MILWAUKEE — Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was forced to miss Wednesday evening’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks after suffering a broken right thumb.
The injury occurred during Tuesday evening’s 109-94 home win over New York. Medical imaging conducted on Wednesday revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx in his right thumb.
The veteran guard will continue receiving medical treatment while doctors monitor his condition. The 17-year NBA professional joined Cleveland through a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers on February 4th. During his brief stint with the Cavaliers spanning seven games, Harden has contributed 18.9 points per game along with 4.6 rebounds and eight assists.
The Cavaliers faced additional roster challenges with two other key players unavailable. Donovan Mitchell remained sidelined due to a right groin strain, while Evan Mobley was held out for left calf injury management purposes.
