James Harden questionable for the Cavaliers against the Bucks after injuring his right thumb

By Canadian Press on February 25, 2026.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — James Harden is questionable for Cleveland’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night because of a right thumb injury.

The Cavaliers guard was injured during Tuesday night’s 109-94 win over the New York Knicks. Harden was examined by the Cavaliers medical staff after the game and X-rays on Wednesday showed a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx.

Harden will undergo treatment and evaluation. The 17-year veteran was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to Cleveland on Feb. 4, and is averaging 18.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and eight assists in his seven games with the Cavaliers.

Cleveland (37-22) has won eight of its last nine games and is tied for third place in the Eastern Conference.

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