The 76ers say star guard James Harden is out through All-Star Weekend, and will miss the game, as a result of lingering left hamstring injury, as relayed by Tim Bontemps of ESPN.
Harden was traded to the 76ers from the Nets as part of a blockbuster deal involving guard/forward Ben Simmons. Neither Harden nor Simmons have yet to play for their new teams, though most just chalked that up to logistics and the players arriving in their new cities.
Harden, 32, is averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 assists and 8.0 rebounds in 44 games this season, but has been a bit limited lately by the hamstring ordeal.
For more on Harden and how he might fit with 76ers center Joel Embiid, an NBA MVP candidate, visit this link on Hoops Wire.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver will need to pick a replacement for the All-Star Game. Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is certainly among the candidates.
Looking for the latest NBA Insider News & Rumors?
Be sure to follow Hoops Wire on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for breaking NBA News and Rumors for all 30 teams!
