and a second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Harden was away from the Clippers for personal reasons for the team's last two games, and Charania and Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN reported Tuesday that the 11-time All-Star formally put in a trade request. A Harden-Garland swap was the speculated move and ultimately came to fruition, which will see Harden pair up with Donovan Mitchell to create a formidable backcourt duo in Cleveland while Garland heads to Los Angeles to join Kawhi Leonard. Harden is unlikely to be available for Wednesday's contest against his former team, so Saturday against the Kings seems to be the likely date for the veteran southpaw's Cavaliers debut.
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Clippers' James Harden: Puts in trade request
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Harden (personal) and the Clippers have been working collaboratively in attempting to find a trade that will send the veteran guard out of Los Angeles ahead of Thursday's deadline, Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN report.
Harden missed a second game in a row in Monday's loss to the 76ers while tending to a personal matter, with head coach Tyronn Lue noting prior to the contest that the 36-year-old had returned to his home in Phoenix. Lue didn't elaborate further on any trade discussions pertaining to Harden, but Charania notes that the 11-time All-Star and the Clippers are both aligned in conversations to find him a new home if a "mutually beneficial" offer comes through. Harden re-signed with the Clippers over the summer on what was effectively a one-year deal, as the second season is a $42.32 million player option that's only partially guaranteed. Charania adds that the Cavaliers have emerged as a potential suitor for Harden, with the two sides discussing a swap that would send point guard Darius Garland to Los Angeles. Expect Harden to remain out for the Clippers' next game Wednesday against the Cavaliers while trade talks remain ongoing.
