James Harden Suffers Thumb Fracture
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb during Tuesday night’s game, the team announced Wednesday.
The X-rays taken on Wednesday revealed the injury, which Harden suffered against the New York Knicks.
Harden is currently questionable for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is expected to undergo treatment and further evaluation before a decision on his status is announced.
Harden was traded from the LA Clippers to the Cavaliers on February 3rd. In seven games with Cleveland, the 17-year veteran is averaging 18.9 points, eight assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game. Before the trade, he averaged 25.1 points, 8.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in 44 appearances with the Clippers this season.
Cleveland (37-22) has won eight of its last nine games and is tied for third place in the Eastern Conference.
