James Harden News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers

Out Thursday, Bones to start Harden (shoulder) will not play in Thursday's matchup against the Bulls, with Bones Hyland getting the start in his place, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Harden has been healthier than usual, appearing in 59 consecutive games before this absence. Coach Tyronn Lue will go with Bones Hyland in the starting five to help make up for some playmaking, though the Clippers will at least have Kawhi Leonard (back) available after an injury scare.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Questionable for Thursday Harden is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls due to a left shoulder strain, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact With both Harden and Kawhi Leonard (thoracic spasms) questionable for Thursday's game, Paul George could be looking at a monster usage rate and heavy minutes. Norman Powell and Bones Hyland would also benefit if Harden is forced to the sidelines, but managers can expect to get another update following Thursday's shootaround.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers hit the road with questions about Kawhi Leonard and James Harden Already without Russell Westbrook, the Clippers could be down two more stars due to injuries.

MARCH 13 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Struggles in loss Harden closed with 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 118-100 loss to Minnesota.

Impact This was a tough showing for Harden, especially considering that Kawhi Leonard left this game after 12 minutes with a back issue. If Leonard is forced to miss additional time, Harden and Paul George would likely absorb the majority of his usage. Harden recently shook off a shoulder injury, but there's no indication that it's still an issue.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Harden (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Harden has been upgraded from questionable to available, while Paul George (knee) and Kawhi Leonard (groin) have been ruled out for the second night of back-to-back set. With George and Leonard out, Harden will presumably be the Clippers' go-to offensive option versus Milwaukee. During last week's loss to the Bucks, Harden posted 29 points and eight assists in 37 minutes.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Harden (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Harden, Paul George (knee) and Kawhi Leonard (groin) are all questionable for the second half of a back-to-back set. Harden has yet to miss a game due to injury this season, but if he's sidelined, Bones Hyland, Terance Mann, Norman Powell and Amir Coffey would be candidates for increased usage.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second triple-double in win Harden contributed 14 points (4-10 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 112-102 win over the Bulls.

Impact Harden lived at the three-point line Saturday, and the 2017-18 MVP's passing prowess was on full display as he recorded his second triple-double of the season. Surrounded by All-Star forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Harden's scoring isn't in as high demand as it was in previous seasons. Since the All-Star break, Harden is averaging 18.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists over 34.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Harden (shoulder) will play in Saturday's matchup with the Bulls, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Harden originally drew a questionable designation for Saturday's tilt due to a left shoulder strain, but he is feeling good enough to play. Barring any setbacks, the star point guard figures to take on his usual workload against the Bulls.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Harden is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls due to a left shoulder strain.

Impact This is a new injury for Harden, but it's likely a day-to-day issue. Saturday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, and the Clippers have also listed Kawhi Leonard (groin) and Paul George (knee) as questionable. A maintenance day could be on the table for all three players at some point this weekend.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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MARCH 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MARCH 7 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Comes close to double-double Harden provided 29 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one block over 37 minutes during Monday's 113-106 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Harden was coming off one of his worst performances in recent memory when he scored just four points in a win over the Timberwolves on Sunday (0-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), but he bounced back admirably here, reaching the 20-point mark for the fourth time across his last five outings and recording his sixth consecutive outing with eight or more assists. It's safe to say the game against the Timberwolves was nothing more than a misstep for the veteran guard, who has done a good job settling as Los Angeles' primary playmaker and third offensive option behind Kawhi Leonard - Paul George duo.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronn Lue Confirms Doc Rivers Told Him Clippers' James Harden Trade Was 'No-Brainer' Tyronn Lue said Doc Rivers advised him the trade to bring James Harden to the Clippers was the right play.

MARCH 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Misses every single shot Sunday Harden produced four points (0-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 89-88 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact Harden tied his lowest scoring output of the season in this one, but perhaps the most surprising line of his performance was that he missed all of his 10 shots from the field. He salvaged fantasy owners with his defensive contributions and his 10 assists, however, making it the 19th game he dished out double-digit dimes in 2023-24. Harden had scored at least 20 points in his previous three games before this matchup against Minnesota, so there's a strong chance he might bounce back scoring-wise when the Clippers take on the Bucks on Monday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 4 • YOUTUBE

Dialed in during victory Harden provided 28 points (9-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and three blocks across 25 minutes during Friday's 140-115 victory over Washington.

Impact Harden led his squad with 28 points thanks to a dazzling display beyond the arc. His six three-pointers marked his highest total in the category since blitzing the Hawks a month ago, The upswing was a nice change of pace considering the 4-of-19 cold spell that plagued him over his past two games. Harden has a reputation for staying healthy, and he'l need to keep off the injury report to improve the team's playoff seeding.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers use Harden's 21-point quarter in win over Wizards but lose Westbrook to broken hand

James Harden scored 21 of his 28 points in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Washington Wizards 140-115 on Friday night

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Flirts with double-double in loss Harden finished with 23 points (8-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 116-112 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Harden struggled t find the bottom of the basket from long range, and that deficiency may have been the difference-maker in the narrow loss. Harden's nine assists softened the blow on his bottom line and he came away with a satisfying total for fantasy managers despite the negative result.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Sluggish from long range Harden provided 20 points (4-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds and eight assists over 35 minutes during Sunday's 123-107 loss to the Kings.

Impact The Clippers would have been in much better shape if Harden had connected more beyond the arc, but 10 points at the charity stripe helped keep his final stat line above water. Without Paul George (knee) in the lineup, Harden and Kawhi Leonard needed to step up, but it wasn't enough to contain the Kings' scoring spree. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned by Harden's slow shooting night, as his high shot volume will always allow for plenty of scoring opportunities.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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