76ers All-Star sidelined beyond All-Star break
76ers fans are counting down the days to when they’ll finally be able to watch All-Star James Harden take the floor for their team. The latest news however is that they’ll have to wait just a little bit longer.
According to the 76ers, Harden will be out of action until after the All-Star break meaning the star guard will miss the team’s next two games against the Celtics (Feb. 15) and the Bucks (Feb. 17). He’ll also miss out on participating in the All-Star game itself in Cleveland.
Prior to being traded to Philly, Harden had four straight games for Brooklyn.
Through 44 games this season, Harden is averaging 22.0 points, 10.2 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game.
Harden and Maxey getting off the dribble threes up pic.twitter.com/DWhPqxqL7f
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) February 14, 2022
Here’s what we know about Harden’s latest setback.
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What is James Harden’s injury?
According to Harden’s former team the Nets, Harden was dealing with “left hamstring tightness,” with the issue first holding him out of the team’s visit to the Jazz on Friday, Feb. 4.
Harden last played on Wednesday, Feb. 2, scoring four points on 2 of 11 shooting in 37 minutes of action in a loss to the Kings. According to head coach Steve Nash, Harden experienced a “strength deficit” in his hamstring, which bothered him in Sacramento.
During the 2020-21 season, Harden dealt with right hamstring issues, missing 20 regular season games and essentially four postseason games after aggravating the injury in the opening seconds of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
How long will James Harden be out?
Philadelphia’s first game after All-Star weekend is Feb. 25 against the Timberwolves in Minnesota. No word on if that will be Harden’s debut game or not.Â
The 76ers have said that Harden will continue to do his treatment and on-court training in the lead-up to his debut.
James Harden is out through All-Star break (rehabilitation, left hamstring). In the interim, he will continue his treatment and on-court training. Harden will not participate in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game and an update on his playing status will be provided following the break
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) February 14, 2022
76ers next five games
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Feb. 15 | vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Feb. 17 | at Bucks | 8:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Feb. 25 | at Timberwolves | 8:00 p.m. | Â |
| Feb. 27 | at Knicks | 1:00 p.m. | ABC |
| Mar. 2 | vs. Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
