James Harden

James Harden (thigh) will not play Monday against the Jazz.

Fantasy Impact

It was reported that Harden was unlikely to play, this news update doesn’t come as a surprise. Eric Gordon will draw the start in Harden’s place. His next chance to return will be Wednesday’s tilt against the Trail Blazers.

James Harden (thigh) is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against Utah. He is unlikely to play, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.

Fantasy Impact

Harden was upgraded from doubtful to questionable on Monday, but is not expected to play. A thigh bruise kept the former MVP from playing in Sunday’s loss to Nuggets. The Rockets are expected to be without Russell Westbrook, Clint Capela and Harden. Look for Eric Gordon, Danuel House and Tyson Chandler to see expanded roles in Monday’s contest.

James Harden (thigh) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact

As expected, Harden will sit Sunday’s game against the Nuggets. He is also doubtful for Monday’s contest against the Timberwolves. Eric Gordon will replace Harden in the starting five and should see an expanded role in Sunday’s game.

Janes Harden (thigh) who is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Nuggets, is not expected to play.

Fantasy Impact

Harden didn’t travel on the team bus and is expected to miss Sunday’s game. He originally hurt his thigh in Friday’s win over the Timberwolves. Fantasy owners should monitor his status closer to tip-off, but should plan to be without the former MVP. Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon should see a bump in usage if Harden is indeed ruled out.

James Harden finished with 27 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 13-15 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 31 minutes in the Rockets’ 121-105 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Harden's rough offensive slump continued Wednesday as he finished with 27 points thanks in large part to 13 free throws. Across his last four games, the league's leading scorer has turned in 25.8 points per game on 35.1 percent shooting from the floor and 15.8 percent shooting from downtown. Harden's healthy assist and rebound totals have kept his value in elite territory, though the recent streak is certainly concerning. He'll have a chance to get right on Friday, when the Rockets face the Wolves.