James Harden

James Harden will decline his player option for the 2026-27 season and will instead look to work out a multi-year deal with the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact

Harden joined the Cavs via trade from the Clippers and helped the team get to the Eastern Conference finals where they were swept by the eventual NBA champions. Harden may not be the player he once was, but he has morphed his role into being a good distributor of the ball and can take command in the regular season. It’s the playoffs where he is largely suspect.

James Harden has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Fantasy Impact

Harden along with many other key rotational players for Cleveland will be sidelined to close the regular season. Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor should see plenty of run.

James Harden is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact

Harden will return from a one-game absence. Dennis Schröder should see less run.

James Harden has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact

Harden will be away due to personal reasons. Dennis Schröder should see more run in his place.

James Harden finished Sunday's game with 28 points (8-17 FG, 5-11 3PT, 7-8 FT) and added four rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and a block as Cleveland knocked off Indiana, 127-118.

Fantasy Impact

Harden snapped a string of five straight games failing to score at least 20 points, but he has now scored in double figures in 101 consecutive games dating back to last season. His 28 points on Sunday were his most since scoring 36 in a win over the Bulls on March 19. Harden's production has dipped a bit since joining the Cavaliers, but he is still averaging 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.9 assists in 24 games with Cleveland.