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James Harden Injured, Updates on Timeline to Return to Cavs from Thumb Fracture

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks after suffering a non-displaced fracture to his right thumb, the team announced.

SportsBy Wire ServicesFebruary 25, 20265 min read

Last updated: March 29, 2026, 9:16 AM

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James Harden Injured, Updates on Timeline to Return to Cavs from Thumb Fracture

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Injuries didn't affect him too much during his tenure with Los Angeles, appearing in at least 72 games during each of his first two years on the team.

Since joining the Cavs, Harden is averaging 18.9 points and 8.0 assist per game for a Cleveland team that's currently fourth in the Eastern Conference standings.

If Harden is forced to sit on Wednesday, Donovan Mitchell and Dennis Schröder will handle larger roles initiating Cleveland's offense until Harden is able to return.

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