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On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Washington Wizards (at home) in Ohio.
The Cavs are coming off a 124-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks (in Georgia).
James Harden finished the loss with 20 points and five assists while shooting 6/13 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 25 minutes of playing time.
Cleveland Cavaliers Make James Harden Announcement
GettyJames Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks backcourt during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
For Sunday’s game, the Cavs have ruled out Harden.
Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs wrote: “Players out for the #Cavs for tomorrow’s season finale against Washington: Jarrett Allen, Keon Ellis, Thomas Bryant, Evan Mobley, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Dennis Schroder and Dean Wade.”
GettyJames Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 01, 2026 in New York City.
Harden was traded to the Cavs (via the LA Clippers) earlier this season.
The future Hall of Famer is averaging 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range in his first 26 games with the Cavs.
Cavs Right Now
GettyJames Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Associate Head Coach Johnnie Bryant during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 01, 2026 in New York City.
The Cavs are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 51-30 record in 81 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 26-14 at home).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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