James Harden out through All-Star break to rehab his hamstring, 76ers say – Yahoo Sports

Posted: February 15, 2022 at 5:10 am

Philadelphia 76ers fans are going to have to wait a while longer to see James Harden make his Sixers debut.

The team announced Monday that Harden, who was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline last week, is out through the All-Star break as he rehabs his left hamstring.

As a result, Harden will not play in the 76ers two games this week at home versus the Boston Celtics on Tuesday and at the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. He will be reevaluated after the break, the team said. That means the earliest Harden can make his debut in a 76ers uniform is Feb. 25 on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Additionally, Harden will not play in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. NBA commissioner Adam Silver chose Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen as his replacement, the league announced Monday.

Harden, a 10-time All-Star and former MVP, last played on Feb. 2 before missing the Nets next three games with left hamstring tightness. Just hours ahead of the trade deadline, Harden was traded along with Paul Millsap to Philadelphia in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks.

Harden arrived in Philadelphia on Saturday and took part in his first practice with the team earlier Monday.

He will be introduced at a news conference Tuesday alongside Millsap, director of basketball operations Daryl Morey, head coach Doc Rivers and team owner Josh Harris.

James Harden won't be available to play in Sunday's All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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