James Harden

James Harden scored 16 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3PT, 1-2 FT) with five rebounds, nine assists and three steals in Thursday's 112-84 blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Fantasy Impact

Harden looked fantastic on Thursday, shooting 75% from the floor while adding nine assists in just 28 minutes. He has been held under 30 minutes in back-to-back games, but there’s little reason for concern as Thursday’s contest got out of hand early, with the Cleveland Cavaliers leading by as many as 43 points in the third quarter. Cleveland is now 3-0 with Harden and will look to extend that streak on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets.

James Harden flirted with a triple-double for the Cavaliers Monday night, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out seven assists, and scoring 22 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3PT, 6-6 FT) while also blocking three shots in a 119-117 win over the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact

Harden continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing two or more rebounds, dishing out seven or more assists, and scoring 16 or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran guard remains an explosive lineup option in all formats while acclimating to his new environment in the Cleveland lineup after the trade deadline, averaging 25.3 points, 1.3 steals, 4.9 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game while carrying a usage rate of 29.8% so far this season.

James Harden flirted with a double-double for the Cavaliers Saturday night, dishing out eight assists and scoring 23 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3PT, 4-4 FT) while also recording one steal and grabbing two rebounds in a 132-126 win over the Kings.

Fantasy Impact

Harden an impactful stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out eight or more assists and scoring 16 or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran guard will continue to offer fantasy managers dynamic production while adjusting to his role as part of an explosive Cleveland backcourt tandem with Donovan Mitchell for the remainder of the season, averaging 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game while posting a usage rate of 29.9% so far this season.

James Harden is available and in the starting lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Sacramento Kings Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Harden will make his debut after being acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers prior to the trade deadline for the Cavaliers, forming a dynamic backcourt tandem with Donovan Mitchell for head coach Kenny Atkinson beginning Saturday night.

James Harden is expected to make his Cavaliers debut on Saturday against the Kings.

Fantasy Impact

Harden was sent to Cleveland in exchange for Darius Garland earlier this week. The Cavs will look to continue to make a push to end the regular season with Harden and Donovan Mitchell.