{"id":708501,"date":"2026-04-11T22:51:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T22:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708501\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T22:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T22:51:30","slug":"cleveland-cavaliers-make-james-harden-announcement-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708501\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Cavaliers Make James Harden Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 13: James 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. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> will play the Washington Wizards<\/a> (at home) in Ohio.<\/p>\n

The Cavs are coming off a 124-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> (in Georgia).<\/p>\n

James Harden<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers Make James Harden Announcement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyJames Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks backcourt during a game against the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.<\/p>\n

For Sunday\u2019s game, the Cavs have ruled out Harden.<\/p>\n

Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs wrote:<\/a> \u201cPlayers out for the #Cavs for tomorrow\u2019s season finale against Washington: Jarrett Allen, Keon Ellis, Thomas Bryant<\/a>, Evan Mobley, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell<\/a>, Sam Merrill<\/a>, Dennis Schroder<\/a> and Dean Wade.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyJames Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> at Barclays Center on March 01, 2026 in New York City.<\/p>\n

Harden was traded to the Cavs (via the LA Clippers<\/a>) earlier this season.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

The Cavs are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 51-30 record in 81 games.<\/p>\n

They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 26-14 at home).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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