James Harden Injury Status Update for April 6th, 2026
James Harden of the Cavaliers has been ruled out and will not play today. James was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 6th game James has missed this season.
James Harden Season Averages
James's absence leaves a significant hole in the Cavaliers rotation. Across 68 games this season, he's averaging 23.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game while playing 35.0 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.0 | 23.7 | 4.9 | 8.1 | 16.0 |
Cavaliers Performance With & Without James Harden
The numbers tell a clear story about James's value to the Cavaliers. With James in the lineup this season, the team is 17-6. Without him, they've gone 31-23. The Cavaliers's net rating is 2.1 points worse per 100 possessions when James plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (116.9 vs 121.0), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 17-6 | 31-23 | — |
| Off Rating | 121.0 | 116.9 | -4.1 |
| Def Rating | 115.5 | 113.4 | -2.0 |
| Net Rating | 5.5 | 3.5 | -2.1 |
| PPG | 119.3 | 119.3 | +0.1 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without James Harden?
When James sits, other Cavaliers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Dennis Schroder and Nae'Qwan Tomlin stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When James has been out this season, Dennis Schroder has averaged 9.5 more points per game, 8.5 additional field goal attempts, 10.1 extra minutes and 2.8 more assists.
PPG: +9.5 | FGA: +8.5 | MPG: +10.1 | APG: +2.8
When James has been out this season, Nae'Qwan Tomlin has averaged 5.9 extra minutes.
MPG: +5.9
James Harden Betting Trends
For bettors, James's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Cavaliers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when James has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Harden) Jaylon Tyson 3PM OVER: 31-14 (+16.6u, 1.6 / -105 avg. line) Jaylon Tyson PTS OVER: 31-16 (+13.2u, 11.9 / -111 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — James Harden's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Cavaliers @ Grizzlies - April 6, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers: Jaylon Tyson (Out) James Harden (Out) Donovan Mitchell (Out) Memphis Grizzlies: Santi Aldama (Out) Ja Morant (Out) Ty Jerome (Out)
We'll continue to monitor James's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Cavaliers.