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Harden Fractures Thumb: Cavaliers Guard Out Indefinitely
26 Feb
Summary
- James Harden fractured his right thumb during Tuesday's game.
- X-rays confirmed a non-displaced fracture at the fingertip bone.
- His absence leaves the Cavaliers potentially without both starting guards.
James Harden, a key player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, sustained a fractured right thumb in Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. This injury, confirmed by X-rays on Wednesday, involves a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx, the bone located at the fingertip. Harden is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment.
Harden's absence significantly impacts the Cavaliers, who are 6-1 with him in the lineup. The team is already without starting guard Donovan Mitchell due to a right groin strain. This leaves Cleveland potentially without both starting guards for their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.
The 36-year-old guard, an MVP and multiple-time All-NBA selection, was acquired by Cleveland on February 4th. Since joining the Cavaliers, he has averaged 18.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 8.0 assists. Across his 17-season NBA career, Harden has played for six different teams.
