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Harden (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Dallas.
Harden will miss his first game of the season due to a calf issue he picked up sometime after Friday's loss to Miami. Fellow guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) will also be inactive Saturday, leaving Tyrese Proctor, Craig Porter and Meleek Thomas as Cleveland's top backcourt options.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Questionable Saturday
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Harden (left lower leg/calf tightness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Harden could be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set. If the veteran guard is ruled out, Tyrese Proctor and Craig Porter would likely see increased playing time. Donovan Mitchell (knee), Peyton Watson (hamstring) and Jarrett Allen (knee) are all also in jeopardy of joining Evan Mobley (toe) and Sam Merrill (elbow) on the inactive list, so the Cavaliers could be shorthanded Saturday.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Posts 20 points in loss
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Harden finished with 20 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block across 35 minutes in Friday's 133-121 loss to the Heat.
Harden struggled with his perimeter shot, connecting on just two of eight attempts from beyond the arc, but made up for it with a perfect showing at the free-throw line. The veteran guard also contributed across the board, leading Cleveland in assists while recording three steals. Despite the loss and inefficient shooting, Harden delivered a well-rounded fantasy performance, continuing to provide value through his playmaking and defensive contributions.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Nets season-high 32 points in win
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Harden produced 32 points (9-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 9-11 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 115-107 win over the Knicks.
Harden had combined for 18 points on 5-for-18 shooting in his previous two outings, but he busted out of his slump in a big way Wednesday, notching new season highs in scoring and three-pointers made. It's been a bumpy start to the season for Harden, but maybe this is a sign that he's ready to start rolling.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Five assists in quiet outing
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Harden recorded 11 points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Hornets.
Harden's shot wasn't falling, and he turned the ball over four times in a limited 25-minute workload. His playmaking keeps him fantasy-relevant on off nights, but his efficiency has been inconsistent. He's shooting only 36.4 percent from the field this season.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Struggles in loss
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Harden contributed seven points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds and two blocks across 34 minutes during Saturday's 109-97 loss to the Knicks.
Harden couldn't get his shot to fall in this one, recording fewer than eight points in a regular-season game for the first time since Feb. 4, 2025. However, the veteran guard still tied for the team lead in assists and matched his season-high mark in blocks. Over his last five games, Harden has averaged 14.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 0.8 blocks in 31.6 minutes per showing.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Nearly triple-doubles
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Harden supplied 19 points (5-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Thunder.
Harden struggled with his shot but compensated with strong production on the glass and as a facilitator, finishing one rebound shy of a double-double. The veteran guard also matched his season high with two blocks and knocked down three triples. Despite shooting just 31.3 percent from the field, Harden's ability to contribute across multiple categories helped salvage a productive fantasy outing.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Hits three triples in loss
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Harden closed with 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 117-112 loss to the Thunder.
Harden connected on three shots from beyond the arc but attempted only 10 field goals as Cleveland spread its offensive opportunities across the starting lineup. He remained involved as a facilitator, though his modest scoring and unusual struggles at the free-throw line kept him from producing a more impactful fantasy performance.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Drops 24 points in loss
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Harden recorded 24 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 36 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 loss to the Hawks.
Harden scored 20 points through the first three quarters of this one, though he provided a muted impact in the fourth. The veteran guard still delivered an efficient shooting performance and finished as the Cavaliers' leading scorer, reaching the 20-point mark for the first time this season. He's averaging 17.4 points, 6.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds per tilt through five regular-season games.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Narrowly misses double-double
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Harden tallied 19 points (7-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 39 minutes in Monday's 127-125 overtime win over the Timberwolves.
Harden delivered his strongest performance of the young season, finishing one assist shy of a double-double while posting season-high marks in points and dimes. His nine three-point attempts also highlighted his offensive involvement despite modest shooting efficiency, and although he seems to have lost a bit of a step offensively, Harden should remain valuable in Cleveland's offensive scheme. He's averaging 15.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game to open the season.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Commits six turnovers
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Harden contributed 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and a steal across 33 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.
Harden had a decent stat line in a game where Donovan Mitchell was the only Cavaliers player to cross the 20-point threshold. Harden led the team in assists and finished third in scoring, so he certainly made his presence felt. However, that stat line is a step in the wrong direction compared to the 2025-26 season, where Harden averaged 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists over 34.8 minutes per contest in 70 games combined for the Cavaliers and Clippers. This was a slow start for Harden, but he should recover his go-to playmaking and scoring role sooner rather than later.
Cavaliers' James Harden: Struggles with shooting in preseason loss
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Harden recorded 13 points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to the Magic.
Harden endured a difficult shooting performance, converting just three of his 12 field-goal attempts while making only one shot from beyond the arc. The veteran guard compensated somewhat by going perfect from the charity stripe, but his two assists and three turnovers were also disappointing. Harden's limited playmaking production was particularly notable with Donovan Mitchell leading Cleveland with eight assists. Despite the underwhelming outing, Harden remains positioned to play a prominent offensive role during the regular season.
Cavaliers' James Harden: Plays well in preseason debut
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Harden finished with 24 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Sunday's 119-105 preseason victory over Orlando.
Harden wasn't available for Thursday's 124-113 preseason loss to Boston due to an ankle injury, but he was cleared to suit up Sunday. He played exceptionally well, already appearing in mid-season form in his first exhibition of the 2026-27 campaign. The 2018 Most Valuable Player, who signed a three-year deal with Cleveland in August, averaged 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists over 34.8 minutes per contest in 70 games combined for the Cavaliers and Clippers in 2025-26. While Harden is entering his age-37 season, he is still an All-Star-caliber player despite his most productive days likely being a thing of the past.
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Cavaliers' James Harden: Will play Sunday
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Harden (ankle) will play and start Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Harden missed Cleveland's preseason opener due to right ankle soreness, but he will play Sunday. He will likely see fairly limited action in his return, given that it is the preseason.
Cavaliers' James Harden: Won't play in preseason opener
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Harden (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Celtics, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Harden is dealing with right ankle soreness and will be held out of Cleveland's preseason opener. With the veteran guard sidelined, Jaylon Tyson will join Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the starting five.
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